By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Stuttgart 21's no-air-con design: clever climate fix or costly gamble?
Stuttgart 21, the city's new underground rail hub, will operate without air conditioning, relying on natural airflow. Critics doubt it can c
Danube's record low waters reveal fossils and WWII wrecks
Record low water levels along the Danube have revealed mammoth fossils, a Roman bridge, and WWII warships. The finds span from Bulgaria to H
Belgian fry makers face shortage as heat shrinks potato harvest
Belgian potato farmers warn this year's harvest is too small to meet demand for the country's famous fries. Extreme heat and drought have le
Magnetic micro-robot could refine drug delivery and cancer detection
Researchers have developed a soft robot with hair-like cilia that can manipulate blood flow to improve drug delivery and dissolve clots fast
Greece raises wildfire alert to Code Red for Ionian islands
Greece has declared a Code Red wildfire alert for the Ionian islands, with Category 4 risk forecast. The national civil protection mechanism
Alaska's tundra turns greener as Arctic warming accelerates
Alaska's North Slope tundra is greening as temperatures rise, with cascading effects on wildlife, permafrost, and global climate.
Back-to-school sleep reset: easing kids into a routine
After summer's late nights, experts recommend easing children back into a consistent sleep schedule. Gradual shifts, reduced screen time, an
France's climate crisis tests presidential hopefuls' green credentials
After a summer of wildfires, drought and heatwaves, French voters are increasingly anxious about climate change. Yet experts say presidentia
Belgian salmonella outbreak linked to eggs infects over 300 people
At least 306 people in Belgium have contracted salmonella from eggs produced by Laerco in Geel. The contamination spread to a second henhous
Centenarians' immune cells offer clues to living past 100
Researchers in Osaka found that supercentenarians have unusually high levels of a rare immune cell. The cells, called CD4 CTLs, may help fig
Tornado in southern France damages 300 homes, injures 39
A tornado struck near Pomas in the Aude department of southern France, damaging roughly 300 homes and injuring 39 people. Rescue teams are c
UK researchers develop fully biodegradable balloon alternative
A UK PhD student has developed a biodegradable balloon that breaks down within nine months. Traditional balloons can persist for years and p