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Modernising our approach to tackling the rising wildfire threat
Environment
2025 was the worst wildfire season in Europe since records began. With climate change, the risk of wildfires is increasing, both in terms of intensity and frequency. The Commission has…
Environment
Press releasePublished 17 Mar 2026ImageGeorge Pachantouris via Getty ImagesClimate-resilient agriculture can help maintain productivity and stabilise farm incomes—while safeguarding food security and the ecosystem in Europe. Strategic investment and stronger…
Environment
Reducing pollution, in line with the EU Zero Pollution action plan, could improve mental health across Europe, according to an EEA briefing published today. The publication covers the links between…
Environment
The European Commission has approved more than €103 million for seven strategic projects under the LIFE programme, backing initiatives in Finland, France, Greece, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain. Brussels…
Energy
Europe spent Tuesday confronting a familiar strategic weakness in real time: its exposure to imported energy. As ministers weighed emergency options and EU leaders focused again on competitiveness, the latest…
Environment
The introduction of the EU’s second ‘cap and trade’ emissions trading system (ETS2) for the road transport and buildings sectors will help spur Europe’s decarbonisation ambitions, accelerating the shift to cleaner fuels and technologies. Providing early financial support to…
Environment
Press releasePublished 10 Feb 2026Image©József Ölveti, Urban Treasures EEATransport remains Europe’s most persistent climate challenge. While rail offers a low-emission alternative for moving people and goods, Europe’s continued reliance on…
