mainland Europe
Coverage of mainland Europe in the Nexus archive.
- Undersea cables, the threat driving the defence and security debate in neutral Ireland
Undersea cables are a growing threat driving defense and security discussions in neutral Ireland. Damage to this critical infrastructure could cause significant disruptions across mainland Europe.
- Pollen season in UK and mainland Europe extended by climate breakdown
Climate breakdown has extended the pollen season in the UK and mainland Europe by one to two weeks since the 1990s due to global heating, causing increased suffering for millions. The study highlights this as a significant health impact alongside other climate-related issues like heatwaves and droughts.
- Electric car sales soar 51% in mainland Europe as Iran war drives up fuel prices
Electric car sales in mainland Europe rose 51% in March 2024, with 224,000 new EVs registered, driven by higher fuel prices due to the Iran war. Total EV registrations reached 500,000 in Q1 2024, a 33.5% increase from the previous year.