TL;DRThe number of wind turbine approvals in Germany increased by seven percent in the first half of the year. However, the industry has expressed concern about a potential end to this growth.
TL;DRThe West Nile Virus is spreading across Europe and is considered established in Greece and Germany. Italy, Spain, Romania, and North Macedonia are also experiencing transmission of the virus.
TL;DRFlorence has opened a center named Discover, focusing on the risks of digital misuse and serving as Italy's first facility against digital addiction. The article will compare Italian and European approaches to this issue.
TL;DRAbandoned oil and gas extraction sites are being used to store energy from wind and solar power. The stored electricity can be fed back into the grid as needed, similar to geothermal power plants.
TL;DRA study has indicated a slight increase in hospitalizations related to cannabis-induced poisonings and psychoses following its partial legalization. These findings were published in the German Medical Journal.
TL;DRForest fires in southern Europe, particularly near Bordeaux, are proving difficult to combat due to high temperatures. Approximately 10,000 tourists have been evacuated from the French Atlantic coast as a result of a spreading fire.
TL;DRA planned 5,000-kilometer undersea power cable aims to transport wind and solar energy from Morocco to Europe to cover up to five percent of Germany's electricity demand. However, the multi-billion-dollar project is currently facing delays due to ongoing disputes.