By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
How to Turn Your European Garden into a Wildlife Haven During Heatwaves
European gardens are losing green space to paving, but native trees and uncut lawns can boost biodiversity. Simple additions like water feat
Oxford Launches First Human Trial of Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccine as Outbreak Worsens
Oxford University has started the first human trial of a vaccine targeting Bundibugyo Ebolavirus. The outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda has al
Fontainebleau Forest Fire Rages On as 850 Firefighters Battle Blaze Near Paris
A wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest has scorched nearly 1,500 hectares, with a second blaze adding 300–400 hectares. Over 850 firefighter
EU Energy Ministers Sign Landmark Deal to Triple Storage Capacity by 2030
EU energy ministers signed a tripartite agreement on 26 June to boost storage capacity from 55 GW to 200 GW by 2030. 22 member states pledge
Turkish Court Blocks Major Coal Plant Expansion, Yet Phaseout Plan Remains Elusive
A Turkish court has revoked the environmental permit for expanding the Afşin-Elbistan coal plant, citing unacceptable risks. Activists celeb
Solar Power Hits Record 25% of EU Electricity in June, Led by Germany, Spain, Poland
Solar power supplied a record 25% of the EU's electricity in June 2026, generating 52 TWh. Germany, Spain, and Poland drove the growth, with
Sánchez Calls for Better Prevention After Deadly Wildfire in Almería
A wildfire in Los Gallardos, Almería, has killed 13 people and burned nearly 7,000 hectares. Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez visited the area and c
France Shuts Three Nuclear Reactors as Heatwave Strains Cooling Regulations
EDF has taken three nuclear reactors offline and warned seven others may need to reduce power to avoid discharging overheated water into riv
MSF Accuses Russia of Deliberate Destruction of Ukraine's Healthcare System
MSF has documented more than 20 attacks on its facilities in Ukraine between April 2022 and December 2025. The WHO recorded 2,815 attacks on
Drone Footage Reveals Devastation of Deadly Wildfire in Southern Spain
A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 12 people and burned approximately 7,000 hectares. Drone footage captures the scale of dest
EU Shark Fin Exports Drop 15% as Brussels Considers Total Ban
EU shark fin exports dropped 15% from 2024 to 2025, with nearly 3,000 tonnes sold abroad. Spain is the largest exporter, sending most fins t
June Heatwaves Linked to Over 10,000 Excess Deaths Across Europe
Over 10,000 excess deaths were recorded across Europe during the June heatwaves, with more than 9,000 among people aged 65 and older. Scient