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Centre-right EPP group warns Commission to ease off on green policy making
09.07.2024
Centre-right EPP group warns Commission to ease off on green policy making
The EU executive should table less green legislation in the coming political cycle or risk overwhelming MEPs and their staff,…
New UK government lifts ‘absurd’ onshore wind ban: What could it mean for bills and net zero?
09.07.2024
New UK government lifts ‘absurd’ onshore wind ban: What could it mean for bills and net zero?
The UK’s new Labour government has scrapped a de facto ban on onshore wind farms in England, opening up the…
Our water footprint: understanding Europe’s hidden water use
09.07.2024
Our water footprint: understanding Europe’s hidden water use
Water is a critical resource, not only for our direct consumption but also for nearly every product we use and…
Deforestation in Colombia fell to historic lows in 2023: How did they achieve the drop?
09.07.2024
Deforestation in Colombia fell to historic lows in 2023: How did they achieve the drop?
Deforestation in Colombia fell by 36% in a year, marking a new record low. It’s especially good news the world’s…
Climate action back in EU’s policy priorities for the next term – leak
09.07.2024
Climate action back in EU’s policy priorities for the next term – leak
Nature restoration, water protection and boosting renewables are likely to remain among the political priorities of the EU’s next institutional…
EPP environment lead calls for delay to anti-deforestation law
09.07.2024
EPP environment lead calls for delay to anti-deforestation law
A leading lawmaker in the European People’s Party has said he is “confident” the EU executive will move to postpone…
Green groups give cautious thumbs up to EU’s new strategic agenda
09.07.2024
Green groups give cautious thumbs up to EU’s new strategic agenda
Relief tempered with caution was the response from Brussels-based campaigners to last night’s agreement on the EU’s five-year strategic agenda,…
Investment gaps and decrease in carbon sinks threaten EU climate progress – report
09.07.2024
Investment gaps and decrease in carbon sinks threaten EU climate progress – report
EU countries are going in the “wrong direction” in their efforts to slash carbon dioxide levels, as natural carbon sinks keep…
Are carbon credits doing more harm than good for the climate?
09.07.2024
Are carbon credits doing more harm than good for the climate?
Under the new European EmCon directive, terms such as «climate neutral» or «climate positive», which are based on carbon offsetting,…
Avoiding stormy waters: how does the EU manage shared rivers and water resources?
09.07.2024
Avoiding stormy waters: how does the EU manage shared rivers and water resources?
Why is water competition growing? Climate change and increased demand are leading to greater competition between countries for the planet’s…