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Millions in ‘climate-friendly’ investments awarded to fossil fuel giants, investigation reveals
06.02.2024
Millions in ‘climate-friendly’ investments awarded to fossil fuel giants, investigation reveals
Millions of euros in ‘climate-friendly’ investments have been awarded to major carbon emitters, a new investigation reveals. Fossil fuel giants…
Consumers back Europe’s angry farmers but struggle to afford locally-produced food
05.02.2024
Consumers back Europe’s angry farmers but struggle to afford locally-produced food
Truck driver Jeremy Donf understands French farmers are struggling and he wants to support local food producers. But like many…
Commission open to revisit glyphosate decision pending research
05.02.2024
Commission open to revisit glyphosate decision pending research
The European Commission is open to reassess its decision to renew authorisation of glyphosate for another ten years on the…
Parisians vote to triple parking fees for SUVs to curb pollution ahead of Olympic Games
05.02.2024
Parisians vote to triple parking fees for SUVs to curb pollution ahead of Olympic Games
Parisians have voted to triple parking fees for SUVs to make the city greener and friendlier for pedestrians and cyclists.…
Pedal power: This climate change play in Lithuania is activated using exercise bikes
04.02.2024
Pedal power: This climate change play in Lithuania is activated using exercise bikes
Next time you hit the gym or jump on your exercise bike, take inspiration from the fact you could be…
World Cancer Day: Forever chemicals in tap water might cause cancer to spread, study finds
04.02.2024
World Cancer Day: Forever chemicals in tap water might cause cancer to spread, study finds
‘Forever chemicals’ present in tap water and hundreds of other consumer products could accelerate cancer progression, a new study has…
Ocean energy farms are making waves in Europe
03.02.2024
Ocean energy farms are making waves in Europe
Europe is making significant strides in tidal and wave energy generation. What’s more, the bloc is leading the charge when…
Riding the wave to a greener future: Is ocean power the solution?
03.02.2024
Riding the wave to a greener future: Is ocean power the solution?
The world’s oceans, covering approximately 70 per cent of the planet’s surface, are, for the most part, an untapped energy…
Talking tomatoes and hungry caterpillars: Scientists unlock more secrets of plant communication
03.02.2024
Talking tomatoes and hungry caterpillars: Scientists unlock more secrets of plant communication
Plants can do astonishing things. As if the wonders of photosynthesis aren’t enough — producing oxygen from the sun to…
Pharma and cosmetics industries to pay for wastewater treatment
03.02.2024
Pharma and cosmetics industries to pay for wastewater treatment
The pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries will have to bear at least 80% of the costs linked to cleaning harmful substances…