By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
eDNA Sampling: How River Water Is Mapping 10% of Earth's Biodiversity
Environmental DNA (eDNA) technology allows anyone to collect river water samples to identify species. NatureMetrics has surveyed 10% of the
Berlin Police Use Water Cannon to Cool Bruno Mars Fans Amid Heatwave
Berlin police used a water cannon to cool thousands of Bruno Mars fans queuing outside the Olympiastadion. The move came as temperatures soa
Swiss Glaciers Hit Record Early Melt as Europe's Heatwave Accelerates Ice Loss
Swiss glaciers have lost all snow and ice accumulated over winter by late June, three months earlier than the historic average. The early me
Germany Sets New All-Time Heat Record at 41.7°C in Brandenburg
Germany's temperature record was broken again on Sunday, reaching 41.7°C in Neißemünde-Coschen, Brandenburg. The previous record, set just a
From Cooling Ties to Facekinis: Global Heat Adaptation Lessons for Europe
Japan's cooling ties and neck rings use simple physiology to beat the heat. China's UV-protective face masks reflect cultural priorities. Tr
Berlin Police Deploy Water Cannons to Cool Public as Germany Bakes in Record Heatwave
Berlin police deployed two water cannons to cool the public amid a record-breaking heatwave. Germany recorded its warmest night since record
Berlin Police Use Water Cannons to Cool Public as Germany Faces Record Heatwave
Berlin police have repurposed water cannons to cool the public as Germany bakes under its first major heatwave. Temperatures in the capital
Under-50s Show Faster Biological Ageing, Linked to Rising Cancer Rates
New research reveals that people under 50 are ageing faster at a cellular level than previous generations. The study links this accelerated
Trump's Fossil Fuel Push Fails as US Solar Surges Past Coal
Solar overtook coal in US electricity generation for the first time in May 2026. Trump's attempts to block offshore wind and scrap solar tax
Europe's Heatwave Intensifies: Paris Bans Alcohol, Pride March Postponed
Paris bans alcohol in public and postpones its Pride March as temperatures hit 39°C. Germany records its highest-ever temperature at 41.3°C
Rooftop Solar Powers Free Air Conditioning for Hours, but Is It Truly Green?
A new analysis shows rooftop solar can power air conditioning for five hours per day during heatwaves. However, the environmental cost of re
Fourth Child Dies in French Heatwave as Toddler Succumbs to Heatstroke in Marseille
An 18-month-old baby died after being found with hyperthermia in a car on the Timone medical campus in Marseille. This is the fourth child d