By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Fact Check: No Evidence US Military Program Caused Europe's Heatwaves
Social media posts falsely blame a US military program for Europe's heatwaves. HAARP operates in the ionosphere, far above weather-forming l
Portuguese Environmentalists Demand Climate Shelters as Heatwaves Intensify
Portugal has already endured six heatwaves in 2026, matching last year's total by July. Environmental groups delivered an open letter to the
EU's Battery Push: Can Storage Solve the Renewable Waste Problem?
The EU's first tripartite agreement on energy storage targets 30-35 GW of new capacity by 2028. Batteries are seen as key to reducing curtai
Spain Identifies 12 Foreigners Among 13 Dead in Los Gallardos Wildfire
Twelve of the 13 victims of the Los Gallardos wildfire in Almería were foreign nationals, including seven from the UK. The missing toll has
How to Turn Your European Garden into a Wildlife Haven During Heatwaves
European gardens are losing green space to paving, but native trees and uncut lawns can boost biodiversity. Simple additions like water feat
Oxford Launches First Human Trial of Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccine as Outbreak Worsens
Oxford University has started the first human trial of a vaccine targeting Bundibugyo Ebolavirus. The outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda has al
Fontainebleau Forest Fire Rages On as 850 Firefighters Battle Blaze Near Paris
A wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest has scorched nearly 1,500 hectares, with a second blaze adding 300–400 hectares. Over 850 firefighter
EU Energy Ministers Sign Landmark Deal to Triple Storage Capacity by 2030
EU energy ministers signed a tripartite agreement on 26 June to boost storage capacity from 55 GW to 200 GW by 2030. 22 member states pledge
Turkish Court Blocks Major Coal Plant Expansion, Yet Phaseout Plan Remains Elusive
A Turkish court has revoked the environmental permit for expanding the Afşin-Elbistan coal plant, citing unacceptable risks. Activists celeb
Solar Power Hits Record 25% of EU Electricity in June, Led by Germany, Spain, Poland
Solar power supplied a record 25% of the EU's electricity in June 2026, generating 52 TWh. Germany, Spain, and Poland drove the growth, with
Sánchez Calls for Better Prevention After Deadly Wildfire in Almería
A wildfire in Los Gallardos, Almería, has killed 13 people and burned nearly 7,000 hectares. Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez visited the area and c
France Shuts Three Nuclear Reactors as Heatwave Strains Cooling Regulations
EDF has taken three nuclear reactors offline and warned seven others may need to reduce power to avoid discharging overheated water into riv