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By Elena Novak

Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.

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Almería Wildfire: Victims Left Designated Evacuation Route, Say Officials
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Almería Wildfire: Victims Left Designated Evacuation Route, Say Officials

Eleven people died in the Almería wildfire after leaving their vehicles and seeking an alternative escape route. Regional authorities confir

Wildfire in Almería Province Claims 11 Lives, Forces Mass Evacuations
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Wildfire in Almería Province Claims 11 Lives, Forces Mass Evacuations

At least 11 people have died in a wildfire near Los Gallardos, Almería. The blaze has forced mass evacuations across the semi-arid Sierra de

Two Marine Heatwaves Push Sea Off Faro to 26.1°C
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Two Marine Heatwaves Push Sea Off Faro to 26.1°C

The Portuguese Navy's Hydrographic Institute detected two marine heatwaves off Faro from 15 June to 9 July. Sea surface temperatures reached

World Cup Stress: How Football Matches Can Trigger Heart Attacks in Vulnerable Fans
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World Cup Stress: How Football Matches Can Trigger Heart Attacks in Vulnerable Fans

Research from Germany and other countries shows that emotional stress during intense football matches can raise the risk of cardiovascular e

At Least 12 Dead as Wildfire Ravages Southern Spain's Almería Province
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At Least 12 Dead as Wildfire Ravages Southern Spain's Almería Province

At least 12 people have died in a wildfire in Almería, southern Spain, as temperatures neared 40°C. The regional government confirmed the de

Spain's Solar Boom: Investor Jitters and Negative Prices, but Not a Bust
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Spain's Solar Boom: Investor Jitters and Negative Prices, but Not a Bust

Spain's solar boom has led to negative electricity prices and investor concerns, but the country's renewable expansion continues. Low consum

10 July Folk Lore Meets Meteorology: What the 'Seven Brothers' Say About Europe's Summer Heat
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10 July Folk Lore Meets Meteorology: What the 'Seven Brothers' Say About Europe's Summer Heat

The 10th of July, known as Seven Brothers Day in Austria and parts of Central Europe, is a traditional weather predictor. Meteorologists not

Ebola Death Toll in DR Congo Reaches 600 as Suspected Cases Emerge in New Province
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Ebola Death Toll in DR Congo Reaches 600 as Suspected Cases Emerge in New Province

The death toll in DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has reached 600, with 1,759 confirmed cases. Suspected cases have emerged in Tshopo province, pr

EU Draft Plan Sees €200bn Savings from Electrifying Europe's Economy by 2040
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EU Draft Plan Sees €200bn Savings from Electrifying Europe's Economy by 2040

A leaked European Commission draft proposes a binding 2040 electrification target, arguing it could save €200bn in fossil fuel imports. The

Europe's Strategic Independence Hinges on Energy Sovereignty, CEOs Argue
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Europe's Strategic Independence Hinges on Energy Sovereignty, CEOs Argue

CEOs from ten major European companies argue that energy sovereignty is essential for the continent's strategic independence. They call for

Western Europe Endures Hottest June on Record as Heatwaves Intensify
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Western Europe Endures Hottest June on Record as Heatwaves Intensify

Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record, with average temperatures reaching 20.74°C, more than 3°C above the 1991-2020 norm. T

Germany Braces for Another Heatwave with Temperatures Up to 38°C This Weekend
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Germany Braces for Another Heatwave with Temperatures Up to 38°C This Weekend

Southern Germany faces up to 38°C this weekend due to an omega high-pressure system. Wildfire risks rise as dry conditions persist, while no