By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
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
Under-50s Show Faster Biological Ageing, Linked to Rising Cancer Rates
New research reveals that people under 50 are ageing faster at a cellular level than previous generations. The study links this accelerated
Trump's Fossil Fuel Push Fails as US Solar Surges Past Coal
Solar overtook coal in US electricity generation for the first time in May 2026. Trump's attempts to block offshore wind and scrap solar tax
Europe's Heatwave Intensifies: Paris Bans Alcohol, Pride March Postponed
Paris bans alcohol in public and postpones its Pride March as temperatures hit 39°C. Germany records its highest-ever temperature at 41.3°C
Rooftop Solar Powers Free Air Conditioning for Hours, but Is It Truly Green?
A new analysis shows rooftop solar can power air conditioning for five hours per day during heatwaves. However, the environmental cost of re
Fourth Child Dies in French Heatwave as Toddler Succumbs to Heatstroke in Marseille
An 18-month-old baby died after being found with hyperthermia in a car on the Timone medical campus in Marseille. This is the fourth child d
EU Energy Ministers Win Greater Control Over Bloc's Future Grid After Clashes with Commission
EU energy ministers have agreed to give themselves a greater say in the design of the bloc's future electricity grid. The deal, brokered by
Marseille Outreach Teams Battle to Protect Homeless from Record Heatwave
France's heatwave leaves homeless populations dangerously exposed. In Marseille, mobile teams distribute water and direct people to cooling
Paris Vet Sees Surge in Pet Heatstroke Cases During French Heatwave
A Paris veterinary clinic has seen a notable rise in pets admitted with panting and hyperthermia during the current heatwave. The trend unde
Air Conditioning in Europe: The Facts Behind the Heated Political Debate
French politicians have turned air conditioning into a political battleground amid record-breaking heatwaves. Experts argue the debate overl
Construction and Agriculture Top Europe's Heat-Exposed Jobs as Climate Risks Mount
Construction and agriculture are Europe's most heat-exposed industries. Transport, manufacturing, and energy also face growing disruption as
Copernicus Director: Europe Must Adapt to Extreme Heat or Face Deadly Consequences
Copernicus director Carlo Buontempo says record-breaking heat should no longer be surprising. He urges European governments to implement ada