By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
World Bank Economist: Urbanisation Is Essential for Development, Not a Problem
Urbanisation is a driver of economic growth and job creation, not a problem to be managed, says World Bank Senior Economist Mark Roberts at
Wastewater Surveillance Detects All Major Cancer-Causing Viruses, Opening Prevention Avenues
Researchers detected all major human cancer-causing viruses in wastewater samples from Texas. The method could enable early prevention and m
US Doctor Infected with Ebola Arrives at Berlin's Charité for Treatment
Dr. Peter Stafford, an American medical missionary, has been airlifted to Berlin's Charité hospital after contracting the Bundibugyo strain
Portugal Gears Up for Severe Wildfire Season After Winter Storms
Winter storms Leonardo and Kristin felled millions of trees, leaving vast amounts of tinder across Portugal. Authorities are clearing roads,
Well-Managed Solar Farms Could Boost Bumblebee Populations in the UK
A study from Lancaster University finds that solar farms managed for wildflowers could more than double bumblebee numbers in the UK. The res
Footballers Demand Heat Safety Guarantees from FIFA Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Professional footballers have signed an open letter calling on FIFA to implement heat safety guarantees before the 2026 World Cup. Health ex
TotalEnergies-EPH Gas Deal: Flexible Power or Fossil Fuel Lock-In?
TotalEnergies and Czech group EPH have formed a joint venture owning 14 GW of power assets, mostly gas-fired. Critics warn it could deepen E
EU Fertiliser Plan Retains Carbon Border Tax Amid Farmer Cost Concerns
The European Commission has announced a fertiliser plan that keeps the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) intact. Fertiliser producer
Denmark's Former Queen Margrethe Leaves Hospital After Heart Procedure
Queen Margrethe, 86, left Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen on Tuesday after a coronary angioplasty. She will recuperate at Fredensborg Palace, c
Spain Braces for First Heatwave of 2025 as Temperatures Soar to 38°C in May
Spain is set to experience its first heatwave of 2025 this week, with temperatures up to 38°C in southern and inland areas. The early heat f
US Imposes Ebola Screening at Airports as European Medics Head to Africa
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced screening for air travelers from Uganda, DRC, and South Sudan. European medi
Pentecost Heatwave to Bring Near-30°C Temperatures Across Germany
After a cool start to May, Germany will see a sharp warm-up from Thursday, with a Pentecost heatwave expected to bring temperatures up to 31