Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Reposted by Theodota Nantsou

Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe @caneurope.org · 1d

📢 Input to the consultation on the Revision of the EU Energy Security Framework📢

⚠️ Energy security cannot rely on fossil fuels -from Russia, the US or elsewhere-
⚠️ A fossil fuel-based system doesn’t work for Europe’s security or economy.

Read our response 🔍 caneurope.org/content/uplo...

caneurope.org

2

Theodota Nantsou @theodotanantsou.bsky.social · 1d

Although wars may come and go, the loss of biodiversity is irreversible, undermining the very foundation of life on Earth and threatening humanity's own survival.

#NatureAlert #RestoreNature #LivingPlanet

@britishecologicalsociety.org besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

How a 5% GDP military investment could impact European Union biodiversity

Total defence expenditure of European Union member states that also belong to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in 2024 (blue) compared to projected expenditure at 5% of GDP (red), in millions o...

besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com

Theodota Nantsou @theodotanantsou.bsky.social · 7d

Without serious investment in nature-based resilience, Greece will be unable to withstand the of the #ClimateCrisis. The growing frequency of climate disasters risks triggering not only ecological damage but also economic collapse and social disruption.

wearesolomon.com/mag/format/i...

‘Migrants in their own land’: climate displacement at Europe’s external borders

When record-breaking floods hit central Greece in 2023, entire villages were uprooted. Some of those left houseless remain in the refugee camp where they were relocated — a stark glimpse of Europe’s n...

wearesolomon.com

1

Theodota Nantsou @theodotanantsou.bsky.social · 8d

@eea.europa.eu: "The overall state of Europe’s terrestrial, freshwater and marine biodiversity is poor and has been deteriorating over recent decades"
#LivingPlanet #RestoreNature

www.eea.europa.eu/en/europe-en...

Cartoon credits: Stefan Haller

Theodota Nantsou @theodotanantsou.bsky.social · 9d

New @greenpeace.org report on Putin’s militaristic petrostate. Russia's economy on terminal war armed with fossil fuels, environmental destruction, social oppression and geopolitical aggression. #EndFossilFuels

www.greenpeace.org/internationa...

Russia locked in spiral toward terminal war economy of fossil fuels, state oppression and bloody aggression – pioneering report - Greenpeace International

Russia locked in spiral toward terminal war economy of fossil fuels, state oppression and bloody aggression – pioneering report also sends defiant signal of resistance

www.greenpeace.org

1 4

Reposted by Theodota Nantsou

WWF España @wwf.es · 11d

🐺 Si eres de espíritu libre, te gusta trabajar en equipo y defender tu territorio, eres un #lobo ibérico

Un animal clave en nuestros bosques, cuya aullido es pura vida salvaje. 🌲

1 1 5

Theodota Nantsou @theodotanantsou.bsky.social · 11d

Power mix in Greece - July 2025

57% clean sources (solar, wind & hydro). Lignite still there, but low (6%). Fossil gas is the new beast.

Source: IPTO

Theodota Nantsou @theodotanantsou.bsky.social · 11d

Transformation to healthy diets will require substantial dietary shifts. A diet rich in plant-based foods and with fewer animal source foods confers both improved health & environmental benefits.
Report by the EAT @thelancet.com Commission on sustainable food systems: eatforum.org/eat-lancet/s...

3

Theodota Nantsou @theodotanantsou.bsky.social · 16d

🆘Climate change is an increasingly alarming driver of biodiversity and ecosystem loss in Europe.

🆘Shifts in species distribution, ocean acidification, wildfires are intensifying due to climate change.

❗EU has not set targets directly address the impacts of climate change on nature. #RestoreNature

1

Theodota Nantsou @theodotanantsou.bsky.social · 16d

52 million birds are killed by hunters every year, in Europe. #ClimateChange is an increasingly alarming threat to nature.
EU State of the Environment Report 2025, by @eea.europa.eu
www.eea.europa.eu/en/europe-en...

#NatureAlert

1 2 1

Theodota Nantsou @theodotanantsou.bsky.social · 16d

#NatureAlert

WWF EU @wwf.eu · 16d

🚨New @eea.europa.eu report: Europe's nature is in crisis!
Yet @ec.europa.eu plans to delay #EUDR & weaken EU nature laws.

Leaders must implement & enforce, not dismantle environmental rules! 🌍

"This deregulation madness must stop now!" Ester Asin, WWF EU

👉 www.wwf.eu?19361941/EEA...

1

Reposted by Theodota Nantsou

ICIJ @icij.org · 18d

Hundreds of journalists in Peru this month organized to denounce increasingly dangerous working conditions amid rising harassment and threats. Nearly 300 reporters condemned recent attacks by public officials and demanded additional safeguards.

Read more:

Journalists in Peru seek protection from justice system amid rising threats, harassment by officials - ICIJ

A verbal threat by Lima’s mayor against veteran reporter and ICIJ member Gustavo Gorriti rocked the journalism community.

buff.ly

11 17

Theodota Nantsou @theodotanantsou.bsky.social · 18d

“A mind is like a parachute.
It doesn't work if it is not open.”
― Frank @Zappa

2

Theodota Nantsou @theodotanantsou.bsky.social · 24d

They are not coming back. Two years after Storm Daniel, villages are abandoned. Families who fled say they are among Europe’s first #ClimateRefugees: displaced by extreme weather, priced out of nearby rentals, stuck in red tape.
#ClimateCrisis
@nstamouli.bsky.social www.politico.eu/article/euro...

Europe’s climate refugees: The Greek communities wiped off the map

Villages in the country’s agricultural breadbasket lie half-abandoned two years after catastrophic floods.

www.politico.eu

1

Theodota Nantsou @theodotanantsou.bsky.social · Sep 4

In times of climate crisis, nature is a matter for life and death for all of us. The EU wants to roll back vital environmental protections. Deadline to stop it: 10 September ⏰
Tell them to keep their #HandsOffNature 👉 handsoffnature.eu?utm=.share.b...

Hands Off Nature – Defend Europe’s Forests, Rivers & Wildlife

Stop the dismantling of European environmental protections. Stand up for forests, wildlife, clean air, and safe water - our nature depends on it.

handsoffnature.eu

1

Theodota Nantsou @theodotanantsou.bsky.social · Aug 31

Europe spends its money in the wrong direction: too much on firefighting and not enough on prevention & forest management. The fire season is set to become longer & deadlier, as climate change is now a crisis. EU countries spend just 0.5% of GDP on tackling wildfires.

youtu.be/Ufa4RmIdOzA?...

How can Europe get wildfires under control? | ARTE Europe Weekly

YouTube video by ARTE.tv Documentary

youtu.be

Reposted by Theodota Nantsou

Vlasios Oikonomou @vlasiosoikonomou.bsky.social · Aug 31

Is this the new reality that the Mediterranean countries will face? Is the #ClimateCrisis in its #tippingpoints already? Despite the #adaptation and #resilience measures in place, more efforts are required as the speed of disaster and natural restoration cannot cope with the measures' timelines..

Theodota Nantsou @theodotanantsou.bsky.social · Aug 28

🔥Wildfires in #Greece, #Turkey, #Cuprus 10 times more likely & 22% more intense due to climate change 🔥The #ClimateCrisis is the most catastrophic fuel setting forests on fire.

@politico.eu @wwattribution.bsky.social

www.politico.eu/article/clim...

Climate change made summer wildfires in southeastern Europe 10 times more likely, scientists say

More than 1 million hectares have gone up in flames this year, making 2025 the worst wildfire season on record in Europe.

www.politico.eu

1 1

Theodota Nantsou @theodotanantsou.bsky.social · Aug 30

The Alpine region and parts of Central and Eastern Europe can expect a significant increase in storm activity.

If global temperatures rise by 3°C above pre-industrial levels, storm frequency on the northern side of the Alps could surge by up to 50%.

www.euronews.com/green/2025/0...

Europe faces stormy future as climate change increases supercell risk

As Europe faces more severe weather, experts study the unique conditions behind these destructive storms.

www.euronews.com

Theodota Nantsou @theodotanantsou.bsky.social · Aug 30

Top five priorities for 💯 % clean power:
1️⃣ Storage and grid readiness
2️⃣ Storage and grid readiness
3️⃣ Storage and grid readiness
4️⃣ Storage and grid readiness
5️⃣ Storage and grid readiness
Go renewables!
#EndFossilFuels
@irena-official.bsky.social www.irena.org/News/experti...

Grid and storage readiness is key to accelerating the energy transition

The reliable and accessible electricity supply to meet increased power demands will be based on grid infrastructure, and anticipatory investments can compensate these time needs and are essential to u...

www.irena.org

2 3

Reposted by Theodota Nantsou

Electrek @electrek.co · Aug 29

China installs the world’s most powerful wind turbine

China’s Dongfang Electric has installed a 26-megawatt offshore wind turbine, snatching the title of world’s most powerful from Siemens Gamesa’s 21.5 turbine in Denmark. more…

electrek.co

3 11 36

Reposted by Theodota Nantsou

WWF España @wwf.es · Aug 30

Los #IIFF son una emergencia civil 🚨🔥

Urge aplicar cuanto antes criterios comunes para la prevención y gestión de incendios.

📍 Identificar Zonas de Alto Riesgo de Incendios (ZARI) con planes específicos de prevención.

Enrique Segovia y Lourdes Hernández de WWF nos dan las claves.

3 8

Theodota Nantsou @theodotanantsou.bsky.social · Aug 28

🔥Wildfires in #Greece, #Turkey, #Cuprus 10 times more likely & 22% more intense due to climate change 🔥The #ClimateCrisis is the most catastrophic fuel setting forests on fire.

@politico.eu @wwattribution.bsky.social

www.politico.eu/article/clim...

Climate change made summer wildfires in southeastern Europe 10 times more likely, scientists say

More than 1 million hectares have gone up in flames this year, making 2025 the worst wildfire season on record in Europe.

www.politico.eu

1 1

Theodota Nantsou @theodotanantsou.bsky.social · Aug 28

@carbonbrief.org fact checks unfounded myths about solar energy.

interactive.carbonbrief.org/factcheck/so...

Factcheck: 16 misleading myths about solar

Carbon Brief factchecks 16 of the most common myths about solar power

interactive.carbonbrief.org

1 2

Theodota Nantsou @theodotanantsou.bsky.social · Aug 28

🔥 This summer has so far been burning hot for Mediterranean forests. 🔥 Weather conditions leading to deadly wildfires in Greece, Turkey and Cyprus were made 10 times more likely due to climate change.

@wwattribution.bsky.social study: www.worldweatherattribution.org/weather-cond...

#ClimateCrisis

1

Theodota Nantsou @theodotanantsou.bsky.social · Aug 24

⛔ No, Greece's economy is not out of the woods

@politico.eu @nstamouli.bsky.social has unraveled massive fraud: hundreds of millions of 💶 in EU agri subsidies ended in unfarmable land where “not only grazing is impossible, but cockroaches can’t even survive.”

www.politico.eu/newsletter/p...

Is Greece really out of the woods?

The best of POLITICO’s coverage selected by lead European editor Kate Day. Discover the most impactful stories in Europe and beyond. By CHRISTIAN OLIVER View in your browser Dear readers, Yei…

www.politico.eu