By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Fast-Moving Wildfire Forces Evacuations in Southeastern France
A fast-moving wildfire in southeastern France has burned hundreds of hectares, forcing evacuations and threatening communities. Firefighting
Traffic Noise Linked to Higher Parkinson's Risk, Danish Study Suggests
A large Danish study links long-term road traffic noise to a higher risk of Parkinson's disease. Every 11-decibel increase on the noisiest s
AI-Generated Wildlife Videos Mislead Public and Threaten Conservation, Study Finds
A study from the University of Córdoba reveals that AI-generated wildlife videos are shaping public perceptions of animal behavior, often in
Why the Western Whip Snake Is Becoming a Problem for German Biodiversity
The green-yellow western whip snake, native to France and Italy, has established a population at a landfill in Zweibrücken, Germany. Conserv
EU Bottled Water Multipack Ban: Fact Check on Viral Claims
Social media claims that the EU will ban bottled water multipacks from August 2026 are misleading. The new Packaging and Packaging Waste Reg
Europe's Grid Bottlenecks Strand Wind and Solar Power: Can We Fix It Fast?
Thousands of gigawatts of wind and solar capacity are stuck in connection queues across Europe due to outdated grid infrastructure. Industry
Brussels Proposes Three-Year Methane Penalty Waiver After Industry Lobbying
The European Commission has proposed exempting energy importers from methane penalties until 2030. The move follows heavy lobbying from the
Uzbekistan Adapts to Rare 48°C Heatwave with Emergency Measures
Temperatures soared to 48°C in southern Uzbekistan, forcing authorities to slow metro trains, close kindergartens, and restrict heavy vehicl
Citizen Photos Help Scientists Track Marine Life in the Canary Islands
RedPROMAR, an EU project, invites the public to upload photos of marine life in the Canary Islands. Over 85,000 sightings have recorded more
How Citizen Scientists in the Canary Islands Track Marine Invaders and Neo-Colonisers
RedPROMAR, a citizen science project in the Canary Islands, uses shared photos to track marine species. Biologists distinguish exotic, invas
EU's ETS Reform: A Trojan Horse That Could Stall Carbon Cuts
The European Commission has proposed relaxing the EU Emissions Trading System, extending free permits until 2038. Climate experts warn this
Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea Cases Surge Across Europe, ECDC Warns of Local Spread
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control warns that antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea is increasingly spreading locally across Eu