By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Spain Braces for 40°C Heat as Aemet Warns of Warm Air Surge
Aemet warns of a warmer-than-normal air mass settling over Spain, bringing intense heat by the weekend. Inland cities like Seville and Badaj
Eiffel Tower Struck by Lightning as Severe Storm Hits Paris
Lightning hit the Eiffel Tower during a violent storm in Paris on Saturday night. The storm followed days of record-breaking heat that autho
Europe's Water Crisis Deepens: Which Countries Are Most at Risk?
Cyprus uses 72% of its freshwater annually, peaking at 92% in summer. Malta's summer water stress hits 67%. One in ten EU citizens struggles
IPMA Warns of 43°C Heatwave and Tropical Nights Across Mainland Portugal
A heatwave is set to push temperatures above 40°C in central and southern Portugal from Wednesday, with tropical nights and weak coastal bre
Air Conditioning Debate Heats Up as Europe's Heatwave Moves East
Europe's heatwave moves east, reigniting the air conditioning debate. France's far-right proposes a €40 billion rollout plan, while critics
eDNA Sampling: How River Water Is Mapping 10% of Earth's Biodiversity
Environmental DNA (eDNA) technology allows anyone to collect river water samples to identify species. NatureMetrics has surveyed 10% of the
Berlin Police Use Water Cannon to Cool Bruno Mars Fans Amid Heatwave
Berlin police used a water cannon to cool thousands of Bruno Mars fans queuing outside the Olympiastadion. The move came as temperatures soa
Swiss Glaciers Hit Record Early Melt as Europe's Heatwave Accelerates Ice Loss
Swiss glaciers have lost all snow and ice accumulated over winter by late June, three months earlier than the historic average. The early me
Germany Sets New All-Time Heat Record at 41.7°C in Brandenburg
Germany's temperature record was broken again on Sunday, reaching 41.7°C in Neißemünde-Coschen, Brandenburg. The previous record, set just a
From Cooling Ties to Facekinis: Global Heat Adaptation Lessons for Europe
Japan's cooling ties and neck rings use simple physiology to beat the heat. China's UV-protective face masks reflect cultural priorities. Tr
Berlin Police Deploy Water Cannons to Cool Public as Germany Bakes in Record Heatwave
Berlin police deployed two water cannons to cool the public amid a record-breaking heatwave. Germany recorded its warmest night since record
Berlin Police Use Water Cannons to Cool Public as Germany Faces Record Heatwave
Berlin police have repurposed water cannons to cool the public as Germany bakes under its first major heatwave. Temperatures in the capital