By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
France Heatwave Nears 40°C, Disrupting Tourist Plans Across the Country
France is experiencing a widespread heatwave with temperatures nearing 40°C in several areas. Tourists and locals are adapting their schedul
Berlin Zoo Deploys Ice Bombs and Showers as Heatwave Grips Europe
Berlin Zoo is using ice bombs and water showers to cool elephants and bears during a severe European heatwave. The measures underscore the g
Extreme Heat Could Cost France, Italy, and Spain Billions by 2030
France, Italy, and Spain are the European economies most vulnerable to extreme heat, with potential GDP losses of 5-7% by 2030. Labour produ
Bavarian Startup ChoViva Makes Cocoa-Free Chocolate from Sunflower Seeds
Planet A Foods in Munich has developed ChoViva, a cocoa-free chocolate alternative from fermented and roasted sunflower seeds. The startup a
Sherwood Forest's Legendary Major Oak, Linked to Robin Hood, Dies at 1,200
The Major Oak, a 1,200-year-old tree in Sherwood Forest linked to the Robin Hood legend, has died after failing to leaf out this spring. The
The Unseen Scars: Sexual Violence as a Weapon in Russia's War on Ukraine
A survivor recounts hearing women scream through the wall during torture in Russian captivity. Ukraine has pioneered rehabilitation programm
Heatwave Strains French Farms, Schools, Rail, and Health Services
French vineyards start work before dawn to avoid peak heat. Schools adjust timetables, SNCF cuts services, and hospitals see rising admissio
Spain Braces for First Major Heatwave of 2025, Temperatures Could Reach 45°C
A mass of hot air from Africa will push temperatures above 40°C across much of Spain from Sunday, with peaks of 45°C possible in the Guadalq
US Trade Investigation Targets Germany Over Drug Pricing Policies
Washington has opened a trade investigation into Germany's drug pricing, claiming that Berlin systematically underpays for innovative medici
El Niño Raises Wildfire Risk in Portugal This Summer, Climatologist Warns
El Niño is virtually certain to occur this year, with potential indirect effects on Portugal. Climatologist Carlos da Camara warns of an 'ex
Europe's Gas Plant Plans Risk Locking Continent Into Fossil Fuel Dependence
EU governments are planning nearly 60 GW of new gas capacity, risking decades of fossil fuel dependence. The report highlights Germany, Pola
IOM Chief Warns Aid Cuts and Climate Change Are Fueling Migration Surge
Cuts in development aid by wealthy nations, including several European countries, are increasing migration pressures, the IOM chief warns. C