By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Giant Octopus Fossils Reveal 19-Metre-Long Predators Roamed Cretaceous Seas
Scientists analysed 15 fossilised octopus jaws from Japan and Canada, estimating the creatures measured 7 to 19 metres. The largest jaws sho
Paris Wildlife Hospital Treats Over 10,000 Animals Injured by Human Activity
The Maisons-Alfort Wildlife Veterinary Hospital near Paris has treated over 10,400 wild animals in the past year, including swans, fox cubs,
Renewables Slash European Electricity Prices by 25% as Solar and Wind Reduce Fossil Fuel Dependence
Wind and solar capacity expansions reduced wholesale electricity prices by an average of 24.2% across 19 European countries between 2023 and
EU's AccelerateEU Plan: Experts Urge Shift from Crisis Response to Structural Reform
The European Commission's AccelerateEU plan aims to reduce fossil fuel dependency amid price spikes. Experts warn that without structural re
Synthetic Drugs Reshape Global Markets, Straining Europe's Health Systems
Synthetic drugs are rapidly transforming global drug markets, introducing new and less predictable health risks. Health systems across Europ
Ithaca's Abandoned Fish Farms Continue to Pollute the Ionian Sea
A massive plastic fish cage from an abandoned farm recently drifted to the Greek island of Ithaca, endangering navigation. Despite past clea
Five-Month Camera Study Reveals Human-Wildlife Contact at Uganda's Marburg Virus Cave
Researchers recorded over 8,800 hours of footage at Uganda's Python Cave, a known Marburg virus reservoir. The study captured 214 human visi
Santa Marta Conference Aims to Cut Fossil Fuel Lifeline: Subsidies and Petrochemicals in Focus
More than 50 countries gather in Santa Marta to plan a just transition away from fossil fuels. European experts urge governments to end subs
Central Asian Summit Advances Proposal for UN Water Agency Amid Regional Crises
Central Asian leaders are rallying behind a Kazakh proposal to create a UN water agency, launched at the Regional Ecological Summit in Astan
UK Enacts Generational Tobacco Ban, Setting Precedent for European Health Policy
The UK Parliament has approved legislation that will permanently prohibit the sale of tobacco products to anyone born on or after 1 January
Therapy Costs Across Europe: From Affordable France to Pricey Romania
France and Spain offer the most affordable therapy, with public coverage and low session costs. In contrast, Romania and Greece see 10 sessi
Central Asian Leaders Convene in Astana for First Regional Ecological Summit
The first Regional Ecological Summit opens in Astana, Kazakhstan, bringing together Central Asian leaders to address water scarcity and clim