By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Plug-in solar panels surge across Europe, but are they better than rooftop installations?
Plug-in solar panel sales are skyrocketing across Europe as households seek to cut energy costs. These balcony-friendly systems are cheaper
Albania's 'Kushner Island': Why a Luxury Resort Plan Is Sparking Protests
Sazan Island, a former military outpost, is at the center of protests over a luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner. Demonstrators in Tirana
Seven EU States Urge Brussels to Hold Firm on Car CO2 Targets
Seven EU member states have signed a joint document urging the European Commission to resist pressure to relax car CO2 emission standards. T
EU Pledges Additional €5 Million to Combat Ebola in Eastern DR Congo
The European Union has committed an extra €5 million to strengthen Ebola testing and surveillance in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. T
Nine EU States Push Back Against Mandatory Green Fleet Quotas
A coalition of nine EU member states, led by Poland, is challenging the European Commission's proposal to mandate electric vehicle quotas fo
First Underwater Video of Great White Shark in Mediterranean Captured During Ghost Net Cleanup
Technical divers recorded the first known underwater video of an adult great white shark in the Mediterranean during a ghost net removal mis
Longevity Medicine in Spain: Adding Life and Energy to Our Years
Spain's life expectancy reaches 84 years, but quality of life in old age often lags. Doctors and researchers are advancing preventive longev
Oak Processionary Caterpillars Paralyze Berlin Neighbourhoods, Elderly Trapped Indoors
Oak processionary caterpillars have infested parts of Berlin, forcing closures of sports facilities and green spaces. Elderly residents in J
How Southern Europe Keeps Cool Without Air Conditioning: Lessons for a Warming Continent
Southern Europeans have long relied on passive cooling techniques to survive heatwaves without air conditioning. From closed shutters to dam
Ebola Cases Surpass 470 in Central Africa as WHO Warns of Potential Record Outbreak
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has reached 471 confirmed cases, with 84 deaths. The WHO warns it could be
Spain Braces for Intense Heatwave as Temperatures Near 40°C
Most of Spain will experience intense heat this weekend, with temperatures reaching 38°C in the Guadalquivir valley. The heatwave follows th
EU Fossil Fuel Imports Drop Since Iran War, but Germany, Italy, Belgium Buck Trend
EU LNG imports dropped 1.2% since the Iran war began, but Germany, Italy, and Belgium increased theirs. Renewables saved €12.8 billion, yet