By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Lancet Report: Europe's Climate Inaction Fuels Heat Deaths, Disease, and Food Insecurity
Heat-related deaths, infectious disease spread, and food insecurity are accelerating across Europe, finds the 2026 Lancet Countdown report.
Clean Energy Shields Five EU States from €8.5 Billion in Energy Costs
Five EU countries with the highest clean energy shares will save €8.5 billion on energy bills this year, a 58% reduction compared to fossil-
Acoustic Tags and Underwater Robots Target Ghost Fishing Gear in Portugal
Ghost fishing gear, abandoned nets and traps, continues to catch marine life, posing a threat to ecosystems and fishermen. The EU-funded NET
Six on Trial in Istanbul Over Insecticide Deaths of Turkish-German Family
A Turkish-German family of four died after inhaling phosphine gas in an Istanbul hotel room. Six staff face trial for negligence, including
Kazakhstan Expands Protected Lands to Rival Italy in Size, Boosting Eco-Tourism
Kazakhstan will expand its national park network by an area larger than Slovenia by 2035, aiming to protect biodiversity and develop sustain
European Study Finds Astronauts' Brains Retain Earth's Gravity Memory in Space
A European-led study tracking 11 astronauts found the brain continues to apply Earth's gravity logic even after months in space. Researchers
Renewables Surpass Global Electricity Demand Growth, Fossil Fuel Generation Declines for First Time
Clean energy generation grew by 887 terawatt hours in 2025, exceeding global electricity demand growth of 849 terawatt hours. Renewables now
Moringa Seed Extract Removes 98% of Microplastics from Water, Study Finds
Moringa seed extract removes over 98% of PVC microplastics from water, matching or outperforming chemical coagulants. The plant-based altern
Enhanced Oral Care in Hospitals Could Slash Pneumonia Risk by 60%
A new study presented in Munich found improving oral care for hospitalised patients could cut their risk of developing pneumonia by up to 60
Humpback Whale's Repeated Strandings Complicate Rescue Efforts on German Coast
A humpback whale stranded for weeks off Germany's Baltic coast briefly swam free, only to become stuck again on a different sandbank. Rescue
Solar and Wind Outpace Coal as Iran War Energy Crisis Fails to Revive Fossil Fuels
Coal-fired power generation was flat globally in March, falling 3.5% outside China. Solar and wind capacity added in 2025 alone could offset
Study Ranks Whole Fruit and Smoothies Above Juice for Health Outcomes
A study in Frontiers in Nutrition links fruit juice consumption to higher rates of diabetes and high cholesterol compared to whole fruit or