By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Armenia's Underground Salt Clinic Faces Closure Amid Evidence Debate
A unique Soviet-era clinic in Yerevan treats respiratory patients 235 metres underground in salt caves. The Armenian government withdrew fun
Human Composting: Turning Your Body into Soil Gains Ground in Europe
Terramation turns human remains into nutrient-rich soil in about 60 days, producing 90% less CO2 than cremation. A Welsh Druid and anatomist
A European Guide to Safe and Hygienic Easter Egg Traditions
Hard-boiled Easter eggs can be safely decorated and consumed if key hygiene steps are followed. Experts advise on cooking, cooling, and stor
Middle East Conflict Tests EU's Green Ambitions Amid Energy Price Surge
Soaring energy prices from the Middle East conflict are pressuring the EU's climate transition, with Germany and Italy weighing short-term c
Costa Rica Uses Amazon to Bring Sustainable Crops to European Markets
Costa Rica is expanding its agricultural exports to Europe through a partnership with Amazon, targeting consumers in the UK, Spain, and Germ
Psychiatrist Advises on Managing Anxiety Amid Geopolitical and Economic Uncertainty
Psychiatrist Kazuhiro Tajima warns that economic uncertainty from geopolitical conflict is fueling widespread anxiety. He recommends maintai
Rare Footage Reveals Complex Social Cooperation During Sperm Whale Birth
Researchers have documented a rare sperm whale birth, showing multiple females from different family lines working together. The footage rev
Iran's Conflict Leaves Toxic Legacy, Threatening Health and Environment for Decades
The conflict in Iran has caused over 400 incidents of environmental damage, releasing toxic pollutants that threaten agriculture and drinkin
China's Solar Subsidy Cuts Will Raise Panel Prices Across Africa
China is ending VAT rebates on solar panel exports, raising prices for African buyers. Battery storage incentives will also be phased out by
A Suburban Refuge: Inside the Parisian Garden Saving Urban Hedgehogs
Sara Stahl has transformed her garden in Orsay, near Paris, into a hedgehog rescue centre called Les P'tits Kipik. She has cared for more th
Iranian Exile Kaveh Madani Awarded Stockholm Water Prize for ‘Water Bankruptcy’ Concept
Kaveh Madani, once branded a 'water terrorist' in Iran, has been awarded the Stockholm Water Prize. He coined the term 'water bankruptcy' to
Contraceptive Access in the EU: France Leads, Eastern Europe Lags
France, Portugal, and Luxembourg top the EU in contraceptive access, while Slovakia, Hungary, and Poland rank lowest. An East-West divide pe