By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Two Marine Heatwaves Push Sea Off Faro to 26.1°C
The Portuguese Navy's Hydrographic Institute detected two marine heatwaves off Faro from 15 June to 9 July. Sea surface temperatures reached
World Cup Stress: How Football Matches Can Trigger Heart Attacks in Vulnerable Fans
Research from Germany and other countries shows that emotional stress during intense football matches can raise the risk of cardiovascular e
At Least 12 Dead as Wildfire Ravages Southern Spain's Almería Province
At least 12 people have died in a wildfire in Almería, southern Spain, as temperatures neared 40°C. The regional government confirmed the de
Spain's Solar Boom: Investor Jitters and Negative Prices, but Not a Bust
Spain's solar boom has led to negative electricity prices and investor concerns, but the country's renewable expansion continues. Low consum
10 July Folk Lore Meets Meteorology: What the 'Seven Brothers' Say About Europe's Summer Heat
The 10th of July, known as Seven Brothers Day in Austria and parts of Central Europe, is a traditional weather predictor. Meteorologists not
Ebola Death Toll in DR Congo Reaches 600 as Suspected Cases Emerge in New Province
The death toll in DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has reached 600, with 1,759 confirmed cases. Suspected cases have emerged in Tshopo province, pr
EU Draft Plan Sees €200bn Savings from Electrifying Europe's Economy by 2040
A leaked European Commission draft proposes a binding 2040 electrification target, arguing it could save €200bn in fossil fuel imports. The
Europe's Strategic Independence Hinges on Energy Sovereignty, CEOs Argue
CEOs from ten major European companies argue that energy sovereignty is essential for the continent's strategic independence. They call for
Western Europe Endures Hottest June on Record as Heatwaves Intensify
Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record, with average temperatures reaching 20.74°C, more than 3°C above the 1991-2020 norm. T
Germany Braces for Another Heatwave with Temperatures Up to 38°C This Weekend
Southern Germany faces up to 38°C this weekend due to an omega high-pressure system. Wildfire risks rise as dry conditions persist, while no
Carbon-Sucking Fungi and Forever Chemical Crackdowns: Positive Environmental Stories from 2026
European researchers develop fungi that absorb carbon dioxide from the air. The EU moves to ban 'forever chemicals' in consumer products. Th
Europe's Cities Turn Sewers into Swimming Spots as Heatwaves Intensify
European cities are reopening rivers for swimming as a response to intensifying heatwaves. Paris, Copenhagen, and Berlin lead efforts to tra