By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Curiosity and Community: The Sardinian Blue Zone's Secrets to Aging Well
Researchers at Cagliari University found that Sardinian blue zone elders spend 11.3 hours weekly on stimulating activities, far more than pe
Smart Meter Rollout: Which European Countries Lead in Energy Savings?
Smart meters are crucial for balancing renewable energy supply and demand. Sweden, Italy, and Denmark have achieved near-universal coverage,
Greek Scientist Who Revolutionized Oat Milk Now Pioneers Pea-Based Alternative
Greek biotechnologist Angeliki Triantafyllou, co-founder of Oatly and winner of the 2026 European Inventor Award, is now developing pea milk
Chemical Reaction at Tarragona Pool Sends Toxic Cloud Over Town, 17 Injured
A toxic cloud from a chemical reaction at a municipal pool in La Bisbal del Penedès, Tarragona, injured 17 people, four seriously. Authoriti
IEA Chief Warns Europe: Strait of Hormuz Blockade Would Devastate Economy
IEA chief Fatih Birol warns that a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz would devastate Europe's economy. He calls for urgent electrifi
Energy Chiefs Urge Rapid Electrification to Break Europe's Fossil Fuel Dependence
Top energy officials warn Europe remains vulnerable to fossil fuel shocks despite no immediate supply crisis. They advocate rapid electrific
Wildfire Survival: Key Steps to Take When Flames Approach
A wildfire in Almería province has claimed 12 lives, mostly foreign nationals. Emergency services stress that following basic guidelines can
France Activates Unprecedented Heatwave Emergency Plan as Temperatures Soar
France has activated its Orsec extreme heat plan for the first time in response to a heatwave, covering nine western departments on red aler
Italian Paper Mill Turns Coffee Waste into Luxury Eco-Paper
Favini, a 120-year-old paper mill in Rossano Veneto, Italy, transforms by-products like coffee silverskin and tomato skins into luxury paper
Deadly Wildfire in Andalusia Claims 12 Lives, Mostly Foreign Nationals
A wildfire in Andalusia's Los Gallardos area killed 12 people, with authorities stating most victims are foreign nationals. 19 remain missin
Fifteen European Nations Lead Global Climate Rankings, Estonia Tops List
Estonia tops the 2026 Environmental Performance Index with 75 points, driven by renewable energy growth and biodiversity protection. Fifteen
Climate Disinformation Shifts from Denial to Attacking Green Policies
Climate disinformation is moving beyond outright denial to focus on discrediting environmental policies. Experts note a surge in AI-generate