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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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Spanish Coastal Waters Hit Record May Temperatures After Extreme Heat
Environment

Spanish Coastal Waters Hit Record May Temperatures After Extreme Heat

State Ports' monitoring network recorded all-time May temperature highs at 18 of 29 buoys across Spain's coasts. The highest reading, 26.58°

Spanish Coastal Waters Hit Record May Temperatures After Extreme Heatwave
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Spanish Coastal Waters Hit Record May Temperatures After Extreme Heatwave

Spanish coastal waters hit record May temperatures after an extreme heatwave. 18 of 29 buoys recorded historic highs, with the highest readi

Blood Test Shows Promise for Early Alzheimer's Detection, but Experts Urge Caution
Health

Blood Test Shows Promise for Early Alzheimer's Detection, but Experts Urge Caution

Researchers found that high levels of amyloid and tau proteins in blood correspond to slower thinking and memory decline in adults aged 53–6

Albanian Protests Against Kushner-Linked Resort Enter Second Day
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Albanian Protests Against Kushner-Linked Resort Enter Second Day

Protests in Tirana against a luxury resort in the Vjosa-Narta protected area, linked to Jared Kushner, continue for a second day. Activists

WMO Warns of Widespread Above-Average Summer Temperatures as El Niño Strengthens
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WMO Warns of Widespread Above-Average Summer Temperatures as El Niño Strengthens

The World Meteorological Organization forecasts an 80% chance of El Niño this summer, bringing above-average temperatures across Europe. The

Google's Debug Project: Sterile Mosquitoes to Combat Disease in Europe
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Google's Debug Project: Sterile Mosquitoes to Combat Disease in Europe

Google's Debug project aims to release millions of sterile male mosquitoes to reduce disease-carrying populations. Europe is seeing an incre

Heatwave Misinformation Fuels Online Harassment of Climate Scientists Across Europe
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Heatwave Misinformation Fuels Online Harassment of Climate Scientists Across Europe

A May heatwave across Europe shattered records and sparked misleading online claims. Climate scientists say these narratives fuel harassment

Europe's €100 Billion Clean Energy Queue: Why Grid Bottlenecks Stall the Green Transition
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Europe's €100 Billion Clean Energy Queue: Why Grid Bottlenecks Stall the Green Transition

More than €100 billion of clean energy projects are trapped in Europe's congested distribution grids. A new report warns that without urgent

Lancet Commission Warns of 100 Million Cancer Worker Shortfall by 2050
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Lancet Commission Warns of 100 Million Cancer Worker Shortfall by 2050

The world faces a shortage of 99.9 million cancer workers by 2050, driven by rising cases and workforce gaps. Nurses and diagnostic speciali

Dutch Angler Breaks National Record with 2.49-Metre Catfish on the Waal
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Dutch Angler Breaks National Record with 2.49-Metre Catfish on the Waal

Mohammed Massaoudi landed a 2.49-metre catfish in the River Waal near Dodewaard, setting a new Dutch record. The previous holder, Paul Breem

Electrification: The EU's High-Stakes Bet on a Cleaner, Competitive Future
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Electrification: The EU's High-Stakes Bet on a Cleaner, Competitive Future

Electrification aims to replace fossil fuels with renewable electricity across transport, buildings, and industry. The EU faces a €1.2 trill

Germany's Renewable Energy Boom Fails to Lower High Electricity Prices
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Germany's Renewable Energy Boom Fails to Lower High Electricity Prices

Germany generated more electricity from wind and solar in 2025 than any other EU member, yet household prices remain among the bloc's highes