Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
EU Environment Chief: Climate Policy Is Now Defence Policy
European Commissioner Jessika Roswall says environmental policy is now a core part of EU defence strategy. She points to water scarcity, pea
Brussels Warns Albania Over Trump-Linked Resort Project in Protected Area
The European Commission has warned Albania to act without delay on a €1.4 billion resort project linked to Jared Kushner in an ecologically
Europe's Peatlands Gain Strategic Role as Natural Defensive Barriers
Peatlands are being reassessed as natural obstacles for military defence across Europe. Baltic states and Poland are incorporating rewetted
Albania's 'Kushner Island': Why a Luxury Resort Plan Is Sparking Protests
Sazan Island, a former military outpost, is at the center of protests over a luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner. Demonstrators in Tirana
Seven EU States Urge Brussels to Hold Firm on Car CO2 Targets
Seven EU member states have signed a joint document urging the European Commission to resist pressure to relax car CO2 emission standards. T
Nine EU States Push Back Against Mandatory Green Fleet Quotas
A coalition of nine EU member states, led by Poland, is challenging the European Commission's proposal to mandate electric vehicle quotas fo
First Underwater Video of Great White Shark in Mediterranean Captured During Ghost Net Cleanup
Technical divers recorded the first known underwater video of an adult great white shark in the Mediterranean during a ghost net removal mis
How Southern Europe Keeps Cool Without Air Conditioning: Lessons for a Warming Continent
Southern Europeans have long relied on passive cooling techniques to survive heatwaves without air conditioning. From closed shutters to dam
Spain Braces for Intense Heatwave as Temperatures Near 40°C
Most of Spain will experience intense heat this weekend, with temperatures reaching 38°C in the Guadalquivir valley. The heatwave follows th
EU Fossil Fuel Imports Drop Since Iran War, but Germany, Italy, Belgium Buck Trend
EU LNG imports dropped 1.2% since the Iran war began, but Germany, Italy, and Belgium increased theirs. Renewables saved €12.8 billion, yet
Northern Lights Expected Over Germany This Weekend: Best Viewing Tips
The US NOAA has forecast a G3 geomagnetic storm that may bring the northern lights to Germany, especially in the north and along the coasts.
Nosferatu Spider Reaches Baltic Coast: What to Do If Bitten
The Nosferatu spider, tracked by Germany's NABU, has spread to the Baltic islands of Rügen and Usedom. Its bite is painful but not medically