By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
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
Greece Deploys Floating Barriers to Protect Beaches from Jellyfish and Pufferfish
Floating barriers are being installed on beaches in the northern Euboean Gulf to protect swimmers from jellyfish and pufferfish. The Municip
Alpine Water Tower Under Threat: EU Project Models Future of Headwater Catchments
The Alps are warming twice as fast as the global average, threatening water supplies for millions. The EU-funded Waterwise project deploys s
Waterwise Project Models Alpine Futures to Avert Water Shortages
The transnational Waterwise project combines hydrological and socio-economic models with future climate scenarios to assess water vulnerabil
EU Bathing Water Quality: 96% Safe, but Runoff and Sewage Remain Risks
96% of Europe's monitored bathing waters meet safety standards, with 85% rated 'excellent'. Coastal sites outperform inland waters due to na
Wildfires Rage Across Southern Europe as Greece Warns of Toxic Smoke
Wildfires have forced thousands to evacuate across Portugal, Spain, France, and Greece. In Greece, authorities warn of toxic smoke from fact
How EU Law Keeps Europe's Bathing Waters Clean and Safe
The EU's Bathing Water Directive monitors faecal bacteria at over 22,000 sites across Europe. In 2025, 85% of bathing waters were rated exce
EU Mandates Microplastic Filters for Washing Machines: How They Work
The EU is moving to mandate microplastic filters in new washing machines. A Bristol startup, Matter, has developed a retrofit device that ca
Wildfire in Eastern Spain Forces Evacuation of 500 Residents
A wildfire in Castellón, eastern Spain, has forced 500 evacuations. Firefighters and aircraft are battling flames spreading across the Valen
Spain Braces for Second Summer Heatwave with Temperatures Up to 44°C
Spain's state weather agency, AEMET, has issued orange alerts for much of the country as a second heatwave arrives. Temperatures could hit 4
Spain Braces for Second Summer Heatwave with Temperatures Up to 44°C
Spain's meteorological agency has issued orange alerts for a second summer heatwave, with temperatures reaching 42-44°C from Sunday to Tuesd
France's First Ebola Patient, a Humanitarian Doctor, Discharged After Recovery
France's first Ebola patient, a humanitarian doctor, has recovered and been discharged after two negative PCR tests. He arrived from the DRC