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By Elena Novak

Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.

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Centenarians' immune cells offer clues to living past 100
Health

Centenarians' immune cells offer clues to living past 100

Researchers in Osaka found that supercentenarians have unusually high levels of a rare immune cell. The cells, called CD4 CTLs, may help fig

Tornado in southern France damages 300 homes, injures 39
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Tornado in southern France damages 300 homes, injures 39

A tornado struck near Pomas in the Aude department of southern France, damaging roughly 300 homes and injuring 39 people. Rescue teams are c

UK researchers develop fully biodegradable balloon alternative
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UK researchers develop fully biodegradable balloon alternative

A UK PhD student has developed a biodegradable balloon that breaks down within nine months. Traditional balloons can persist for years and p

Tornado tears through Aude villages near Carcassonne, thousands without power
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Tornado tears through Aude villages near Carcassonne, thousands without power

A tornado hit several communes south of Carcassonne on Monday afternoon, ripping off roofs and uprooting trees. No injuries were reported, b

Global ocean surface hits record 21.1°C as El Niño intensifies
Environment

Global ocean surface hits record 21.1°C as El Niño intensifies

Average global sea surface temperature outside polar regions hit 21.1°C on Saturday, the highest ever recorded. The El Niño phenomenon, comb

Red Cross warns attacks in DR Congo are undermining Ebola response
Health

Red Cross warns attacks in DR Congo are undermining Ebola response

The Red Cross reports that attacks on health workers in DR Congo are hampering efforts to contain the largest Ebola outbreak in the country'

French potato harvest faces worst slump in decades after drought
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French potato harvest faces worst slump in decades after drought

French potato production could fall by 23% this year, the worst in over three decades. Growers warn of severe economic losses and urge gover

Brewing fashion's future: How bacteria could replace toxic textile dyes
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Brewing fashion's future: How bacteria could replace toxic textile dyes

Fashion's toxic petrochemical dyes often end up in oceans. Colorifix brews dyes from bacteria, cutting water use by 77% and energy by 51%.

Sweden braces for climate protest surge ahead of national elections
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Sweden braces for climate protest surge ahead of national elections

A massive climate protest is underway in Sweden just weeks before the national elections. Organizers expect tens of thousands to join rallie

Stockholm climate rally draws thousands ahead of Swedish election
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Stockholm climate rally draws thousands ahead of Swedish election

More than 10,000 people joined a climate protest in Stockholm on Sunday, weeks before Sweden's general election. Organizers and experts warn

Extreme weather batters Europe: wildfires, floods, and storms force mass evacuations
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Extreme weather batters Europe: wildfires, floods, and storms force mass evacuations

Severe wildfires in Serbia and Bosnia have forced evacuations and closed a key highway. Spain has seen both floods and fires, while Poland h

Germany sees record praying mantis sightings as climate warms
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Germany sees record praying mantis sightings as climate warms

Germany is seeing record numbers of praying mantises this year, with over 15,000 reports to NABU. The warmth-loving insect is expanding its