By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
EU States Divided on Microplastics Law as UN Treaty Negotiations Loom
European governments are divided over new rules to tackle microplastic pollution, with key states opposing controls on maritime transport. S
White Roofs Could Have Saved Hundreds in London Heatwave, Study Finds
Researchers from UCL and the University of Exeter found that white roofs could cool London by 0.8°C, potentially saving 249 lives during the
Advertising Veteran David Jones Warns Climate Change Poses Greater Threat Than AI
David Jones, known for iconic ad campaigns, now focuses on climate advocacy. He warns that climate change is a more urgent threat than AI. J
UK Map Reveals Over 2,700 Dangerous Wild Animals Kept as Pets Under 1976 Law
Born Free's interactive map reveals more than 2,700 dangerous wild animals, including venomous snakes and wild cats, are legally kept as pet
Beyond the EV: Why a Tech-First Approach to Transport Fails Europe's Climate Goals
Author Paris Marx argues that replacing combustion engines with electric vehicles is an insufficient response to the climate crisis. The pri
AI Breakthrough Uncovers First New Antibiotics in Decades to Combat MRSA
Researchers at MIT have identified the first new antibiotics in over 60 years using AI, targeting MRSA. The study, published in Nature, open
Antimicrobial Resistance: How Europe Is Fighting the Next Pandemic
Antimicrobial resistance could cause 10 million deaths annually by 2050. Europe is grappling with overuse in healthcare and agriculture. New
Biosimilars: EU's Cost-Saving Biologics Gain Ground in Healthcare Systems
Biosimilars are biological medicines that are cheaper copies of approved reference drugs, with the same efficacy and safety. The European Co
EU Revamps Health Innovation Rules to Reverse R&D Decline
The EU is losing ground in pharmaceutical innovation, with new drug development falling from 75 to 64 entities between 2011-2022. The Europe
How the EU Can Revitalize Its Pharmaceutical Innovation Pipeline
The EU is falling behind the US and Japan in pharmaceutical innovation. EMA Director General Emer Cooke calls for simpler regulatory pathway
Europe Prepares for Winter as COVID-19 Cases Rise Amid New Variants
Health officials across Europe report a significant rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations, driven by new, more transmissible variants.
Cycling like the Dutch could cut global emissions by 686 million tonnes
If everyone cycled as much as the Dutch, global CO2 emissions would drop by 686 million tonnes a year. That's more than the entire carbon fo