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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.

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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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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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Europeans want a stronger Europe but doubt it can become a reality. Distrust fuels the far right
Europeans want a stronger Europe but doubt it can become a reality. Distrust fuels the far right
Gabriela Pleș
Deficit in Romania’s pension, unemployment and health budgets deepens, reaching nearly 28% of total budget deficit
Deficit in Romania’s pension, unemployment and health budgets deepens, reaching nearly 28% of total budget deficit
How Russia is trying to paralyze Kiev without occupying it: Moscow’s goal is not surrender
How Russia is trying to paralyze Kiev without occupying it: Moscow’s goal is not surrender
Can women solve Ukraine’s troop shortage? “If women end up being mobilized, I’ll consider our country lost.”
Can women solve Ukraine’s troop shortage? “If women end up being mobilized, I’ll consider our country lost.”
Gabriela Pleș
AUR a ajuns cel mai mare partid din țară, iar posibilitatea de a guverna  mai devreme sau mai târziu e foarte mare. În imagine, George Simion, liderul formațiunii extremiste
AUR cannot be stopped from reaching government – Video interview
Emilian Isailă
Merz has no good answers as the far right targets his downfall
Merz has no good answers as the far right targets his downfall
The risk Europe will face after the war in Ukraine ends
The risk Europe will face after the war in Ukraine ends
The political earthquake that began in one of Germany’s smallest states. Why AfD’s victory matters for all of Europe
The political earthquake that began in one of Germany’s smallest states. Why AfD’s victory matters for all of Europe
Nicușor Dan a ajuns într-un moment pe care-l detestă, acela în care e nevoit să-și asume riscuri. În imagine, la o expoziție România-SUA din luna iulie, contemplând o fotografie
The appointment of the prime minister does not mean the crisis is resolved. The president’s mistake cannot be undone
Emilian Isailă
Saxony-Anhalt’s state election will have a nationwide impact
Saxony-Anhalt’s state election will have a nationwide impact
BUSINESS
Canada hits US with tariffs of up to 50%. Trump retaliates with bans and new threats
Canada hits US with tariffs of up to 50%. Trump retaliates with bans and new threats
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Oil stays below $100, but diesel prices aren’t falling. Why they could remain high until winter
Oil stays below $100, but diesel prices aren’t falling. Why they could remain high until winter
Gabriela Pleș
Three ways the Iran war changed the global economy
Three ways the Iran war changed the global economy
Why are European countries moving their gold out of North America?
Why are European countries moving their gold out of North America?
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Diesel gets cheaper from today as excise duty is cut by 25%. How much a litre now costs at the pump
Diesel gets cheaper from today as excise duty is cut by 25%. How much a litre now costs at the pump
Romania’s Budget Deficit Falls Sharply After First Seven Months as VAT Revenues Rise and Wage Spending Drops
Romania’s Budget Deficit Falls Sharply After First Seven Months as VAT Revenues Rise and Wage Spending Drops
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
POLITICS
AfD triumph puts Merz in a bind. German chancellor under pressure after CDU disaster in Saxony-Anhalt
AfD triumph puts Merz in a bind. German chancellor under pressure after CDU disaster in Saxony-Anhalt
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Friedrich Merz will lose the regional elections on Sunday, regardless of the outcome
Friedrich Merz will lose the regional elections on Sunday, regardless of the outcome
Nicușor Dan says he will designate a new prime minister in the following days. It’s time to settle the issue (Video)
Nicușor Dan says he will designate a new prime minister in the following days. It’s time to settle the issue (Video)
A USR senator announced his resignation from the party: I am leaving because I do not want to become a spectator of my own silence
A USR senator announced his resignation from the party: I am leaving because I do not want to become a spectator of my own silence
Surprise of the day. Nicușor Dan went to CSM for the first time: „The vast majority of magistrates in Romania are honest and responsible people” (Video)
Surprise of the day. Nicușor Dan went to CSM for the first time: „The vast majority of magistrates in Romania are honest and responsible people” (Video)
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
“Fritz Amendment” lands on European Commission’s desk. Brussels demands answers from Romania, with €770 million at stake
“Fritz Amendment” lands on European Commission’s desk. Brussels demands answers from Romania, with €770 million at stake
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