By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
France to impose near-€20 levy on ultra-fast fashion items
France will impose a levy on ultra-fast fashion items from platforms like Shein and Temu, starting at €0.50 and rising to €19.50 by 2030. Th
UK's 2026 summer is hottest on record, Met Office confirms
The UK's 2026 summer was the hottest on record, with an average temperature of 16.5°C. Met Office scientists say human-induced climate chang
Home cooling prevents thousands of heat deaths in US, study finds
A new Yale study estimates that household air conditioning prevents more than 5,260 heat-related deaths each year in the US. However, cranki
China's solar capacity overtakes coal for the first time: What it means for Europe
China's installed solar capacity has overtaken coal for the first time, reaching 1.286 billion kilowatts. The milestone highlights China's r
Bats' longevity genes may reveal new ways to fight cancer and aging
Bats live long, resist viruses, and rarely get cancer. A new study reveals the genetic tricks behind these abilities, offering potential ins
Nuclear power's hidden costs: heatwaves expose climate vulnerabilities
Nuclear power is low-carbon at the point of generation, but its full lifecycle—from uranium mining to decommissioning—carries significant em
Von der Leyen urges EU to brace for simultaneous climate crises
Ursula von der Leyen warns that Europe must prepare for more frequent, simultaneous emergencies. The EU's civil protection mechanism has bee
Spain's 2026 heat deaths hit record 5,232, highest since tracking began
Spain has recorded 5,232 heat-related deaths so far in 2026, the highest since the MoMo system began in 2015. August alone saw 2,147 provisi
EU climate chief: Cutting China reliance will cost more now, but pays off later
EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra says Europe must accept higher short-term costs to reduce reliance on Chinese clean-energy technology
Meteosat's new eye: Europe's fastest weather scans begin
Europe's MTG-I2 satellite, launched from French Guiana, will scan weather over the continent every 2.5 minutes—a world first. Meteorologists
Hoekstra: Climate resilience and EU security are two sides of the same coin
EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra argues that climate resilience, energy security, and geopolitical independence are inseparable. He wa
Portugal's bottle deposit scheme turns plastic waste into kids' travel funds
Portugal launched the first bottle deposit return scheme in southern Europe, cutting plastic waste significantly. The initiative also lets c