By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
France Heatwave: 20 Drownings as 54 Departments Stay on Red Alert
At least 20 drownings have been reported as a heatwave grips France, with 54 departments on red alert. Temperatures are expected to hit 44°C
Forty Mayors Worldwide Sign Pact to Rein in AI Data Centre Expansion
Forty mayors from cities across Europe, North America, Africa, and Australia have signed a pact demanding AI data centres use clean energy,
Spain Warns EU Budget Talks Risk Diluting Key Environmental Fund
Spain warns that integrating the LIFE environmental fund into broader EU budget structures risks diluting its impact. The fund has supported
UN Chief Guterres Demands AI Firms Disclose Environmental Costs
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has proposed an AI Environmental Transparency Initiative, urging firms to measure and disclose their e
Second Heatwave Accelerates Melting of Bossons Glacier in the French Alps
A second heatwave in 2026 is accelerating the retreat of the Bossons Glacier in the Chamonix Valley, France. New aerial images reveal extens
Red Heat Alerts Across Western Europe as Temperatures Exceed 40°C
France recorded its third-hottest day ever with a national average of 29.2°C, and 20% of the country exceeded 40°C. Spain faces up to 44°C,
Spain Braces for Hottest Day of Heatwave as San Juan Bonfires Canceled
Five Spanish provinces are under red alert as temperatures approach 42°C. Dozens of municipalities have canceled San Juan bonfires to preven
Spain Cancels San Juan Bonfires Across Half the Country as Heatwave Peaks
Spain faces the peak of its first summer heatwave on Tuesday, with five provinces under red alert and highs near 40°C. Dozens of municipalit
Europe's Heatwave Strains Power Grids: Which Nations Face Blackout Risk?
Greece leads globally with a 38.6% electricity demand surge during extreme heat. Hungary, Slovenia, and Greece have the longest average annu
Parisians Flock to Canal Saint-Martin as Heatwave Sends Temperatures Soaring
Paris is enduring extreme heat, with temperatures pushing past 35°C. Locals and tourists are cooling off at the Canal Saint-Martin and city
France Records Third-Hottest Day as Heatwave Peaks Across the Continent
On Monday, France recorded a national average temperature of 29.2°C, the third-hottest day ever. The heatwave has led to health warnings and
UK Hospital Declares Critical Incident as Heatwave Overwhelms Services Across Europe
East Surrey Hospital has declared a critical incident, limiting services to life-threatening emergencies due to a surge in demand from extre