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Europe’s summer heatwaves killed more than 16,000 people
The heatwaves that swept the Continent were responsible for more than two-thirds of the 24,400 heat-related deaths estimated in Europe this summer, or 16,266 people, according to a new study conducted by scientists at Imperial College London.
Renewables sector warns Croatia risks losing billions in investments
Industry associations say that without rapid intervention, Croatia risks increasing fossil fuel imports, losing market confidence and undermining climate and energy objectives.
Moldova unveils €43bn energy strategy to 2050 focused on renewables and storage
Ambitious strategy aims to strengthen energy security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and align Moldova with European sustainability standards.
Romania sees surge in extreme weather alerts
Greenpeace Romania study shows an upward trend in storms, floods, and tornadoes.
Moldova briefly covers full power demand with renewable generation
Moldova has invested into solar and wind capacity as it seeks to end dependence on imports from Russia-backed separatist Transnistria.
EU faces worst wildfire season on record as over 1mn hectares burn
The European Union is enduring its most severe wildfire season since records began, with more than 1.01mn hectares of land scorched so far this year,
Bulgaria moves to tackle worsening water crisis
Mostly built during the communist era, Bulgaria's water supply network suffers from chronic underinvestment, ageing pipelines and environmental degradation.
Croatia faces 2°C hike in average temperatures by 2070
Temperatures have been steadily rising across the country since the mid-20th century with cities up to 10°C higher than rural areas.
Montenegrin soldier killed, another injured as wildfires rage across country
Montenegro has been battling multiple wildfires, forcing evacuations as authorities deployed all available resources.
Serbia and EU sign €325mn environment and energy funding deal
Funds to be directed toward sustainable waste management, wastewater infrastructure improvements and energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings and households.
Renewables make up Dutch power supplies for the first time - OWID
For the first time, in 2024, more than half of the electricity produced in the Netherlands came from renewable sources, and almost all of it (45%) from solar and wind.
Croatian scientists’ discovery may hold key to combatting water pollution
Scientists at Croatia’s Ruđer Bošković Institute (IRB) have become the first in the world to decode the genes of a small parasite called Dentitruncus truttae.
Bulgaria seeks EU’s air support to fight raging fires
Hundreds of firefighters and volunteers have been struggling to bring wildfires under control as heatwave grips Bulgaria.
Albania steps up emergency measures as wildfires threaten homes and protected areas
Albania adopts emergency measures to combat fires threatening homes and national parks, as heatwave increases fire risk across the country.
Resalta acquires Statkraft's Croatian renewable energy business
Slovenia-based Resalta says it aims to support Croatia’s efforts to develop sustainable and reliable energy systems aligned with European climate goals.