By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Renewables boom alone won't cut emissions, UN and ETC warn
Record investment in renewables is meeting only 40% of new electricity demand, as AI data centres and cooling strain grids. UNEP says oversh
Four decades of Mediterranean data reveal accelerating climate shifts
Scientists have assembled four decades of Mediterranean oceanographic data, revealing long-term warming, acidification, and deoxygenation. T
EU circular fashion push clashes with rising global apparel emissions
Global apparel emissions rose 6.3% in 2024, driven by higher polyester use. The EU's circular fashion rules target waste but miss most suppl
France to impose near-€20 levy on ultra-fast fashion items
France will impose a levy on ultra-fast fashion items from platforms like Shein and Temu, starting at €0.50 and rising to €19.50 by 2030. Th
UK's 2026 summer is hottest on record, Met Office confirms
The UK's 2026 summer was the hottest on record, with an average temperature of 16.5°C. Met Office scientists say human-induced climate chang
Home cooling prevents thousands of heat deaths in US, study finds
A new Yale study estimates that household air conditioning prevents more than 5,260 heat-related deaths each year in the US. However, cranki
China's solar capacity overtakes coal for the first time: What it means for Europe
China's installed solar capacity has overtaken coal for the first time, reaching 1.286 billion kilowatts. The milestone highlights China's r
Bats' longevity genes may reveal new ways to fight cancer and aging
Bats live long, resist viruses, and rarely get cancer. A new study reveals the genetic tricks behind these abilities, offering potential ins
Nuclear power's hidden costs: heatwaves expose climate vulnerabilities
Nuclear power is low-carbon at the point of generation, but its full lifecycle—from uranium mining to decommissioning—carries significant em
Von der Leyen urges EU to brace for simultaneous climate crises
Ursula von der Leyen warns that Europe must prepare for more frequent, simultaneous emergencies. The EU's civil protection mechanism has bee
Spain's 2026 heat deaths hit record 5,232, highest since tracking began
Spain has recorded 5,232 heat-related deaths so far in 2026, the highest since the MoMo system began in 2015. August alone saw 2,147 provisi
EU climate chief: Cutting China reliance will cost more now, but pays off later
EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra says Europe must accept higher short-term costs to reduce reliance on Chinese clean-energy technology