By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Central Europe's Buildings Trap Heat as AC Remains Scarce Ahead of 40°C Forecast
Forecasts predict 40°C temperatures in Central European countries unaccustomed to extreme heat. Heat-trapping building designs and limited a
Europe's Heatwave 'Virtually Impossible' Without Climate Change, Scientists Say
Climate scientists warn that continued fossil-fuel emissions are directly responsible for the disruption Europe is experiencing this week. T
EU Seizes 4,200 Tonnes of Illegal Textile Waste in Italy Bound for Turkey
EU authorities have seized 4,200 tonnes of illegal textile waste in Italy, destined for Turkey. The operation underscores ongoing challenges
Rome's Bioparco Deploys Frozen Treats and Chilled Pools to Protect Animals from Heatwave
Rome's Bioparco is combating a severe heatwave with frozen treats, chilled pools, and climate-controlled shelters. The capital remains under
Toddler Dies in Unlocked Car as Heatwave Grips Southern France
A three-year-old boy died after entering an unlocked car in southern France amid a severe heatwave. His mother was hospitalised in shock. Tw
Heat Stress Threatens 130 Million Workers Across Europe, ETUI Warns
The European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) warns that heat stress threatens 130 million workers across the continent. It calls for new EU leg
Parisians Flee Sweltering Apartments to Sleep in Parks During Heatwave
Parisians are spending nights in parks to escape sweltering apartments as a heatwave pushes temperatures above 40°C. The phenomenon undersco
France Cuts Nuclear Output as Record Heatwave Strains River Ecosystems
EDF has taken nuclear reactors offline on the Seine and Rhone rivers as a heatwave pushes water temperatures to record highs. Environmental
Microplastics: What Science Knows and Still Doesn't Know About Their Risks
Microplastics are pervasive across Europe, from Alpine lakes to Arctic ice. Scientists understand their sources and distribution but remain
Paris's Iconic Zinc Roofs Turn Attic Apartments Into Ovens During Heatwave
Paris's iconic zinc roofs, beloved for their aesthetic, trap heat in attic apartments during heatwaves. Residents face indoor temperatures e
Eleven EU States Seek Delay on Methane Rules Citing Energy Security Risks
Eleven EU member states are urging a delay on new methane rules, warning they could disrupt natural gas imports from non-EU suppliers. Envir
Greenpeace Slams EU's 'Deep Incoherence' on Energy After Strait of Hormuz Crisis
Greenpeace has accused European governments of 'deep incoherence' for not seizing the Strait of Hormuz crisis to boost renewables. The NGO h