By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Tornado Hits Gronau as DWD Warns of Weekend Storms Across Germany
A tornado classified as IF1 hit Gronau, North Rhine-Westphalia, with winds up to 150 km/h. The German Weather Service warns of thunderstorms
Portugal's Lifeguard Crisis: Half Leave Each Year as Pay and Conditions Deter
Portugal's lifeguard federation warns that nearly half of certified lifeguards do not return each season. Low pay, poor job security, and a
CrowdFarming: How a Spanish Platform Is Reshaping Europe's Organic Food Supply
CrowdFarming, founded by the Úrculo brothers in Valencia, lets Europeans adopt trees and buy organic produce directly from farmers. The plat
British Women Among Most Angry in Europe, Survey Finds
Over 20% of British women report feeling rage, according to the Hologic Global Women's Health Index. The UK ranks 48th globally, while Germa
Northern European Cities Join Global Effort to Combat Extreme Heat
Extreme heat is now the deadliest climate hazard, killing nearly half a million people annually. Mayors from Athens to Oulu are joining the
European Aviation Warns EU Carbon Market Expansion Could Trigger Trade War
An alliance of European aviation groups warns that expanding the EU carbon market to international flights could spark a trade war. The open
Danish Authorities Investigate Death of Humpback Whale Timmy After German Public Fascination
Danish scientists are performing a necropsy on Timmy, a humpback whale that drew widespread attention in Germany and beyond. The whale died
France's Green Fund Cuts Spark Accusations of Climate Denial After Record Heatwave
France's flagship Green Fund is being quietly reduced by €163 million, a nearly 20% cut. Green party leader Marine Tondelier calls the gover
2026 World Cup Could Double Emissions, Report Warns as FIFA Faces Climate Criticism
The 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico may generate up to 15 million tonnes of CO₂, nearly double the average of recent tournament
Solar saved Europe €12.8 billion since Iran war began, Spain leads renewables race
Solar power saved Europe €12.8 billion in fossil fuel imports since the Iran war began on 27 February. Spain has doubled its wind and solar
Clash Erupts at Albanian Protest Against Kushner-Linked Resort Project
Security personnel pushed a protester to the ground during a rally against a luxury resort project in Albania linked to Jared Kushner. The i
Baku Energy Week: Grids Lag as Global Fossil Fuel and Renewable Use Rises Together
Global consumption of oil, gas, coal, and renewables is rising simultaneously, challenging the energy transition narrative. Grid infrastruct