By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
MSF Accuses Russia of Deliberate Destruction of Ukraine's Healthcare System
MSF has documented more than 20 attacks on its facilities in Ukraine between April 2022 and December 2025. The WHO recorded 2,815 attacks on
Drone Footage Reveals Devastation of Deadly Wildfire in Southern Spain
A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 12 people and burned approximately 7,000 hectares. Drone footage captures the scale of dest
EU Shark Fin Exports Drop 15% as Brussels Considers Total Ban
EU shark fin exports dropped 15% from 2024 to 2025, with nearly 3,000 tonnes sold abroad. Spain is the largest exporter, sending most fins t
June Heatwaves Linked to Over 10,000 Excess Deaths Across Europe
Over 10,000 excess deaths were recorded across Europe during the June heatwaves, with more than 9,000 among people aged 65 and older. Scient
Cruise Ships Enjoy Tax Breaks Despite Pollution and Overtourism, Study Finds
A Transport & Environment study shows cruise passengers are taxed 40% less than hotel guests in France, Italy, and Spain. The NGO calls for
Europe's Clean Energy Surplus: Why Storage Lags and What the EU Plans to Do
Europe generates record renewable electricity but lacks storage capacity to use it when demand peaks. EU ministers have signed a voluntary a
Major Wildfire Rages in Fontainebleau Forest South of Paris Amid Heatwave
A major wildfire is spreading through the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, prompting a large emergency response. Road and rail traffic h
EU Signs First Tripartite Deal to Boost Energy Storage and Secure Green Power
EU energy ministers signed the bloc's first tripartite agreement on 26 June to expand energy storage. The goal is 200 GW by 2030 to absorb s
Arctic Seabed Expedition Reveals Fragile Ecosystems at Risk from Norway's Mining Plans
International scientists spent a month exploring the Arctic seabed off Norway, using ROVs to film rare species like the Dumbo octopus. The a
Massive Wildfire in Fontainebleau Forest Forces Evacuations Near Paris
A wildfire described as 'very virulent' and of 'exceptional scale' has consumed 800 hectares in the Fontainebleau forest, prompting evacuati
Summer Skiers Flock to Melting Grande Motte Glacier as Heatwave Bakes France
A heatwave in France has driven hundreds of skiers to the Grande Motte glacier in Tignes for summer skiing. The glacier is melting rapidly,
Andalusia Wildfire Stabilized After Claiming 12 Lives in Almería Province
The wildfire in Almería, Andalusia, has been declared stabilized after killing 12 people. Calmer weather helped firefighters secure the peri