By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Spain Cancels San Juan Bonfires Across Half the Country as Heatwave Peaks
Spain faces the peak of its first summer heatwave on Tuesday, with five provinces under red alert and highs near 40°C. Dozens of municipalit
Europe's Heatwave Strains Power Grids: Which Nations Face Blackout Risk?
Greece leads globally with a 38.6% electricity demand surge during extreme heat. Hungary, Slovenia, and Greece have the longest average annu
Parisians Flock to Canal Saint-Martin as Heatwave Sends Temperatures Soaring
Paris is enduring extreme heat, with temperatures pushing past 35°C. Locals and tourists are cooling off at the Canal Saint-Martin and city
France Records Third-Hottest Day as Heatwave Peaks Across the Continent
On Monday, France recorded a national average temperature of 29.2°C, the third-hottest day ever. The heatwave has led to health warnings and
UK Hospital Declares Critical Incident as Heatwave Overwhelms Services Across Europe
East Surrey Hospital has declared a critical incident, limiting services to life-threatening emergencies due to a surge in demand from extre
Three Elderly Die in Bordeaux Suburbs as France's Heatwave Intensifies
Three elderly residents died in Bordeaux suburbs as temperatures exceeded 40°C in parts of France. The heatwave, comparable to the deadly 20
China, EU, and Canada Vow to Maintain Climate Cooperation Despite US Absence
China's environment minister urged that international climate efforts not be weakened by the US withdrawal. The EU and Canada stressed the n
Invasive Snakes Threaten Ibiza and Mallorca's Unique Lizard Species
The horseshoe whip snake, accidentally introduced via ornamental olive trees, has colonised 90% of Ibiza and is spreading to nearby islets.
Europe's Second Heatwave in a Month Forces School Closures, Train Cuts, and Alcohol Bans
Spain faces 45°C as Europe's second heatwave in a month shuts schools in France, cuts trains in Paris and Belgium, and prompts alcohol bans.
Tropical Nights: The Hidden Health Danger in Europe's Heatwaves
Europe's latest heatwave brings tropical nights, where temperatures never drop below 20°C. These nights prevent the body from cooling down,
Heat pumps saved Europe €9.7 billion in gas imports last year, France leads
Europe's heat pumps avoided €9.7 billion in gas import costs last year, replacing double the LNG arriving from the Middle East. France sold
France Bans Alcohol at Fête de la Musique as Heatwave Sweeps Europe
France has banned alcohol sales at the Fête de la Musique in Paris as temperatures hit 35°C. Southern France and Spain could reach 40°C. Mul