By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
EU Microplastics Ban in Cosmetics: Why Your Skincare May Still Contain Them
The EU restricted microplastics in cosmetics in 2023, but transition periods allow their use until 2035. Experts explain why plastics are ad
Belgium Sued Over PFAS Crisis: Human Rights Complaint Filed with European Committee
Environmental NGO ClientEarth has lodged a human rights complaint with the European Committee of Social Rights against Belgium. The country
German Households Turn to Battery Storage to Escape Fossil Fuel Price Volatility
German households are increasingly pairing solar panels with battery storage to protect against fossil fuel price spikes. Battery capacity i
Oxford Vaccine Scientist Warns Next Pandemic Is Inevitable, Urges Europe to Invest
Professor Adrian Hill, who developed the first highly effective malaria vaccine, warns that the next major pandemic is inevitable. He argues
Europe's Waterways Offer a Sustainable Alternative to Air Conditioning as Heatwaves Intensify
Europe faces more deadly heatwaves, with Spain, Portugal, and France bracing for temperatures above 40°C. District cooling systems using wat
EU Auditors: €43 Billion Renovation Fund Lacks Proof of Energy Savings
The European Court of Auditors has concluded that the EU's €43 billion post-pandemic renovation fund did not maximize energy savings or ensu
Portugal Demands EU Compensation for 'Energy Island' Status
Portugal's energy minister says the country is an 'energy island' due to limited grid links, needing more storage and resilience. She calls
Barcelona-Led Team Finds Way to Break Up Antibiotic-Resistant Biofilms
An international team including Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona has identified a hydrogel mechanism that bacteria use to escape biofilm
Tour de France Champion Pogacar Warns of 'Logistical Nightmare' in Scorching Heat
Reigning Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar describes the extreme heat as a 'logistical nightmare' for riders. Wildfires near Perpignan f
Europe's Bathing Waters: 85% Excellent, but Pollution Persists in Inland Spots
Nearly 85% of monitored EU bathing sites are rated 'excellent', up from 80.7% in 2006. However, 1.5% remain 'poor', mainly in inland France,
Over 200,000 Counterfeit Condoms Seized in Europe After Bypassing Safety Checks
The European Anti-Fraud Office uncovered a trafficking route for counterfeit condoms falsely declared as toys. Over 200,000 units were seize
Watchdog Report Accuses EU-Backed Chemical Alliance of Prioritizing Industry Over Environment
The EU's Critical Chemicals Alliance, launched to boost industrial competitiveness, is accused of being a front for deregulation. A watchdog