By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Astana's Record Heatwaves Signal Deeper Climate Crisis for Central Asia
Astana, the world's second-coldest capital, has shattered heat records twice this summer. The extreme weather reflects a broader warming tre
Algerian Doctor Deaths Spark Renewed Calls for Healthcare Reform
A neurosurgeon died of a heart attack after a 24-hour shift, and an anaesthesiologist died days later. Colleagues blame years of chronic ove
Amazon Fires Hit Historic Low in 2025, but Super El Niño Threatens Recovery
Forest fires in the Brazilian Amazon fell to a historic low in 2025, with 3.1 million hectares burned—the smallest area since records began
France's Wildfires Burn Record 42,000 Hectares by Mid-July, Two Firefighters Killed
France has seen a record 42,000 hectares burned by mid-July, surpassing the 2022 record. Two firefighters died battling a blaze near Bordeau
Aerial Footage Reveals Scale of La Mierla Wildfire in Central Spain
Aerial footage reveals the La Mierla wildfire in Guadalajara, Spain, has scorched up to 30,000 hectares. Firefighters continue to battle the
Fast-Moving Wildfire Forces Evacuations in Southeastern France
A fast-moving wildfire in southeastern France has burned hundreds of hectares, forcing evacuations and threatening communities. Firefighting
Traffic Noise Linked to Higher Parkinson's Risk, Danish Study Suggests
A large Danish study links long-term road traffic noise to a higher risk of Parkinson's disease. Every 11-decibel increase on the noisiest s
AI-Generated Wildlife Videos Mislead Public and Threaten Conservation, Study Finds
A study from the University of Córdoba reveals that AI-generated wildlife videos are shaping public perceptions of animal behavior, often in
Why the Western Whip Snake Is Becoming a Problem for German Biodiversity
The green-yellow western whip snake, native to France and Italy, has established a population at a landfill in Zweibrücken, Germany. Conserv
EU Bottled Water Multipack Ban: Fact Check on Viral Claims
Social media claims that the EU will ban bottled water multipacks from August 2026 are misleading. The new Packaging and Packaging Waste Reg
Europe's Grid Bottlenecks Strand Wind and Solar Power: Can We Fix It Fast?
Thousands of gigawatts of wind and solar capacity are stuck in connection queues across Europe due to outdated grid infrastructure. Industry
Brussels Proposes Three-Year Methane Penalty Waiver After Industry Lobbying
The European Commission has proposed exempting energy importers from methane penalties until 2030. The move follows heavy lobbying from the