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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.

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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Heatwave: Which European countries are running out of water?

Heatwave: Which European countries are running out of water?

Europe is going through another scorching summer, and many countries are at risk of running out of water. Among them is Romania. Our country uses 33.9% of its water resources,…

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Heatwave rapidly melts Swiss glaciers. Winter snowpack will disappear completely by Monday

Heatwave rapidly melts Swiss glaciers. Winter snowpack will disappear completely by Monday

The heatwave suffocating Europe is dramatically accelerating the melting of the Alpine glaciers. In Switzerland, the snow accumulated over the winter will completely disappear by Monday, June 29, nearly three…

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The ingenious cooling system that Paris wants to use to get rid of air conditioning

The ingenious cooling system that Paris wants to use to get rid of air conditioning

As heatwaves intensify across Europe, most cities resort to a common solution: using more air conditioning. But Paris has chosen a different path: in the ’90s, it began planning one…

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Climate change is spiralling out of control: Europe's heatwave would have been "virtually impossible" 50 years ago

Climate change is spiralling out of control: Europe's heatwave would have been "virtually impossible" 50 years ago

The heatwave affecting Europe these days would have been almost impossible to occur just 50 years ago, and the explanation is as clear as can be, say scientists: climate changes…

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Romania and 11 other EU countries seek more funding for the energy transition beyond 2030

Romania and 11 other EU countries seek more funding for the energy transition beyond 2030

Romania and 11 other European Union states are asking the European Commission to extend one of the most important funding instruments for energy transition beyond 2030. Governments warn that giving…

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The European Commission Speeds Up Mining Projects in Drought-Stricken Regions

The European Commission Speeds Up Mining Projects in Drought-Stricken Regions

The European Commission intends to amend the Water Framework Directive (WFD), the main European regulatory act protecting rivers, groundwater, and wetlands, in order to accelerate the development of critical minerals…

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A natural phenomenon will affect the weather in Europe this summer. Climatologists explain what we should expect

A natural phenomenon will affect the weather in Europe this summer. Climatologists explain what we should expect

This year, El Niño could break records and have a major impact on the food sector, energy production, economies, and ecosystems. Climatologists have warned that El Niño has officially begun.…

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European Parliament Bans the Term "Vegetable Steak" as Paul McCartney Joins the Debate

European Parliament Bans the Term "Vegetable Steak" as Paul McCartney Joins the Debate

The European Parliament has adopted legislation on Tuesday that prohibits the use of terms such as „vegetable steak,” „vegetable bacon,” or „vegetable liver” in an attempt to protect meat producers…

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Half of the world's children face multiple climate hazards, UNICEF warns. Some must swim among crocodiles to get to school

Half of the world's children face multiple climate hazards, UNICEF warns. Some must swim among crocodiles to get to school

The climate crisis is no longer just a problem of the future. For hundreds of millions of children, its effects are already visible in their daily lives: inaccessible schools, extreme…

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Why replacing a gasoline SUV with an electric one is not a good environmental solution

Why replacing a gasoline SUV with an electric one is not a good environmental solution

Governments and car manufacturers present electric cars as the future of eco-friendly transportation. But a less visible trend questions this narrative: electric cars are getting bigger. The International Energy Agency…

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The phenomenon behind the record heat of 2023 and 2024 could return. UN urges urgent preparations

The phenomenon behind the record heat of 2023 and 2024 could return. UN urges urgent preparations

The United Nations warns that a new episode of the El Niño climate phenomenon could start in the coming weeks and could amplify the effects of global warming already felt…

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Trump, another blow to the environment: He is scrapping greenhouse gas restrictions despite climate warnings

Trump, another blow to the environment: He is scrapping greenhouse gas restrictions despite climate warnings

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, is preparing to lift some restrictions imposed during Joe Biden’s term on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), greenhouse gases used in refrigeration and air conditioning…

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More funding for Rabla in 2026. The government says it wants to support both the auto industry and environmental investments

More funding for Rabla in 2026. The government says it wants to support both the auto industry and environmental investments

The Rabla program will have a larger budget in 2026, after the Ministry of Finance decided to increase the funds of the Environmental Fund Administration (AFM) by 100 million lei.…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Netanyahu calculates upsetting Trump is his least-bad option
Netanyahu calculates upsetting Trump is his least-bad option
Ilie Bolojan a anunțat că PNL va susține în Parlament un guvern tehnocrat
What remains after Ilie Bolojan? The Prime Minister who turned on the light in the pantry is getting ready to leave
Emilian Isailă
How the hard reality of climate change hit Europe’s economy this summer
How the hard reality of climate change hit Europe’s economy this summer
Consilierul Marius Lazurcă, generalul Gheorghiță Vlad și Elbridge Colby, subsecretar al Ministerului de Război, s-au întâlnit la Washington în contextul lansării proiectului NATO 3.0
Two high-ranking officials have been in America. What does the trip mean for Romania?
Emilian Isailă
Sorin Grindeanu, blackmailing the president
Sorin Grindeanu, blackmailing the president
Emilian Isailă
Dinu Patriciu (1950-2014) a cumpărat Petromidia cu 50 de milioane de dolari de la statul român și a vândut-o cu un miliard nouă ani mai târziu
Why will the price of gasoline and diesel remain high? Romania, still dependent on Soviet Union oil
Emilian Isailă
Why people want a job at the European Commission – and why so many end up miserable
Why people want a job at the European Commission – and why so many end up miserable
‘Black widows’: Women accused of marrying Russian army recruits to claim death payouts
‘Black widows’: Women accused of marrying Russian army recruits to claim death payouts
One Week On: Was Zelensky’s Washington Visit Really a Success?
One Week On: Was Zelensky’s Washington Visit Really a Success?
Sorin Grindeanu și George Simion testează o posibilă alianță în Parlament, punând presiune pe președintele Nicușor Dan
Checkmate on the president. And not just any 5D
Emilian Isailă
BUSINESS
Energy storage can save us. But batteries also have a risk
Energy storage can save us. But batteries also have a risk
eMag
European Commission clears Naspers’ full takeover of Romanian eMAG
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
The international price of oil has dropped to the lowest level in the last three weeks
The international price of oil has dropped to the lowest level in the last three weeks
Fitch Maintains Romania’s Investment Grade Rating, Warns Over Political Instability and Budget Deficit
Fitch Maintains Romania’s Investment Grade Rating, Warns Over Political Instability and Budget Deficit
Romania passes law allowing temporary diesel excise tax cut. Bogdan Ivan: Fuel prices should fall
Romania passes law allowing temporary diesel excise tax cut. Bogdan Ivan: Fuel prices should fall
Fitch to announce Romania’s rating on Friday. Erste: Mid-year deficit of 2% of GDP lowers downgrade risk
Fitch to announce Romania’s rating on Friday. Erste: Mid-year deficit of 2% of GDP lowers downgrade risk
POLITICS
Last chance for Romania’s Salary Law. Nicușor Dan summons party leaders to Cotroceni on Tuesday, with €770 million at stake
Last chance for Romania’s Salary Law. Nicușor Dan summons party leaders to Cotroceni on Tuesday, with €770 million at stake
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
First resignation from Moldova’s new government comes just three days after taking office
First resignation from Moldova’s new government comes just three days after taking office
Merz sends strong message to Trump administration: Stay out of Germany’s elections
Merz sends strong message to Trump administration: Stay out of Germany’s elections
Ilie Bolojan, România
Bolojan has broken the record: He has the longest-serving interim government since the Revolution
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Ciucu says suspension of PNL congress resolutions shows „the system is working”: „Certain buttons are pushed at key moments”
Ciucu says suspension of PNL congress resolutions shows „the system is working”: „Certain buttons are pushed at key moments”
When does Nicușor Dan expect Romania to have a new government? „The answer is not with me, it’s with the parties”
When does Nicușor Dan expect Romania to have a new government? „The answer is not with me, it’s with the parties”
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