African swine fever spreads across Italy and 13 other EU countries
Since early 2026, Tuscany has recorded 638 African swine fever cases in wild boars — Italy's highest this year; the virus has hit two farms in Massa-Carrara and Pistoia.
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Europe's agriculture in crisis due to abnormally hot summer
All summer we watched abnormal heat stop reactors, dry up rivers, and burn forests across Europe. Now it's clear it's also hitting the continent's food system at its core—crops, milk yields, even poultry farms.
2026 European wildfires claimed dozens of lives and reached Germany
Europe's extreme heat has fueled one of the worst fire seasons in years, with casualties reported.
Europe's heatwave could cost the EU economy 180 billion euros
All summer we covered Europe's heat — halted reactors, dried-up rivers, water limits. Triodos Bank tried to sum it all up in one number.
Alpine farmers bring cattle down from mountains early as drought destroys pastures
Europe is experiencing one of its worst summer droughts in years, and livestock farmers are the first to pay the price. Alpine pastures lack water and feed for cows. Many farmers are forced to move herds to valleys early and buy hay already in summer.
Green energy corridor Caspian — Europe moves from plans to implementation
The "Green Energy Corridor Caspian Sea – Black Sea – Europe" project completed its feasibility study and officially moved to the implementation phase.
IEA Head Calls Slow Electrification One of Europe's Major Mistakes
Europe is too slow in phasing out imported oil and gas, despite recent energy crises, said IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.