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By Elena Novak

Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.

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Wildfire Smoke Threatens World Cup Final in New Jersey as Air Quality Worsens
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Wildfire Smoke Threatens World Cup Final in New Jersey as Air Quality Worsens

World Cup organisers are closely monitoring wildfire smoke that has pushed air quality to hazardous levels in New Jersey. Health experts urg

Spanish Cardiologist Warns of Heart Risks During World Cup Final
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Spanish Cardiologist Warns of Heart Risks During World Cup Final

Spanish cardiologist José Abellán warns that the emotional stress of the World Cup final can trigger heart attacks in vulnerable fans. He id

Brussels Sets 46% Electrification Target by 2040 to Slash Fossil Fuel Imports
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Brussels Sets 46% Electrification Target by 2040 to Slash Fossil Fuel Imports

The European Commission has announced a 46% electrification target for the EU economy by 2040, aiming to reduce €260 billion in annual impor

EU Carbon Market Expansion to Cover International Flights from 2029
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EU Carbon Market Expansion to Cover International Flights from 2029

International flights arriving in Europe from destinations within 5,000 km will be subject to carbon pricing from 2029. The move aims to lev

Severe Storms in France Leave Two Dead, Over 50,000 Homes Without Power
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Severe Storms in France Leave Two Dead, Over 50,000 Homes Without Power

Two people were killed as severe thunderstorms hit central and eastern France on Thursday evening. A woman died in Haute-Vienne after a tree

World Cup Final Air Quality Crisis: Smoke Exposure Equals Smoking 10 Cigarettes
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World Cup Final Air Quality Crisis: Smoke Exposure Equals Smoking 10 Cigarettes

Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires has turned New York's sky orange and pushed air quality to unhealthy levels just days before the World C

Zaragoza Wildfire Becomes Spain's Largest This Year, Burning 12,000 Hectares
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Zaragoza Wildfire Becomes Spain's Largest This Year, Burning 12,000 Hectares

A wildfire in Zaragoza's Cinco Villas district has burned 12,000 hectares, becoming Spain's largest this year. Six villages have been evacua

Typhoon Project Cuts Coastal Pollution by Up to 75% on Greek Islands
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Typhoon Project Cuts Coastal Pollution by Up to 75% on Greek Islands

The Typhoon Project has completed its second clean-up cycle on six Greek islands, removing over 1,090 tonnes of waste. Pollution levels drop

Heat Pumps Alone Won't Cut Bills: Solar, Batteries, and Tariffs Key to Savings
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Heat Pumps Alone Won't Cut Bills: Solar, Batteries, and Tariffs Key to Savings

A UK Energy Saving Trust study of 1.1 million combinations finds heat pumps alone often yield minimal savings. Pairing them with solar panel

Deadly Hailstorms Batter Central France, Two Killed and Thousands Without Power
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Deadly Hailstorms Batter Central France, Two Killed and Thousands Without Power

Severe storms swept across central France, bringing hailstones the size of golf balls that damaged homes and cars. Two people died in weathe

French Parliament Approves Assisted Dying Law, Supporters Hail 'Huge Relief'
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French Parliament Approves Assisted Dying Law, Supporters Hail 'Huge Relief'

France's parliament has approved a landmark assisted dying law for terminally ill adults. Supporters describe the vote as a 'huge relief' fo

Solar Power Saved Europe €20 Billion in Gas Imports Since Iran Conflict Began
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Solar Power Saved Europe €20 Billion in Gas Imports Since Iran Conflict Began

Solar power saved Europe €20 billion in gas imports between 1 March and 15 July, according to SolarPower Europe. Spain has doubled its wind