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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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UK's NHS aims for robots in 90% of keyhole surgeries by 2035
Health

UK's NHS aims for robots in 90% of keyhole surgeries by 2035

The UK's NHS targets robotic assistance in 90% of keyhole surgeries by 2035. At Barts Health in London, surgeons are already using the da Vi

EU wildfire tools under strain as prevention lags behind response
Environment

EU wildfire tools under strain as prevention lags behind response

Wildfires have burned over 434,000 hectares in Europe this year, testing the EU's emergency response. The bloc has expanded its firefighting

Dutch forest fire near German border spreads to 100 hectares
Environment

Dutch forest fire near German border spreads to 100 hectares

A forest fire in the southern Netherlands has spread to 100 hectares overnight, authorities said Tuesday. The blaze near Oostrum forced a ca

Heatwave forces Spanish toxic alert, French reactor shutdowns, Greek wildfires
Environment

Heatwave forces Spanish toxic alert, French reactor shutdowns, Greek wildfires

A fire at a Spanish waste plant triggered toxic alerts. France shut three nuclear reactors to protect river levels. Greece battles its worst

Can European bison help Spain's forests resist wildfires?
Environment

Can European bison help Spain's forests resist wildfires?

Rewilding Spain has launched a study in Guadalajara to see if European bison can reduce undergrowth and make forests more fire-resilient. Th

Greek wildfires devastate Porto Germeno as death toll rises
Environment

Greek wildfires devastate Porto Germeno as death toll rises

Porto Germeno, a coastal village near Athens, has been ravaged by wildfires that have burned homes and vehicles. At least five people have d

Greek firefighters battle large blaze west of Athens as winds persist
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Greek firefighters battle large blaze west of Athens as winds persist

A major wildfire is burning west of Athens, with hundreds of firefighters and water-dropping aircraft deployed. Strong winds are complicatin

England and Wales endure driest July since records began in 1836
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England and Wales endure driest July since records began in 1836

England and Wales just experienced their driest July since records began in 1836. Southern England saw its driest month ever, intensifying d

Danube at record low forces emergency energy measures across central Europe
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Danube at record low forces emergency energy measures across central Europe

The Danube has hit record lows, prompting emergency measures in Romania, Serbia, and Hungary. Romania's navy cleared rocks to keep a nuclear

Europe's EV boom creates a looming battery waste crisis
Environment

Europe's EV boom creates a looming battery waste crisis

More than a million electric vehicle batteries in Europe are set to reach end-of-life by 2030, creating a fast-growing waste stream. Experts

Low-protein diets may slow ageing, new research suggests
Health

Low-protein diets may slow ageing, new research suggests

A comprehensive review of over 300 studies suggests that lower protein intake may promote healthier ageing by improving metabolism and cellu

EU wildfire strategy: prevention or response? Readers weigh in
Environment

EU wildfire strategy: prevention or response? Readers weigh in

The EU has mobilised its biggest-ever firefighting operation across southern Europe. But with fires intensifying, the debate shifts to preve