By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
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
Copenhagen Zoo Welcomes New Giraffe Calf as Public Watches
A giraffe calf was born at Copenhagen Zoo, with staff and visitors witnessing the moment. The mother immediately cared for the newborn, high
Iceland Kills First Fin Whales as Commercial Hunt Resumes After Two-Year Pause
Iceland has restarted commercial whaling after a two-year pause, with two fin whales killed and processed at the Hvalur facility. The move h
Spain Records Hottest June Days as Heatwave Intensifies Across Southern Europe
Spain's state meteorological agency, Aemet, confirmed that Monday and Tuesday were the hottest June days in mainland Spain since records beg
Heatwave Forces Eiffel Tower Closure and Disrupts Tourist Sites Across Europe
The Eiffel Tower closed early as Paris hit 40°C, part of a broader heatwave affecting tourist sites from London to Brussels. The Louvre and
Belgium Issues Health Alert as Record Heatwave Sweeps Across Europe
Belgium has issued a health alert as a record-high heatwave grips Europe. Temperatures are expected to exceed 40°C in parts of the country,
Warming Seas Bring Flesh-Rotting Bacteria to European Beaches
Warmer seas are expanding the range of Vibrio bacteria, including the 'flesh-eating' Vibrio vulnificus, along European coasts. The Mediterra
Red Heat Alerts Across Europe as France Records Hottest Day and 40 Drownings
France recorded its hottest day ever at 45.9°C as a severe heatwave spreads across Europe. Red alerts are in place in several countries, and
France Batters Under Heatwave: Power Cuts in Finistère, Wildfire Alerts Across the South
France is enduring a severe heatwave, prompting power cuts in Finistère and wildfire alerts across the south. The extreme weather highlights
France Swelters Under Extreme Heat: Power Cuts in Finistère, Wildfire Alerts Across Centre
Temperatures are forecast to reach 40–45°C across France on Wednesday, prompting wildfire alerts in central regions. In Finistère, 68,000 ho
Twelve EU States Push for Post-2030 Green Funding to Ease Energy Transition
Twelve EU member states, including Poland and Czechia, are calling for extended green funding beyond 2030. These countries, more dependent o
Red-Painted Dead Oak at Kew Gardens Becomes Stark Symbol of Climate Change
A dead oak tree at Kew Gardens, killed by the 2022 heatwave, has been painted red to symbolize climate change impacts. It stands next to a '