Environment

President Michel debates European strategic Autonomy

On 3 February, President Charles Michel spoke at the 'Masters of Digital 2021' online event for the European strategic autonomy.…

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Circular Economy targets for materials use and consumption footprint

A new Circular Economy Action Plan for a cleaner and more competitive Europe includes 2030 targets for materials use and…

4 years ago

Opinion poll: Climate change is a ‘global emergency’

1.2 million people from 50 countries say that climate change is a global emergency, at the biggest ever climate survey.…

4 years ago

Investment Plan for Europe backs new wind farms in Portugal

The Investment Plan for Europe supports investment across the EU, of which 16% for energy-related green transition projects. The EIB…

4 years ago

Guterres: 2021 Is the Year to Reconcile Humanity with Nature

At the ‘One Planet Summit’ for biodiversity, António Guterres declared 2021 as “the year to reconcile humanity with nature.” In…

4 years ago

How fast can we move from fossil fuels to renewable energy?

Transitioning from Fossil Fuels to Renewable Energy and a global coalition for carbon neutrality will be the UN’s “central objective”.…

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Sustainability: What are the alternatives to economic growth?

What are the alternatives to economic growth taking into account global sustainability? Economic growth is closely linked to increases in…

4 years ago

Growing momentum to make 2021 global action year for clean energy

In a bid of optimism for the new year, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) expressed confidence that clean energy would…

4 years ago

EU bans dangerous pesticide Mancozeb for healthier onions and potatoes

EU has decided to withdraw Mancozeb from EU market in order to protect European citizens from harmful substances and dangerous…

4 years ago

E-waste Electronic Waste hit records in Europe

E-waste Electronic Waste such as computers, TV-sets, fridges and cell phones is one the fastest growing waste streams in the…

4 years ago

2020 closes hottest decade on record. Planet-warming trend continues

As 2020 draws to a close, it leaves in its wake the planet warmest decade on record and one of…

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World could lose coral reefs by end of century

Every one of the world’s coral reefs could bleach by the end of the century, unless there are drastic reductions…

4 years ago

New toll rates and varying EU road charges based on CO2 emissions

Eurovignette directive has new toll rates and varying road charges based on CO2 emissions to fight Climate Change in line…

4 years ago

Smart new technologies play vital role in plastic pollution crisis

From source to sea, waters are contaminated by a plastics scourge. Innovative smart technologies play key role to tackle plastic…

4 years ago

What is the Aarhus Convention agreed at the Environment EU Council?

On 17 December, EU environment ministers met in Brussels to agree upon a full general approach on European climate law…

4 years ago

The First Amazon Fiscal and Environmental Sustainability Program

The World Bank Board of Directors approved today the US$200 million First Amazon Fiscal and Environmental Sustainability Programmatic DPF. The project…

4 years ago

Has the Paris Agreement changed Climate after 5 years?

The Paris Agreement is a bridge between today's policies and climate-neutrality before the end of the century. This week marks…

4 years ago

EU and Algeria agreed to deepen their partnership

EU and Algeria agreed to deepen their partnership, to strengthen stability in the region and reviewed important issues in their…

4 years ago

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