80% of Europe’s natural habitats in poor shape: report
More than 80 percent of the EU's natural habitats are in poor or bad condition and more must be done to protect them, the European Environment Agency (EEA) has warned in a report
EU leaders to decide tougher climate goal in December
EU leaders have said they will decide on a more stringent climate target for 2030 at a summit in December, leaving more time to forge a united response to climate change
Climate change to bring longer droughts in Europe: study
Two-year droughts like the record-breaking one that gripped Central Europe from 2018 to 2019 could become much more frequent if the region fails to curb greenhouse gas emissions, researchers say
Europe flooding period worst in 500 years: study
Europe has been struck by more frequent and widespread flooding in recent decades than at any other time in the past 500 years, according to a sweeping analysis of the continent's flood history
Renewables now EU’s biggest source of electricity: study
Renewable energy sources such as the wind and the sun overtook fossil fuels as the EU's main generators of electricity in the first half of this year, according to a new study
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What now? Re-elected Polish president’s key challenges
Despite narrowly winning re-election, Polish President Andrzej Duda will face a newly energised opposition as the country's economy heads for its first recession in decades
Forest harvesting in Europe threatens climate goals: study
A dramatic shift in forest harvesting to meet increased demand for wood could threaten the European Union's climate goals, according to a study by the European Commission
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Confident Greens encroach on traditional European left
With a stunning string of wins in local elections, France's Greens have intensified a Europe-wide trend of ecological forces stealing the limelight on the left from traditional socialist parties
EU report laments lack of progress on gender equality, climate goals
The "United Nations Sustainable Development Goals" is a global initiative to help the world achieve more sustainability and equality. Accordingly, Eurostat, the EU's statistical office, has evaluated and examined the European Union's performance towards implementing and achieving these goals.
Europe basks in hot weather as experts fear virus risk
Recently released from lockdown, many Europeans thronged shady parks as temperatures soared during a heat wave experts fear will lead to new infections as people flout social distancing rules