On 6 March 2024, DG DEFIS presented the results of its recently concluded study on an EU Space Label concept to support standardisation in the field of Space Traffic Management.

Aerial surveys of nearly 50 reefs off the coast of Queensland, Australia, have revealed extensive coral bleaching in the southern part of the Great Barrier Reef. The bleaching, which spans from Lizard Island in the north to the Keppel Islands in the south, has impacted a stretch over 1,100 kilometres long of the coral reef, raising concerns...

Tenerife faces a severe water crisis after one of the driest winters on record. The government is taking proactive measures to ensure a steady supply of water, which is vital for both citizens and agriculture, especially since reservoirs are at significantly lower levels than last year. Plans include increasing water treatment and desalination...

The Secretariat of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals recently published the "State of the World's Migratory Species" report, which provides a comprehensive overview of the current status and trends of migratory species worldwide. The report highlights the urgent need for conservation efforts to mitigate...

On 27 February 2024, a grassfire broke out northeast of North Platte, Nebraska, destroying one home and around five outbuildings, among other damage.  Fierce winds of almost 65 kilometres per hour, coupled with dry winter foliage and low humidity, caused the fire to quickly spread over 280 square kilometres, prompting  Nebraska’s governor to...