European Green Deal

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…

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Foreign Affairs Council backs EU’s ambitious goal on climate action

Foreign Affairs Council backs EU’s ambitious goal on climate action and calls for global action to limit the damage of…

4 years ago

EU role of central banks in combating climate change

Lagarde wants to make ECB a climate change pioneer and give a new role to European central banks to think…

4 years ago

Common Agricultural Policy list of future #CAP eco-schemes

European Commission published a list of potential agricultural practices that eco-schemes could support in the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).…

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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…

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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

Fair, Green and Digital recovery: Portugal highlights major EU priorities

At a moment when the COVID-19 pandemic poses difficult and significant challenges to the EU, Portugal's Presidency will do everything…

4 years ago

Global phosphorus challenge will deliver food security and reduce pollution

For decades, synthetic fertilizer – containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium – has been used all over the world to increase…

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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 spearheads efforts for Recovery plan in 2021

As the EU continues to deal with the impact of the pandemic, while delivering on priorities such as fighting climate…

4 years ago

Portugal plans 2021 Year Europe’s recovery, cohesion and values

Time to deliver, with the knowledge that the European social model is the best tool for overcoming the challenges of…

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The journey begins – 2021 is the European Year of Rail! #EUYearofRail

Friday, 1 January 2021, marks the beginning of the European Year of Rail to contribute to the European Green Deal…

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…

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Are veggie burger and tofu steak to be banned in 2021?

European Parliament decided new rules governing the Common Agricultural Policy, concerning veggie burger and tofu steak for Vegans. MEPs debated…

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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…

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Renewable Energy in Europe increased- Full Eurostat report

Share of renewable energy more than doubled between 2004 and 2019. Wind and water provide most renewable electricity while solar…

4 years ago

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