By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Wildfires in Huelva and Castellón force hundreds to evacuate
A wildfire near Niebla in Huelva has scorched over 4,000 hectares and displaced around 400 people. In Castellón, a separate blaze at Tírig h
Baltic oil discovery near Polish-German border stirs environmental clash
Canadian firm Central European Petroleum discovered the Wolin East oilfield near Świnoujście, estimated to hold 22 million tonnes of oil and
Rooftop rainwater harvesting could cool European cities during heatwaves
A University of Manchester study finds that harvesting rainwater from roofs and spraying it on buildings during hot weather can reduce urban
Wildfire above Lake Garda forces evacuation of 200 residents and tourists
A wildfire broke out Friday evening in the mountains above Tignale, on Lake Garda's western shore. Around 200 residents and tourists have be
Wildfire smoke threatens pregnancy outcomes as climate shifts pollution patterns
A 17-year US study shows wildfire smoke has more than doubled prenatal exposure to fine particles, offsetting gains from cleaner transport a
Balkan wildfires rage as Europe's heatwave strains rivers and energy
Firefighters in Serbia battle blazes in nature reserves and pine forests as temperatures hit 40°C. Record-low Danube water levels force Hung
AI-Designed Viruses Show Promise Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Stanford scientists used the AI model Evo 2 to design bacteriophages that can kill drug-resistant E. coli. The open-source tool raises biose
How a fire-seeking beetle could improve wildfire detection
The black fire beetle flies toward forest fires to lay its eggs, detecting blazes from up to 80 km away. Its heat-sensing organs are inspiri
Poland's coal plants falter as Vistula drought exposes fossil fuel fragility
Poland's coal-fired power plants have cut output as the Vistula River hits critically low levels. The crisis underscores the fragility of fo
Swiss glaciers melt at record pace as heatwaves strip protective snow
The Rhône Glacier in southern Switzerland has lost more than four metres of ice in a single month after successive heatwaves. GLAMOS reports
Sleep quality outweighs screen time and diet for teen grades
A study of over 6,000 adolescents found that sleep quality has a stronger impact on grades and social functioning than screen time, exercise
Wildfire near Narbonne scorches 100 hectares as France battles summer blazes
A wildfire near Narbonne in southern France has scorched about 100 hectares. Canadair planes and helicopters are working to contain the blaz