By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
New Bear-Dog Species Discovered in Catalonia from 15.9 Million Years Ago
A skull unearthed in the 1990s in Els Casots, Catalonia, has been identified as a new species of bear-dog, Paludocyon moyasolai. The medium-
159-Million-Year-Old Bear-Dog Skull Unearthed in Catalonia Rewrites Miocene Carnivore History
A skull discovered 30 years ago at Els Casots near Barcelona has been identified as a new species of bear-dog, Paludocyon moyasolai. The fin
Spain's Second Heatwave of Summer 2026: Nine Regions Under Alert as Temperatures Near 42°C
Spain's meteorological agency Aemet has activated orange alerts across nine regions as a second summer heatwave pushes temperatures to 42°C
Spain's Second Summer Heatwave: Nine Regions Under Alert as Temperatures Near 42°C
Spain's second summer heatwave has prompted orange alerts across nine regions, with highs near 42°C expected in Andalucía, Extremadura, and
Spain's 2026 Wildfire Season: 50,000 Hectares Burned, Cantabria Worst Hit
Nearly 50,000 hectares have burned in Spain this year, with Cantabria the hardest-hit region. June was the most destructive month, and 14 la
Spain's 2026 Wildfire Season: 50,000 Hectares Burned, Cantabria Worst Hit
Nearly 50,000 hectares have burned in Spain's 2026 wildfire season. Cantabria is the worst-affected region, and June was the most destructiv
Men Six Times More Likely to Hit the Wall in Marathons, Berlin Study Finds
Men are up to six times more likely than women to 'hit the wall' during marathons, according to a study of 873,334 Berlin Marathon finishers
El Niño's Rapid Intensification Poses Indirect Risks for Europe This Autumn
The World Meteorological Organization warns El Niño will intensify through September, increasing heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rainfall wor
Costa Brava Wildfire Burns 750 Hectares, Confines 12,000 as Tramontane Wind Fans Flames
A wildfire in Girona province has burned 750 hectares and forced 12,000 residents to stay indoors. The blaze, driven by strong tramontane wi
Tramontane Wind Drives 750-Hectare Wildfire on Costa Brava, Confining 12,000
A wildfire in La Bisbal d'Empordà has scorched 750 hectares of forest, driven by the tramontane wind. Authorities have confined 12,000 resid
Arrest Made as Costa Brava Wildfire Burns 1,280 Hectares, Confining 12,000
A wildfire fueled by strong tramontana winds has burned 1,280 hectares on the Costa Brava, forcing 12,000 people to remain indoors. Catalan
US Democrats Urge Brussels to Maintain Methane Rules Amid Industry Pressure
US Democrats have written to the European Commission urging it to maintain methane rules despite industry pressure. They argue that weakenin