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Environment

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 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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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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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Iran reveals a vulnerability of the USA that could be disastrous in a confrontation with China
Iran reveals a vulnerability of the USA that could be disastrous in a confrontation with China
Romania Meets All Conditions for Early Elections. The Decision Now Rests With Nicușor Dan
Romania Meets All Conditions for Early Elections. The Decision Now Rests With Nicușor Dan
Trump made a big bet on AI. If he’s wrong, the consequences could be catastrophic
Trump made a big bet on AI. If he’s wrong, the consequences could be catastrophic
Nicușor Dan a transmis un mesaj criptat, înainte de votul din Parlament pentru noul guvern, prin care ceartă din nou partidele
A statement by the president is like an equation with too many unknowns
Emilian Isailă
Last US troops leave Iraq after two decades. Iran sees victory as fears of Islamic State resurgence grow
Last US troops leave Iraq after two decades. Iran sees victory as fears of Islamic State resurgence grow
Securistan. When did the intelligence services resume the state’s re-infiltration and why – Video Podcast
Securistan. When did the intelligence services resume the state’s re-infiltration and why – Video Podcast
Emilian Isailă
European conservatives prepare for 2029. How they plan to win back voters from the far right
European conservatives prepare for 2029. How they plan to win back voters from the far right
Students challenge mandatory school uniforms. What studies say about bullying – and what other countries have found
Students challenge mandatory school uniforms. What studies say about bullying – and what other countries have found
Gabriela Pleș
How Romania could benefit from a more united Central and Eastern Europe
How Romania could benefit from a more united Central and Eastern Europe
Sobering conclusion from CNN journalist who documented Trump’s lies for a decade: “American democracy has suffered”
Sobering conclusion from CNN journalist who documented Trump’s lies for a decade: “American democracy has suffered”
BUSINESS
US report on Romania’s business environment: High taxes, frequently changing laws and bureaucracy create hurdles for investors
US report on Romania’s business environment: High taxes, frequently changing laws and bureaucracy create hurdles for investors
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
ATM rules are changing: Customers will be able to withdraw custom amounts regardless of which bank issued their card
ATM rules are changing: Customers will be able to withdraw custom amounts regardless of which bank issued their card
TollRo goes live with system riddled with errors: 80% of tests by hauliers found problems
TollRo goes live with system riddled with errors: 80% of tests by hauliers found problems
Energie curent electric becuri
Romania, among the most expensive energy markets in the European Union
Heat pumps are gaining ground in Europe, but Romania has a major disadvantage
Heat pumps are gaining ground in Europe, but Romania has a major disadvantage
Citi and Erste See Romania Keeping S&P Rating, but 2027 Risks Loom
Citi and Erste See Romania Keeping S&P Rating, but 2027 Risks Loom
POLITICS
Nicușor Dan explains why he opposes early elections: “Romania would be paralysed for five months”
Nicușor Dan explains why he opposes early elections: “Romania would be paralysed for five months”
Mureșan Government Rejected by Parliament, Falling More Than 50 Votes Short (Photo & Video)
Mureșan Government Rejected by Parliament, Falling More Than 50 Votes Short (Photo & Video)
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Kelemen Hunor, UDMR
Kelemen Hunor: My head hurts. I am terrified. It’s not just about the sword, the rifle, the machine gun! What does he say about the next appointment (Video)
British PM says Brexit has done “more harm than good,” seeks new relationship with EU
British PM says Brexit has done “more harm than good,” seeks new relationship with EU
The hearings of the proposed ministers ended in a tie: 8 positive opinions, 8 negative. Wednesday, the decisive test for the Mureșan Government
The hearings of the proposed ministers ended in a tie: 8 positive opinions, 8 negative. Wednesday, the decisive test for the Mureșan Government
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić resigns. He could return to power as prime minister
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić resigns. He could return to power as prime minister
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