By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Aemet issues red alert for Gran Canaria as heatwave grips Spain
Aemet has declared a red alert for Gran Canaria, where temperatures could reach 40°C. Orange alerts are in place for Tenerife and parts of M
Greece wildfire claims two helicopter crew as Athens region remains on alert
Two firefighting helicopter crew members were killed in a mid-air collision near Psatha, Greece. The blaze west of Athens has forced over 1,
EU's largest firefighting response tests limits of cross-border aid
The EU has launched its largest-ever cross-border firefighting response as blazes hit France, Spain, Greece and Italy. The operation relies
Whisky waste feeds algae that could replace wild fish in aquaculture
Aquaculture's reliance on wild-caught fish for omega-3 is unsustainable. MiAlgae, a Scottish startup, grows algae on whisky waste to produce
Kefalonia wildfires force evacuations as winds hamper Greek crews
Wildfires on the Greek island of Kefalonia and in western Attica forced evacuations on [date]. Strong winds hampered firefighting efforts an
Wildfire in southwest France exposes unexploded WWII shells
A wildfire in southwest France has exposed unexploded World War II shells, prompting bomb disposal teams to sweep the area. Residents remain
Scottish distilleries turn whisky waste into fish feed
Whisky distilleries in Scotland produce vast amounts of draff and pot ale. New projects turn these by-products into protein-rich feed for fa
Greece battles multiple wildfires as France declares blazes contained
Greece faces multiple wildfires near Athens and on Cephalonia, with strong winds hampering firefighting efforts. France has contained its la
Early sugar restriction linked to lower dementia risk decades later
People exposed to sugar rationing before birth and up to age two had a 23% lower risk of dementia. Those who developed the disease were diag
Solar car parks could save €32,000 a year, but Europe is slow to adopt them
Solar car parks could save €32,000 a year in electricity costs, but adoption is uneven. France and Germany lead with mandates, while the UK
Rhine hits record low as drought tightens grip on German waterways
The Rhine River has fallen to a record low in Germany, threatening shipping and industrial supply chains. The drought has also exposed relic
Wildfire west of Athens forces evacuations as winds intensify
Firefighters and helicopters battled a fast-moving wildfire west of Athens on Tuesday as strong winds drove flames toward populated areas. E