By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Tramontane Wind Drives 750-Hectare Wildfire on Costa Brava, Confining 12,000
A wildfire in La Bisbal d'Empordà has scorched 750 hectares of forest, driven by the tramontane wind. Authorities have confined 12,000 resid
Arrest Made as Costa Brava Wildfire Burns 1,280 Hectares, Confining 12,000
A wildfire fueled by strong tramontana winds has burned 1,280 hectares on the Costa Brava, forcing 12,000 people to remain indoors. Catalan
US Democrats Urge Brussels to Maintain Methane Rules Amid Industry Pressure
US Democrats have written to the European Commission urging it to maintain methane rules despite industry pressure. They argue that weakenin
Portugal Mobilises Over 1,000 Firefighters as Heatwave Fuels Wildfires
Over 1,000 firefighters are tackling wildfires in Portugal, with the largest blaze in Vouzela threatening homes and forcing railway closures
France's June Heatwave Linked to Nearly 30% Rise in Deaths, Paris Region Hit Hardest
France recorded 2,025 additional deaths during the June heatwave, a 29.1% increase. The Paris region saw a 62% mortality surge. Opposition p
Spain Braces for Second Heatwave of Summer 2026 as Temperatures Reach 42°C
Spain faces its second heatwave of summer 2026, with temperatures up to 42°C in Extremadura and Andalusia. The episode could last three to f
Central Asia's Power Boom: A Test for International Investment
Uzbekistan plans to increase electricity generation from 82 billion kWh to over 120 billion kWh within five years. The EBRD has invested nea
Brussels Shifts Focus to Climate Adaptation After Deadly Heatwave
A heatwave in western Europe killed 1,300 people, prompting the EU to prioritize adaptation over mitigation. The Commission plans a resilien
Scuffles Break Out at Lidl Stores Across France as Shoppers Rush for Air Conditioners
Hundreds of shoppers queued at Lidl stores across France on Thursday for fans and portable air conditioners. Long lines, scuffles, and polic
Rescued Bile Bears from South Korea Find Sanctuary in Danish Forest
Six Asiatic black bears rescued from South Korean bile farms have begun a new life in Denmark's Knuthenborg Safaripark. The international op
Southern France Wildfires Force Evacuation of 3,000 as Heatwave Persists
Nearly 3,000 people have been evacuated in the Pyrénées-Orientales department as wildfires spread from Sainte-Marie-la-Mer to Canet-en-Rouss
Portugal Deploys Over 1,000 Firefighters as Heatwave Sparks Wildfires
Portugal has mobilized over 1,000 firefighters to combat 62 wildfires, driven by a severe heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40°C. The Vou