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The Environment category brings the most important news about the environment, global warming, climate change, pollution, but we also present innovative people who have found solutions to protect nature.

A selfie taken in the Colombian jungle led to the discovery of a spectacular species of giant water lily

A selfie taken in the Colombian jungle led to the discovery of a spectacular species of giant water lily

A photograph posted on social media has led to the discovery of a new species of giant water lily, hidden until now in the depths of the jungle in Colombia.…

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A powerful climate phenomenon is rapidly intensifying. El Niño could reach record strength in December

A powerful climate phenomenon is rapidly intensifying. El Niño could reach record strength in December

The El Niño climate phenomenon is rapidly intensifying and could become the strongest ever recorded. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), it will peak in December and continue to…

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The oceans are absorbing a record amount of heat: the equivalent of the energy of 12 Hiroshima bombs per second. Chain effects worldwide

The oceans are absorbing a record amount of heat: the equivalent of the energy of 12 Hiroshima bombs per second. Chain effects worldwide

The world’s oceans are warming at an unprecedented rate, and the changes occurring in the depths are starting to affect people everywhere. Rising sea levels, intensifying storms, and the degradation…

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The most exposed countries to the risk of storms

The most exposed countries to the risk of storms

Ten countries have the highest exposure to storms, as shown in a report that assessed 193 states. Only two European countries are among the top 100 in this ranking. Ten…

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Exceptionally strong El Niño could cause more than 450,000 heat-related deaths by February, researchers estimate

Exceptionally strong El Niño could cause more than 450,000 heat-related deaths by February, researchers estimate

The heatwave associated with the El Niño phenomenon could potentially cause around 451,000 additional deaths worldwide between June 2026 and February 2027. This is an estimate based on models, not…

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The EU will form an alliance for climate insurance after a summer full of extreme weather events

The EU will form an alliance for climate insurance after a summer full of extreme weather events

The European Union will create a climate insurance system to expand coverage against extreme weather events, following a summer marked by drought, wildfires, and heatwaves across the continent. Climate change…

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The planet is entering a vicious cycle: Nature could amplify global warming by up to 30%

The planet is entering a vicious cycle: Nature could amplify global warming by up to 30%

Rising temperatures are turning forests, wetlands, and tundra into additional sources of greenhouse gases. These emissions further heat up the planet and sustain a vicious cycle that could add between…

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Heatwave sweetens grapes and pushes Champagne’s alcohol content to historic high

Heatwave sweetens grapes and pushes Champagne’s alcohol content to historic high

The heatwaves that hit France this summer hastened the ripening of grapes in the Champagne region and raised sugar levels to unusually high levels. For the first time, authorities allowed…

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The cities that no longer want to feed AI: Water, electricity and peace and quiet - the hidden cost of the tech revolution

The cities that no longer want to feed AI: Water, electricity and peace and quiet - the hidden cost of the tech revolution

Artificial intelligence seems to live somewhere in the cloud. In reality, it needs huge buildings, thousands of servers, enormous amounts of electricity, and, in some cases, a lot of water…

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The warning hidden in the Galápagos coral reefs: El Niño is getting stronger as the planet warms

The warning hidden in the Galápagos coral reefs: El Niño is getting stronger as the planet warms

Coral from the Galápagos Islands has preserved in their skeletons the history of Pacific Ocean temperatures over the past millennium. Information extracted by researchers from these true natural archives shows…

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Grim toll of Europe's heatwaves: At least 35,000 excess deaths

Grim toll of Europe's heatwaves: At least 35,000 excess deaths

The successive heatwaves this summer have been accompanied by a sharp increase in mortality across Europe. Preliminary data indicates at least 35,000 deaths above the expected level, but the final…

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Europe's seas are heating up. Mediterranean temperatures reach 33°C as scientists warn of what could come next

Europe's seas are heating up. Mediterranean temperatures reach 33°C as scientists warn of what could come next

The seas around Europe have reached unusually high temperatures this summer, and the main culprit is global warming. In some areas, the water has been up to 6 degrees Celsius…

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Europe is the world’s fastest warming continent. What is to blame?

Europe is the world’s fastest warming continent. What is to blame?

The entire world is getting hotter as carbon pollution from burning fossil fuels traps more heat, but Europe is warming twice as fast as other continents. The consequences are becoming…

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World's oceans warmer than ever. "Unprecedented" El Niño could push planet to new heat record

World's oceans warmer than ever. "Unprecedented" El Niño could push planet to new heat record

The world’s seas were warmer in July than in any other July since measurements began, while Western Europe experienced the hottest start to summer ever recorded. The extreme heat came…

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Goats, Europe's new "weapon" against wildfires

Goats, Europe's new "weapon" against wildfires

Europe is trying to change the way it fights wildfires. In addition to planes and intervention teams, authorities and specialists are increasingly talking about prevention measures, one of which is…

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Moose return to Romania after more than 200 years. First four animals adapting well (Video)

Moose return to Romania after more than 200 years. First four animals adapting well (Video)

Four moose brought to Vânători Neamț Natural Park this spring are adapting better and better to the new habitat, announced the National Forestry Administration – Romsilva. The animals are part…

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State of emergency in Greece: Hotels start saving water, tourists rewarded for giving up daily room cleaning

State of emergency in Greece: Hotels start saving water, tourists rewarded for giving up daily room cleaning

Climate change and a new crowded tourist season are putting unprecedented pressure on water reserves in several islands of Greece. Emergency status due to drought has been declared on seven…

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Romania opposes new EU tax that could drive up transport and heating costs

Romania opposes new EU tax that could drive up transport and heating costs

Romania has joined a group of ten European Union member states requesting the European Commission to reconsider the introduction of the ETS2 system, the new carbon tax applied to fuels…

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Europe tests a novel idea: railways that generate electricity (Video)

Europe tests a novel idea: railways that generate electricity (Video)

After the success of the first pilot project in Switzerland, Italy could become the next European country to install photovoltaic panels between railway tracks, turning the railway infrastructure into a…

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Trump loses the battle with green energy: Americans choose solar panels, even though the president tells them they are not good

Trump loses the battle with green energy: Americans choose solar panels, even though the president tells them they are not good

Donald Trump’s efforts to impose polluting coal on the US energy market seem to be failing. Americans prefer to install solar panels on their roofs. Donald Trump’s relentless war against…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Trump the brave and his two faces. When he’s a tiger and when he’s a lamb
Trump the brave and his two faces. When he’s a tiger and when he’s a lamb
O reacție SRI la adresa unor critici făcute de Ludovic Orban într-o emisiune TVR a reaprins dezbaterea despre lipsa controlului civil asupra serviciilor secrete din România
For a quarter of a century, Ludovic Orban criticizes SRI. Finally, he received a response, one that reignites the debate about the crisis of the secret services
Emilian Isailă
The editorial board of The New York Times: How Trump Betrays Ukraine
The editorial board of The New York Times: How Trump Betrays Ukraine
În primăvara anului trecut, în plină campanie electorală, într-o dezbatere organizată de Antena 3 CNN, la o întrebare a unui reporter despre posibilitatea creșterii TVA, Nicușor Dan a făcut o promisiune scrisă în fața camerelor de luat vederi că, în situația în care va ajunge președinte, taxa pe valoarea adăugată nu se va modifica. Ceea ce nu s-a întâmplat.
The paper that turned Romania back to the Dragnea era
Emilian Isailă
Marian Neacșu, un fost condamnat penal, a fost numit ministru de Interne cu scopul de a crea o majoritate parlamentară pentru PSD
What will PSD do once back in power?
Emilian Isailă
The old world order has set. Three scenarios for what will follow
The old world order has set. Three scenarios for what will follow
The uprising that could spark a war between Russia and NATO. Inside the crisis simulation involving a Romanian participant
The uprising that could spark a war between Russia and NATO. Inside the crisis simulation involving a Romanian participant
The EU is heading into a perfect storm. Why Europe risks becoming paralysed at the worst possible moment
The EU is heading into a perfect storm. Why Europe risks becoming paralysed at the worst possible moment
Șansa ca Ilie Bolojan să reușească să pună presiune în mod eficient pe guvern din opoziție are legătură și cu un eveniment major ce va avea loc la începutul lunii noiembrie
Will Ilie Bolojan manage to keep the light on in the pantry?
Emilian Isailă
Paolo Zampolli, un apropiat al lui Trump, implicat în Dosarele Epstein, a fost în România la un eveniment de la care l-a sunat în fața jurnaliștilor pe Nicușor Dan, președintele României, iar acesta i-a răspuns la telefon. Zampolli a fost concediat de Trump, corupția lui devenind o vulnerabilitate pentru liderul american în contextul alegerile din noiembrie
100 critical days. Romania in the eye of the storm
Emilian Isailă
BUSINESS
Romania’s Finance Ministry warns: Final weeks of 2026 will be crucial. What’s happening with government spending and public debt?
Romania’s Finance Ministry warns: Final weeks of 2026 will be crucial. What’s happening with government spending and public debt?
Moody’s says Romania can bring down its budget deficit, but a major test lies ahead. What’s next for its credit rating?
Moody’s says Romania can bring down its budget deficit, but a major test lies ahead. What’s next for its credit rating?
Rheinmetall announces major investment plans for Mangalia shipyard, where four naval vessels are to be built for Romania
Rheinmetall announces major investment plans for Mangalia shipyard, where four naval vessels are to be built for Romania
Romania still has the highest inflation rate in the EU. Prices are rising almost twice as fast as the EU average
Romania still has the highest inflation rate in the EU. Prices are rising almost twice as fast as the EU average
Government plans Romarm reorganisation, with 15 subsidiaries to form an industrial holding company. Economy minister criticises lack of orders and high commission fees
Government plans Romarm reorganisation, with 15 subsidiaries to form an industrial holding company. Economy minister criticises lack of orders and high commission fees
Bank of America hit with record fine for failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions
Bank of America hit with record fine for failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
POLITICS
Nicușor Dan, the fourth editorial in the conservative press in the USA. Calls for more American forces in the Black Sea
Nicușor Dan, the fourth editorial in the conservative press in the USA. Calls for more American forces in the Black Sea
Irina Olteanu
European Commission President congratulates PM Luca Niculescu: There is no time to waste
European Commission President congratulates PM Luca Niculescu: There is no time to waste
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Will Bolojan run for president in 2030? What are his plans for PNL?
Will Bolojan run for president in 2030? What are his plans for PNL?
What PSD rejected under Bolojan may now be acceptable under Niculescu. How the party explains its change of position on listing state-owned companies
What PSD rejected under Bolojan may now be acceptable under Niculescu. How the party explains its change of position on listing state-owned companies
Nicușor Dan is optimistic: On Tuesday, we will have a government
Nicușor Dan is optimistic: On Tuesday, we will have a government
Irina Olteanu
Grindeanu accuses Diana Buzoianu of “playing police officer” and looking for bras and lingerie while holding up motorway construction
Grindeanu accuses Diana Buzoianu of “playing police officer” and looking for bras and lingerie while holding up motorway construction
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