By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Rain gardens: a practical defence against Europe's worsening floods
Heavy rainfall is becoming more frequent and intense across Europe, putting homes at risk. Rain gardens—sunken beds of native plants—can abs
Trump signs executive order to overhaul US women's health research
Trump signed an executive order establishing a Women's Health Division at the NIH and a White House task force. The initiative aims to close
Flash floods in eastern Spain kill two and strand thousands
At least two people have died after torrential rain triggered flash floods in eastern Spain. Rescuers are evacuating stranded residents, wit
Amazon deforestation hits record low, but El Niño and election threaten gains
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon fell 41.8% in a year to a record low, thanks to Lula's renewed enforcement. But El Niño-driven fires and a
Atlantic sanctuaries could shield leatherback turtles from fishing
Leatherback turtles face growing threats from industrial fishing in the Atlantic high seas. A new Greenpeace report argues that a connected
Southern Valencia coast on alert as storm Adam threatens torrential rain
Spain's Aemet has issued red alerts for the southern Valencia coast and northern Alicante as storm Adam brings very heavy rain. The Pityusic
Pope Leo XIV: Hospital stay deepened my bond with the sick
Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus from the Vatican after being discharged from Gemelli hospital following surgery for a malignant lung tumour. He
Solar driveways and patios gain ground as Europeans seek energy independence
Solar driveways and patios are becoming a popular way for Europeans to generate their own power. The trend is driven by high energy prices a
ETUC calls for EU law to protect menopausal women at work
The ETUC wants menopause recognised in EU workplace law, citing lost earnings and pensions for millions of women. The European Parliament is
Europe's sponge cities turn stormwater into a resource
The EU is backing sponge city projects to help cities absorb, retain, and reuse rainwater. Pioneered in China, the model is now being adapte
Vatican releases first images of Pope Leo XIV after lung tumour surgery
The Vatican has released the first photographs of Pope Leo XIV since he underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung.
UN chief calls fossil fuel subsidies 'suicide' as COP31 hosts expand production
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called fossil fuel subsidies 'subsidising suicide' and urged governments to redirect funds to natu