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ENTSO-E Publishes Final Report on the Causes of the Power Outage in Spain and Portugal
The European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) has published the final report of the Expert Panel on the power outage of 28 April 2025 in continental Spain and Portugal. In addition to identifying the causes of this…
Collapse of Energy Grids and Their Resilience in the 21st Century
Electricity grids are the backbone of energy systems, from which complex and interconnected lines branch out, enabling even the most remote places in the country to access electricity. In the first half of 2025, the world witnessed three major collapses…
After the Energy Collapse, a New Debate on the Role of Nuclear Energy in Spain
On April 28, 2025, Spain and Portugal experienced one of the most significant blackouts in their recent history. Within seconds, the power system of the Iberian Peninsula collapsed, leaving millions of people without electricity, water, and in complete darkness. The…
Energy System Collapse Across the Peninsula – Power Outage Paralyzes Spain and Portugal
On April 28 at 12:30 p.m. local time, Spain and Portugal were struck by one of the most extensive power outages in recent decades, leaving millions of people without electricity, water, internet access, and under a state of emergency declared…
Spain Between Droughts and Floods – A Mirror of Climate Change
Unfortunately, troubling news is coming from Spain – the country has experienced one of the worst floods in recent history, with at least 95 fatalities, dozens missing, and massive material damage. Images of cars scattered like plastic toys raise the…
Iberian Lynx Rebounding Thanks to Conservation Action
The Iberian Lynx has improved from Endangered to Vulnerable on The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, continuing its dramatic recovery from near extinction thanks to sustained conservation efforts. “As the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species celebrates its 60th…
EU prepares for the 2024 wildfire season
Summer is almost upon us. That means barbecues, beaches and ice cream, but the reality is, it also means bracing ourselves for the upcoming wildfire season. That is why the EU has this week taken proactive measures to bolster firefighting…