By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
May Heatwave Shatters Records Across Western Europe, Experts Warn of Historic Event
Temperatures near London hit 35°C, with parts of France expected to reach 39°C. Météo-France calls the event 'completely unprecedented and h
Record May Heat Across Europe Signals a Summer of Extremes
France logged 37.1°C near Biarritz, breaking records at over 350 stations. The UK saw its hottest May day twice in a row. Climate scientists
Kazakhstan Turns to Cloud Seeding as Drought Threatens Agriculture
Kazakhstan has launched a major cloud seeding project in the Turkistan region, where eight months without rain in 2025 devastated crops. UAE
Copernicus Scientist Warns Europe Faces Potentially Hottest Summer on Record
Heatwaves are now affecting all of Europe, not just the Mediterranean. Carlo Buontempo warns they are lasting longer and growing more intens
Urban Heat Islands: Why European Cities Are Hotter and How to Cool Them
Urban heat islands trap heat between buildings and absorb it from asphalt and concrete, making cities significantly hotter than surrounding
Greece Becomes WHO Model for Combating Childhood Obesity with UNICEF
Greece has been designated a 'model country' by the WHO for its national childhood obesity initiative. The programme, run with UNICEF and EU
UK Records Hottest May Day as Heat Dome Drives Britons to Beaches and Pools
The UK recorded its hottest May day ever at 33.5°C, driving crowds to beaches and pools. Health warnings were issued as a heat dome settled
Greek Island Hospitals Face Critical Staff Shortages, Union Warns
Hospitals across Crete, the Ionian Islands, the Aegean and the Cyclades are operating far below safe staffing levels. ICUs remain closed, op
France's Record May Heat Tests Climate Readiness as Heat Dome Settles Over Europe
France logged its highest May temperature on record, with 37.1°C near Biarritz. A powerful heat dome is expected to keep temperatures high a
Late May Heat Dome Pushes Western Europe to Record Temperatures
A late May heat dome has sent temperatures soaring 11°C above seasonal norms across France, the UK, and Spain. Officials warn of increased h
Younger Britons Show Worsening Health Compared to Previous Generations, Study Finds
Researchers from UCL, King's College London, and Oxford found that younger generations in the UK are not healthier than older ones at the sa
Heat Pumps vs Air Conditioning: Which Cools Better for Europe's Climate?
Air-to-air heat pumps can cool homes like AC units but with lower emissions. They are gaining sales across Europe, yet passive cooling metho