By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Northern Lights Expected Over Germany This Weekend: Best Viewing Tips
The US NOAA has forecast a G3 geomagnetic storm that may bring the northern lights to Germany, especially in the north and along the coasts.
Nosferatu Spider Spreads Along Baltic Coast: What to Know About Bites
The Nosferatu spider, native to the Mediterranean, has spread across Germany and is now common on the Baltic Sea islands of Rügen and Usedom
Nosferatu Spider Reaches Baltic Coast: What to Do If Bitten
The Nosferatu spider, tracked by Germany's NABU, has spread to the Baltic islands of Rügen and Usedom. Its bite is painful but not medically
Tornado Hits Gronau as DWD Warns of Weekend Storms Across Germany
A tornado classified as IF1 hit Gronau, North Rhine-Westphalia, with winds up to 150 km/h. The German Weather Service warns of thunderstorms
Portugal's Lifeguard Crisis: Half Leave Each Year as Pay and Conditions Deter
Portugal's lifeguard federation warns that nearly half of certified lifeguards do not return each season. Low pay, poor job security, and a
CrowdFarming: How a Spanish Platform Is Reshaping Europe's Organic Food Supply
CrowdFarming, founded by the Úrculo brothers in Valencia, lets Europeans adopt trees and buy organic produce directly from farmers. The plat
British Women Among Most Angry in Europe, Survey Finds
Over 20% of British women report feeling rage, according to the Hologic Global Women's Health Index. The UK ranks 48th globally, while Germa
Northern European Cities Join Global Effort to Combat Extreme Heat
Extreme heat is now the deadliest climate hazard, killing nearly half a million people annually. Mayors from Athens to Oulu are joining the
European Aviation Warns EU Carbon Market Expansion Could Trigger Trade War
An alliance of European aviation groups warns that expanding the EU carbon market to international flights could spark a trade war. The open
Danish Authorities Investigate Death of Humpback Whale Timmy After German Public Fascination
Danish scientists are performing a necropsy on Timmy, a humpback whale that drew widespread attention in Germany and beyond. The whale died
France's Green Fund Cuts Spark Accusations of Climate Denial After Record Heatwave
France's flagship Green Fund is being quietly reduced by €163 million, a nearly 20% cut. Green party leader Marine Tondelier calls the gover
2026 World Cup Could Double Emissions, Report Warns as FIFA Faces Climate Criticism
The 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico may generate up to 15 million tonnes of CO₂, nearly double the average of recent tournament