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Chernobyl Four Decades Later: What a New Analysis Reveals About Radioactive Particles in the Soil
Four decades after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, microscopic radioactive particles are still present in the soil around the former power plant. New research by scientists in Germany has shown that some of these particles have retained much of their original…
Austria: More Than 43,000 Applications for Solar Subsidies in Ten Minutes
Austria plans to change its solar subsidy model from 2027, with a greater focus on energy storage, smart energy management and support for the electricity grid. The planned reforms follow strong demand for subsidies, with more than 43,000 applications recorded…
Istanbul Hit by Heaviest Rainfall in Eight Decades
Istanbul was hit by exceptionally heavy rainfall on 14 and 15 October 2026, causing severe flooding, flash floods and major disruptions to daily life. Record rainfall levels were recorded in some parts of the city, flooding numerous roads, underpasses, residential…
EU Introduces New Rules for Data Centres Amid Rising Energy and Water Consumption
The European Commission has proposed a common rating scheme for data centres in the EU aimed at increasing transparency around their energy and water use and supporting their sustainable integration into the European energy system. The scheme will cover individual…
Spain, France, and Italy Intensify Wildfire Battle
Extreme temperatures, prolonged drought, and strong winds have sparked a new wave of wildfires across Southern Europe. In recent weeks, Spain, France, and Italy have been the hardest hit, with firefighting services and civil protection units working around the clock…
Russian Gas Imports to the EU Increased in Early 2026
Despite the entry into force of the REPower Gas Regulation, by which the European Union began phasing out imports of Russian natural gas, data shows that imports from Russia actually increased in the first months of 2026. According to the…
New Artificial Turf Without Microplastics Is Changing Sports Fields
Artificial turf, most commonly used on sports fields, children’s playgrounds, in parks, and for landscaping yards, is generally made from fossil-fuel-based plastics and often contains rubber or plastic infill. For this reason, the development of the first biopolymer artificial turf…