By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Breastfeeding Linked to Longer Sleep in Infants, Large Japanese Study Finds
Infants exclusively breastfed for six months were 23% less likely to have short sleep at age one compared to formula-fed peers. The study, p
Spain Enters Peak Wildfire Season with 50,000 Hectares Burned
Spain has lost nearly 50,000 hectares to wildfires in 2026, with June being the most destructive month. Active blazes in Leciñena, Despeñape
EU Tightens Customs on Fast Fashion as Tests Reveal Widespread Toxic Chemicals
The EU is implementing a new customs directive to screen fast-fashion imports for toxic chemicals. Lab tests reveal 69% of garments contain
Denmark, Portugal, Lithuania Lead EU as Renewables Hit 46% of Electricity
The EU generated 45.5% of its electricity from renewables in Q1 2026, up from 42.7% a year earlier. Denmark leads at 90%, followed by Portug
Portugal Issues Red Heat Warning as Temperatures Soar to 44°C
Portugal's weather service IPMA has placed 12 districts under red warning for extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 44°C. The government
Milan's Animal Parliament Gives Urban Wildlife a Voice in City Planning
Milan's City Hall hosted the first Parliament of Living Species, where pigeons, foxes, and beetles were represented by masked humans. The in
No Screens for Babies Under Two, Major UK-Led Review Warns
A new systematic review from four UK universities concludes that children under two should have no intentional screen time. The study links
Fast-Moving Wildfire in Southern France Burns Over 800 Hectares Overnight
A fast-moving wildfire in Aude, southern France, has burned more than 800 hectares overnight. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze,
MEPs Clash Over Europe's Heatwave Response: Green Deal Under Fire
A record-breaking heatwave is baking Europe, sparking a fierce debate between MEPs over the EU Green Deal. Italian Green Benedetta Scuderi a
England Records Hottest June Since 1884 as Heatwave Intensifies Climate Concerns
England recorded its hottest June since records began in 1884, with an average temperature of 17.1°C. The Met Office attributed the warmth t
EPP Seeks to Extend Free Carbon Permits for Heavy Industry Beyond 2030
The EPP, led by Manfred Weber, wants to extend free carbon allowances for heavy industry beyond 2030, arguing it shields Europe's manufactur
Spain's Health Ministry Overhauls Resident Doctor Conditions Amid Ongoing Strikes
Spain's health ministry has proposed limiting resident doctors' on-call shifts to 17 hours and a 35-hour workweek. Critics warn that loophol