Europe

This study systematically reviews how EU countries determine electricity reliability standards using the Value of Lost Load and Cost of New Entry metrics. It highlights major inconsistencies in national approaches and calls for more harmonised, transparent frameworks to ensure secure, cost-efficient, and climate-aligned energy transitions across Europe.
Front cover of the Trailblazers & Transformers report featuring images including a wind turbine and a crate of vegetables

To help companies strengthen competitiveness and resilience, the UN Global Compact Network UK, in collaboration with University College London, Newcastle University, and Euromonitor International, has developed the report “Trailblazers & Transformers: UK Business Sectors Redefining Sustainability,” examining how six high-impact sectors in the UK are performing against the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  Drawing on rigorous data and market insights, the report identifies sector-specific challenges, benchmarks performance, and presents actionable recommendations to support effectiv

Drawing inspiration from recent European Union agricultural and environmental policy reforms, this study examines the barriers between scientific advancements, farm-scale applications, and the implementation of agricultural policies.
This article examines the associations between dietary inflammatory potential, antioxidant capacity, Mediterranean diet adherence, and biological age acceleration in a large UK Biobank cohort.
Elsevier, International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, Volume 25, 1 July 2025
The study highlights that distress related to climate change is influenced by factors different from those affecting general distress, with trust in government and emotion regulation playing key roles in climate change distress. These findings suggest important targets for intervention and emphasize the responsibility of economic and political sectors to communicate effectively and address public concerns about climate change.

This study identified seven distinct area-level deprivation trajectories in Northern Ireland from 2010 to 2016 and found that upward social mobility was generally linked to reduced risk of poor health outcomes, while downward mobility increased such risks compared to stable deprivation groups. Notably, a dose-response relationship emerged between lower deprivation at the endpoint and better health outcomes, though one upwardly mobile group exhibited unexpectedly high health risks, underscoring the complexity of social mobility's impact on health.

The article reports widespread exposure to the endocrine-disrupting chemical di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHxP) in Danish pregnant women, children, and adults, with significantly higher exposures during the summer months, likely due to contamination of the UV-filter diethylamino hydroxybenzyl hexyl benzoate (DHHB) in sunscreen products

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Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease, Volume 12, 1 June 2025

This article provides a narrative review of the relationships between modifiable lifestyle factors and plasma biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease (AD). The key findings are that better nutrition, more physical activity, and good sleep quality are associated with more favorable plasma AD biomarker profiles, potentially reflecting less cerebral AD pathology.
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Case Reports in Women's Health, 2025, e00695

Effective early recognition and standardized triage systems, such as the UK�s Birmingham Symptom-specific Obstetric Triage System, are essential for timely intervention in obstetric emergencies, especially amid rising complexities and health inequalities. Prioritizing inclusive, patient-centered care, robust safety investigations, and multidisciplinary teamwork are crucial for improving maternal and neonatal outcomes and ensuring equitable, high-quality maternity services.

The article explores the experiences of 19 cisgender migrant women (MW) living in Milan, Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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