Environment
EU Fertiliser Relief Heads to Vote
MEPs are expected to fast-track temporary CAP support as high input costs squeeze farmers and raise food-security concerns The European Parliament is set to vote on Tuesday on emergency support…
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Portugal Fires Turn EU Solidarity Into Action
Cross-border crews and aircraft move in as southern Europe confronts another dangerous summer of heat, smoke and rural risk Portugal’s request for European firefighting support has turned the EU’s summer...
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Most EU Member States on track to meet key air pollutant emission reduction commitments | Press releases
Press releasePublished 01 Jul 2026ImageDavid Vives on UnsplashMost EU Member States are on track to meet their 2020-2029 national emission reduction targets for key air pollutants, according to the latest European Environment Agency...
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Renewables lower energy prices and play key role to reduce vulnerability to fossil fuel supply shocks | Press releases
Press releasePublished 02 Jul 2026ImagePerry Wunderlich, NATURE@work /EEABoosting the use of homegrown renewable electricity is Europe’s best way to reduce its vulnerability to volatile international energy supplies and rising energy…
Environment
Weather changes have affected mental health
Heatwaves, torrential rain and fierce winter storms have left their mark on people’s psyches and moods in 2026 It’s no wonder – even mild, short-term changes in weather can have…
Environment
Dirty air has been shown to damage memory
The effects are worse than years of aging The part of the brain that stores general knowledge about the world Air pollution has long been linked to lung disease, heart…
Environment
EU makes progress against invasive alien species, but spread continues
More than 300 rapid eradication actions have been carried out across the EU, with nearly two thirds proving successful — yet invasive alien species continue to spread and new introductions…
Environment
EU makes progress against invasive alien species, but spread continues | Press releases
Press releasePublished 29 Jun 2026More than 300 rapid eradication actions have been carried out across the EU, with nearly two thirds proving successful — yet invasive alien species continue to…
America
EU Sends Rescue Teams to Venezuela
Eight member states mobilise emergency assistance after the 24 June earthquakes, as UN teams coordinate search-and-rescue support The European Union has deployed rescue teams, medical staff and emergency equipment to...
Energy
EU Ministers Back Grid Overhaul
The Council position opens negotiations on faster permits, stronger interconnections and security rules for Europe’s power networks EU energy ministers agreed a common position on Friday on a major package...