By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Iranian Exile Kaveh Madani Awarded Stockholm Water Prize for ‘Water Bankruptcy’ Concept
Kaveh Madani, once branded a 'water terrorist' in Iran, has been awarded the Stockholm Water Prize. He coined the term 'water bankruptcy' to
Contraceptive Access in the EU: France Leads, Eastern Europe Lags
France, Portugal, and Luxembourg top the EU in contraceptive access, while Slovakia, Hungary, and Poland rank lowest. An East-West divide pe
Europe's Eel Trafficking Networks Face Global Crackdown as DNA Tech Aids Enforcement
The European eel population has declined by over 90% since the 1980s, fueling a lucrative black market. Organised crime networks smuggle liv
Top European Chefs Boycott Endangered Eel as EU Policy Lags Behind Science
A coalition of Michelin-starred chefs is leading a campaign to stop serving European eel, a critically endangered species. Despite scientifi
Measles Cases Drop 75% in Europe, but Outbreak Risk Persists
Measles cases in Europe fell to 34,000 in 2025, a 75% drop from 2024. Despite this, the WHO warns that outbreaks remain likely due to insuff
Amsterdam Bans Fossil Fuel and Meat Ads in Public Spaces
Amsterdam has banned fossil fuel and meat advertisements in public spaces and on public transport. The measure targets air travel, cruises,
Humpback Whale Rescued from German Beach Released into North Sea
A humpback whale that beached near the German coast was rescued and transported by barge to Danish waters. The animal was released into the
Europe Confronts the Enduring Threat of PFAS 'Forever Chemicals'
PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' are linked to serious health risks including cancer and reduced fertility. The EU is advancing some of the wor
Europe's PFAS Phase-Out Faces Uneven Path as Industry Seeks Alternatives
Researchers have catalogued over 500 potential substitutes for PFAS, but critical gaps remain in medical devices and digital components. Com
Beyond the Podium: How Olympic Athletes Redefine Success and Build Resilience
US Olympic psychologists are shifting focus from medals to mental health, sleep, and process-oriented goals. Athletes like Paralympian Kenda
ECHA Expands PFAS Ban Proposal to Include Military, Medical and Industrial Sectors
The European Chemicals Agency has expanded its proposal to restrict PFAS, adding military, medical and industrial applications to the scope.
Greece Slashes ER Wait Times with QR-Coded Wristbands
Greece has reduced emergency care waiting times by implementing a QR-coded bracelet system in 10 hospitals. Average service time is now four