By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Pig kidney bridges man to human transplant in record nine-month case
A 66-year-old man with kidney failure lived nine months on a genetically modified pig kidney before receiving a human transplant. The case,
Solar bonds could remove upfront costs for rooftop panels
Rooftop solar could meet 40% of Europe's electricity by 2050, but high upfront costs deter many. A new report proposes government-backed 'so
France records hottest summer since 1900 as heatwaves intensify
France experienced its hottest summer since records began in 1900, with an average temperature of 24°C. The season saw 53 heatwave days and
France rejects Chinese claims that its anti-fast-fashion law is discriminatory
France's foreign trade office says the new anti-fast-fashion law is not discriminatory and is meant to protect the environment and consumers
Humboldt penguins in Chile get custom vests to protect healing wounds
A rehabilitation centre in Chile has introduced custom-made vests for Humboldt penguins recovering from injuries. The garments protect wound
COP17 in Ulaanbaatar closes with $1.3 billion pledge to restore degraded land
Delegates at COP17 in Ulaanbaatar pledged $1.3 billion for 23 projects to combat land degradation. The summit also launched a $400 million d
Belgium records nearly 3,000 excess deaths during summer heatwaves
Belgium logged 2,935 excess deaths during three summer heatwaves, with the worst spike in late June. The national weather agency confirmed s
UN warns El Niño will intensify into 'very strong' event lasting until February
The World Meteorological Organisation warns El Niño will intensify into a very strong event, lasting until February. It will disrupt rainfal
Teen social jet lag linked to higher anxiety, study finds
A new review of 12 studies involving over 230,000 teens finds that social jet lag is associated with higher anxiety levels. Researchers sugg
EU insists climate action is survival strategy, not a burden
The EU's climate chief says abandoning green policy would ignore its role in energy security and affordability. Brussels is rolling out new
Early signs in girls may predict painful periods later, study finds
A new study in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health links pre-menstrual symptoms like fatigue and dizziness to a higher risk of painful peri
Adolescent binge drinking may leave lasting marks on brain cells
A new study finds that repeated alcohol exposure during adolescence disrupts communication between astrocytes and synapses in the hippocampu