By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Heat Stress Threatens 130 Million Workers Across Europe, ETUI Warns
The European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) warns that heat stress threatens 130 million workers across the continent. It calls for new EU leg
Parisians Flee Sweltering Apartments to Sleep in Parks During Heatwave
Parisians are spending nights in parks to escape sweltering apartments as a heatwave pushes temperatures above 40°C. The phenomenon undersco
France Cuts Nuclear Output as Record Heatwave Strains River Ecosystems
EDF has taken nuclear reactors offline on the Seine and Rhone rivers as a heatwave pushes water temperatures to record highs. Environmental
Microplastics: What Science Knows and Still Doesn't Know About Their Risks
Microplastics are pervasive across Europe, from Alpine lakes to Arctic ice. Scientists understand their sources and distribution but remain
Paris's Iconic Zinc Roofs Turn Attic Apartments Into Ovens During Heatwave
Paris's iconic zinc roofs, beloved for their aesthetic, trap heat in attic apartments during heatwaves. Residents face indoor temperatures e
Eleven EU States Seek Delay on Methane Rules Citing Energy Security Risks
Eleven EU member states are urging a delay on new methane rules, warning they could disrupt natural gas imports from non-EU suppliers. Envir
Greenpeace Slams EU's 'Deep Incoherence' on Energy After Strait of Hormuz Crisis
Greenpeace has accused European governments of 'deep incoherence' for not seizing the Strait of Hormuz crisis to boost renewables. The NGO h
Heatwave Costs Hit Working Mothers, Farm Labourers, and Low-Income Households Hardest Across Europe
Europe's heatwaves are not just a health crisis but an economic one, hitting working mothers, agricultural labourers, and low-income househo
Study Finds No Evidence for Costly IVF Add-Ons Offered Across Europe
A study in The Lancet finds that costly IVF add-ons, widely offered in European fertility clinics, show no clear benefits. Researchers urge
Extreme Heat Stress: Europe's Deadly New Normal as Study Reveals 40 Extra Days
Parts of Europe face up to 40 additional days of extreme heat stress compared to the 1970s. The phenomenon, which combines high temperatures
Heatwave Sweeps Europe from London to Madrid, Temperatures Near 39°C
Temperatures near 39°C are scorching Europe from London to Madrid. The heatwave raises alarms for public safety and infrastructure strain ac
UK Breaks June Temperature Record as Heatwave Grips Europe
The UK recorded its hottest June day ever, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in some areas. The Met Office warns of continued extreme heat th