Green Deal, energy policy, and climate action
The Tour de France will push ahead with an “adapted” stage 3 Monday after wildfires burned nearly 1,500 hectares near the Pyrenees. The fires are part of a wider crisis scorching southern Europe amid record heat.
The WMO warned Friday that strengthening El Niño conditions are dramatically raising the risk of extreme weather events worldwide. Scientists give a 90% probability the event will intensify through early 2024.
More than 85 percent of EU bathing sites earned an “excellent” rating in 2024, but climate change and agricultural runoff are putting pressure on progress. Here’s what the latest report found.
Cape Verde held Spain to a shock 0-0 draw and the capital Praia erupted in scenes residents say they’ve never witnessed before. “It’s the greatest feeling ever,” one fan told the BBC.
Europe is preparing for an unprecedented early summer heatwave as temperatures are set to shatter records across the continent. Meanwhile, financial markets are celebrating their strongest week in months.
The EU’s fiscal watchdog has rejected Commission plans to relax budget rules for energy spending, warning looser regulations could threaten economic stability. The move sets up a clash between fiscal discipline and green investment needs.
The European Union’s newly adopted migration and asylum pact contains a glaring omission: no provisions for people displaced by climate change. As extreme weather events intensify across the globe, experts warn this blind spot could prove catastrophic.
The ocean is changing faster than ever before, threatening the foundation of life on Earth. Scientists warn humanity’s future depends on urgent action to protect marine ecosystems.
Every minute, a garbage truck’s worth of plastic enters our oceans. Yet most people don’t realize how deeply this pollution has infiltrated our lives—and our bodies.
Europe’s rush to secure African hydrogen supplies is reviving uncomfortable parallels to colonial-era resource extraction. Critics say the deals prioritize European energy needs over African development.
