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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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How Nobel-winning 'magic material' could bring water to Europe's dry islands
Environment

How Nobel-winning 'magic material' could bring water to Europe's dry islands

A climate tech company has unveiled a device that uses Nobel Prize-winning chemistry to extract water from dry air. The ARK could help off-g

Drone footage reveals scale of Castellon wildfire in eastern Spain
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Drone footage reveals scale of Castellon wildfire in eastern Spain

Drone footage shows the vast scale of a wildfire in Castellon, eastern Spain, where thousands have been evacuated. Firefighters are also tac

Cologne residents seek relief as Germany's heatwave pushes temperatures to 35C
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Cologne residents seek relief as Germany's heatwave pushes temperatures to 35C

Cologne residents are using public sprinklers to cope with temperatures near 35C. Low Rhine water levels reflect the impact of a dry summer

Two firefighters die as Crete wildfires rage across Greece
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Two firefighters die as Crete wildfires rage across Greece

Two firefighters have died while battling wildfires on Crete, where strong winds are fanning the flames. Aircraft have joined the response a

Three firefighters die as gale-force winds drive wildfires across Crete
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Three firefighters die as gale-force winds drive wildfires across Crete

Three firefighters died on Wednesday while fighting a wildfire near Rethymno, Crete. Gale-force winds drove the blaze's rapid spread, forcin

England drought declared across half the country after record heat and low rainfall
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England drought declared across half the country after record heat and low rainfall

The UK Environment Agency has declared drought across more than half of England, including London, after record-low rainfall and a fourth he

Ireland's 2050 electrification plan targets grid overhaul and data centre surge
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Ireland's 2050 electrification plan targets grid overhaul and data centre surge

Ireland has launched a long-term strategy to reshape its electricity system by 2050, aiming to electrify transport, heating, and industry. T

EU coordinates wildfire aid for France and Spain as heatwave threatens to spread
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EU coordinates wildfire aid for France and Spain as heatwave threatens to spread

Brussels is coordinating resource reallocations across 37 nations to combat blazes in France and Spain. Officials warn that intensifying hea

Veterinary team in Bordeaux cares for pets of Gironde wildfire evacuees
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Veterinary team in Bordeaux cares for pets of Gironde wildfire evacuees

A veterinary team in Bordeaux is caring for pets of Gironde wildfire evacuees. They provide food, medical treatment, and support while famil

Wildfire on Paros forces evacuations as strong winds threaten to spread flames
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Wildfire on Paros forces evacuations as strong winds threaten to spread flames

A wildfire on Paros reignited overnight, prompting evacuation orders for ten areas on the southern and southeastern sides of the island. Fir

Europe's 2026 wildfire season could break all records as burned area equals Luxembourg
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Europe's 2026 wildfire season could break all records as burned area equals Luxembourg

Spain has recorded the highest share of burned land in Europe relative to its size in 2026. Portugal has placed every district in the north

Europe confronts the rise of sixth-generation wildfires: why they are more dangerous and how to fight them
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Europe confronts the rise of sixth-generation wildfires: why they are more dangerous and how to fight them

Sixth-generation wildfires, fueled by climate change, are growing in frequency and intensity across Europe. They can alter local weather and