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Air quality improving in Europe but more effort needed: report #Europe

Air quality improving in Europe but more effort needed: report
Air quality in Europe is improving but more effort is needed to reach the European Union's 2030 targets, the European Environment Agency (EEA) said in its annual report on Thursday.

"Offshore wind firm that took Trump payout hits a milestone in Europe"
#Europe #Renewables #WindTurbines

Offshore wind firm that took Trump payout hits a milestone in Europe
Even as Ocean Winds abandons two U.S. offshore wind leases, it’s staying the course on projects elsewhere, including a floating French array that flicked…

#Europe MUST reclaim its #DigitalSovereignty
Le juge français privé de carte bancaire et de Gmail par l’administration Trump témoigne : « Ma vie personnelle est devenue un laboratoire de la perte de souveraineté »

Why is Europe still not ready for extreme heat? #Europe

"How Repair Cafés in Europe are Changing the Way People Think About Broken Things"
#Europe #Technology
https://hap…

How Repair Cafés in Europe are Changing the Way People Think About Broken Things | Happy Eco News
Repair cafés in Europe are transforming waste and consumption habits. A new EU Right to Repair Directive is making professional repairs cheaper and more accessible, cutting millions of tons of waste and greenhouse gases every year.

Europe climate report signals rising extremes #Europe

Europe climate report signals rising extremes
Europe endured a historic heatwave across Nordic countries, shrinking glaciers and record sea temperatures in 2025 as the fast-warming continent faces more frequent climate extremes, a new report showed Wednesday.

Euro🩸vision🩸song🩸contest.
The music of genocide.
Made in Europe™️
#EU #Europe #Eurovision #EurovisionSongContest

"Heat pump sales rise 17% across Europe in Q1 as energy prices surge"
#Europe #HeatPumps #Energy

Heat pump sales rise 17% across Europe in Q1 as energy prices surge
Residential heat pump sales increased 17% across 11 European countries in the first quarter of 2026, following a sharp rise in gas and oil prices after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in March, says the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA).

"Recycling of electric vehicle batteries needs to be improved in Europe"
#Europe #Recycling #EV #ElectricVehicles

Recycling of electric vehicle batteries needs to be improved in Europe
Electric vehicle batteries depend on many critical metals, and their recycling must be made as efficient as possible in Europe. A new research report examines the key challenges and new opportunities that either hinder or enable improved battery recycling in Europe. The study, conducted by the Environmental Policy Research Group at the University of Eastern Finland, highlights the importance of European battery and automotive industry stakeholders and the need for stronger corporate cooperation…

It's been three years since I last went for a jog. But after my bike ride this morning, I hit the road for a 5k run because I promised myself I'd run a race tomorrow. I usually think impulsive ideas are the best, but I might regret this one. I can already feel the stiffness setting in!
#europe #running

Europe does it:
Better.
Safer.
Greener.
Fairer.
Private.
Stronger.
Better.
European alternatives to US products / services:
only-eu.eu/en/
#EU #Europe #Europa

Five things to know about heat waves in Europe #Europe #environment

Five things to know about heat waves in Europe
The scorching weather that has smashed temperature records across Europe this week shows the growing number and intensity of heat waves on the continent.

"Europe removes record number of dams in 2025 to restore rivers, help species"
#Europe #Environment #Rivers

Europe removes record number of dams in 2025 to restore rivers, help species
A massive slab of wartime concrete blocked the Pčinja River in Kumanovo, North Macedonia for more than 70 years. A 53-meter-long and 30-meter-wide (174 by 98 feet) structure of reinforced concrete packed with salvaged railway steel impeded the free flow of water and fish for at least 70 kilometers (44 miles) upstream. It was considered […]

After 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban finally be unseated?
#Hungary

After 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban finally be unseated?
Hungary is going to the polls in nine days - after 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban be unseated?

"In numbers: How Europe is warming faster than anywhere else"
#Europe #Climate #ClimateChange

Talked to a friend I've not spoken to in a while, and it seems he's been sucked into the #China disinformation sphere and fully sees it as the world's only hope.
While I get it somewhat - the search for a "savoir" when everyone else - #Europe

"Europe could source half its critical materials from waste by 2050, study finds"
#Europe #Minerals #Resources

The next step is predictable, Trump will threaten european countries with stopping his "support" for Ukraine and NATO, if they don't assist in Hormuz. Mob/Mafia tactics. Ofcourse Russia is fully allowed to support Iran while the US lifts oilsanctions on Russia....
#Trump #Europe

Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave #Europe

Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave
French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.

"Extreme heat in Europe ‘a brutal reminder’ of climate crisis, UN chief says"
#Europe #Climate #ClimateChange

The 2040 milestones that Europe must meet to achieve climate-neutrality by 2050 #Europe …

The 2040 milestones that Europe must meet to achieve climate-neutrality by 2050
Energy, transport, heating and industrial transition: A major modeling study now provides EU-wide guidance with high sector detail on the required pace of transition to fossil-free technologies. The conclusion is encouraging: the EU Green Deal is realistic, and it will ultimately make the continent stronger and more independent from oil and gas crises.

"Media reaction: UK and Europe’s ‘mind-boggling’ May heat and climate change"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Europe

Media reaction: UK and Europe's ‘mind-boggling’ May heat and climate change - Carbon Brief
Europe has been hit by a searing heatwave this May, which has shattered temperature records across France, Spain and the UK.

#Wero: Developer Insights Into #Europe’s PayPal #Alternative

RE: #DutGemacht #DiDay #SocialMedia #2MR #SaveSocial #Europe #democracy #eurostack #digitalsovereignty

"Hair salons in Europe are dumping their clippings into forests and it’s miraculous"
#Europe #Hair #Environment

Hair salons in Europe are dumping their clippings into forests and it’s miraculous
Salons generate an enormous amount of discarded hair each year. But those clippings are now part of a brilliant environmental fix.

Illustration of the fact that the USA contributes absolutely nothing to Ukraine anymore.
#USA #Ukraine #Europe #EU

Fresh air, morning sunshine and a nice bike.
#BikeTooter #bike #europe #prague

"Only 13 countries in the world breathe safe air. Three of them are in Europe"
#Europe #AirPollution #Emissions

Only three countries in Europe breathe safe air – new report
India is home to the world's most polluted city, according to IQAir's newly released World Air Quality Report.

Inequality causing 100,000 extra deaths a year from heat and cold in Europe https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/08/inequality-extra-deaths-heat-cold-europe-climate

"Hair salons in Europe are dumping their clippings into forests and it’s miraculous"
#Europe #Hair #Environment

Hair salons in Europe are dumping their clippings into forests and it’s miraculous
Salons generate an enormous amount of discarded hair each year. But those clippings are now part of a brilliant environmental fix.

Study finds 40% of European gas stoves leak cancer-causing benzene while turned off #Europe

Study finds 40% of European gas stoves leak cancer-causing benzene while turned off
Benzene, a compound linked with leukemia and other blood cancers, is leaking from gas stoves in Europe, a new study finds. According to the World Health Organization, there is no safe level of exposure to benzene, a compound that occurs naturally in crude oil and natural gas, and can also be found in cigarette smoke. Experts say that even low levels of benzene can raise the risk of cancer.

An excellent video as usual on why #Europe really needs #Ukraine for defence from @… - and if you want to hear what Ukrainian #PolarScience can do for and with us in #Antarctica, we are organising a showcase in Brussels at the natural history museum on 11th September.
Details via @… to follow!
https://youtu.be/i4g8rp6aOgc?si=bMwQz4V4WBawi02s

I don't drink, I don't drugs, but I do swear and smoke cigars like we are in the 70s.
I think that's rock n roll.
#rocknroll #fun #europe

I'm not sure the US administration understands the damage it has done to Big Tech. Europe is shifting to open source
#us #bigtech #europe #opensource

"Arctic ice loss brings dual heatwaves to Europe and eastern Asia"
#Europe #Asia #Climate #ClimateChange

"Europe’s ‘staggering’ clean power gains undermined by failure to phase out fuel-burning machines"
#Europe #Energy #FossilFuels

Does anyone know why #Entso e App dies Not work anymore? #renewables #energy #europe

"‘Europe learned the wrong lesson’ by doubling down on fossil fuels while India and China went green"
#Europe #FossilFuels #Energy

‘Europe learned the wrong lesson’ on energy from Russia-Ukraine war
Countries that invested in renewable energy in 2022 are better able to withstand the current fuel crisis, experts say.

"Europe failing to drive faster corporate EV adoption, analysis finds"
#Europe #EV #ElectricVehicles #Cars

"Five European countries will save 58% on energy bills this year thanks to clean power"
#Europe #Energy #Renewables

Ranked: EU nations with cleanest energy mix to save 58% more on bills
Consumers in five EU countries will save up to €8.5 billion on their energy bills this year, compared to those with the dirtiest energy mix.

"European residential heat pump sales increased in 2025"
#Europe #HeatPumps #Energy

European residential heat pump sales increased in 2025
Analysis across 16 European countries finds an around 240,000 increase in the number of residential heat pump sales year-on-year. The European Heat Pump Association attributes the upward trend to governments stabilizing subsidy schemes.

Ofcourse it didn't happen but Trump will take any chance to offend his NATO-allies.
#trump #nato #europe #hormuz

"Why European households throw away so much food – and how to curb the waste mountain"
#Europe #Food #FoodWaste

Why European households throw away so much food – and how to curb the waste mountain
Wastage of edible food means lost calories, lost money and a growing climate problem.

"Europe’s disappearing birds are a symptom of a broken food and farming system"
#Europe #Birds #Animals

Scientist calls for nature-friendly farming to save Europe’s birds
Intensive farming is behind the disappearance of European birds, an expert tells Euronews Green.

Trump says he does not need the help from anyone... When everybody said "no" when asked.....
#USA #NATO #Europe #Iran

"European renewable projects with batteries to surge 450% by 2030"
#Europe #Batteries #Energy

European renewable projects with batteries to surge 450% by 2030
New research has revealed that European renewable projects paired with battery storage are expected to grow more than 450% by 2030 as developers respond to grid congestion, falling power prices and rising renewable curtailment.

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#vanlife #camping #europe #germany

"Airline emissions in Europe top pre-Covid levels despite pledge to decarbonise"
#Europe #Aviation #Aeroplanes #Emissions

"Report: Europe outpaces US and China in energy transition investment"
#Europe #US #USA #America

"How the plastic bottle cap became a parable for the value of EU regulation"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Plastic #Plastics