Tomáš Grečko is a reporter at Denník N, sister publication of EUObserver. He studied European studies at Comenius University and began his career as a TV reporter at TA3 before moving into communications and later journalism. Since 2020, he has covered climate, energy, and weather, contributes a weekly climate newsletter, and is active in international journalism networks, while also pursuing long-distance running and co-authoring a children’s comic book.RSS Feed

Renewables finally beat coal in global power — 50 years after climate warningFor the first time in about a century, renewable energy generated more electricity than coal, the most polluting fossil fuel.

We have no other planet. 10 charts showing the state of the globe to mark Earth DayEarth Day has been celebrated since 1970. To mark the occasion, we present 10 charts that show the current condition of humanity’s only home.

Less gas, more sun and wind. Europe is handling the new energy crisis better than the Russian invasion oneThe current energy crisis caused by the war with Iran could have hit Europe much harder, were it not for lower gas consumption and a marked shift towards renewable sources.

Counting the costs of a heating planetWith CO2 concentrations now at the highest level in the last two million years, Earth acts like an overheating smartphone unable to vent heat. 91 percent of this excess energy is surging into oceans, fueling “nuclear-grade” storms and $60bn wildfires. This isn’t just warming — it’s an accelerating climate emergency threatening global security and economic stability.