By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
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
Spain Records 327 Heat-Related Deaths in Under a Week as Record Heatwave Persists
Spain has registered 327 heat-related deaths since Sunday amid a record-breaking heatwave. The extreme temperatures are expected to persist
EU Investigators Seize 4,200 Tonnes of Illegal Textile Waste Shipped from Italy to Turkey
EU investigators seized 4,200 tonnes of textile waste illegally shipped from Italy to Turkey. An additional 2,100 tonnes were found at a Tur
Eastern Europe's Hospitals Overwhelmed as Heatwave Shifts Continent-Wide
The heatwave now gripping eastern Europe is overwhelming hospitals from Warsaw to Budapest. Emergency rooms report a sharp rise in heatstrok
Paris Court Orders TotalEnergies to Disclose Indirect Emissions and Strengthen Climate Strategy
The Paris judicial court has ordered TotalEnergies to disclose its indirect greenhouse gas emissions and revise its climate strategy. The ru
EU Gas Demand Rises as Domestic Production Falls: A Member State Comparison
Natural gas demand is rising across the EU, but domestic production is struggling to keep up. This analysis compares consumption and product
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Outbreaks Kill Over 100 in Europe in Two Years
Over 100 people have died in Europe from flesh-eating bacteria outbreaks in the past two years. Vibrio vulnificus is spreading in the Medite
Central Europe's Buildings Trap Heat as AC Remains Scarce Ahead of 40°C Forecast
Forecasts predict 40°C temperatures in Central European countries unaccustomed to extreme heat. Heat-trapping building designs and limited a
Europe's Heatwave 'Virtually Impossible' Without Climate Change, Scientists Say
Climate scientists warn that continued fossil-fuel emissions are directly responsible for the disruption Europe is experiencing this week. T
EU Seizes 4,200 Tonnes of Illegal Textile Waste in Italy Bound for Turkey
EU authorities have seized 4,200 tonnes of illegal textile waste in Italy, destined for Turkey. The operation underscores ongoing challenges
Rome's Bioparco Deploys Frozen Treats and Chilled Pools to Protect Animals from Heatwave
Rome's Bioparco is combating a severe heatwave with frozen treats, chilled pools, and climate-controlled shelters. The capital remains under
Toddler Dies in Unlocked Car as Heatwave Grips Southern France
A three-year-old boy died after entering an unlocked car in southern France amid a severe heatwave. His mother was hospitalised in shock. Tw