Nature Restoration Law
The EU Nature Restoration Law could stop us from destroying ourselves
My Europe
22.03.2024
The EU Nature Restoration Law could stop us from destroying ourselves
Europe is confronting environmental challenges that are unprecedented in their scale and urgency. From the alarming decline in biodiversity to…
Fate of Nature Restoration Law could be decided in Budapest
Green
21.03.2024
Fate of Nature Restoration Law could be decided in Budapest
Hungary has failed to commit for or against a hotly debated piece of legislation intended to reverse a drastic decline…
Ireland defends its handling of peat bogs
Green
14.03.2024
Ireland defends its handling of peat bogs
Dublin today (14 March) said it was ready to defend its position on peat bogs in reaction to a referral…
Governments need to triple rate of emissions cuts
Green
13.03.2024
Governments need to triple rate of emissions cuts
The EU is “on the right trajectory” to meet the raft of climate, environmental and ecological goals it has set…
Commission sues Ireland for failure to protect habitats
Green
13.03.2024
Commission sues Ireland for failure to protect habitats
Ireland will need to answer for its failure to protect peat bogs, swamps which act as ‘carbon sinks’, following a…
MEPs approve Nature Restoration Law amid right-wing backlash and farmer protests
My Europe
27.02.2024
MEPs approve Nature Restoration Law amid right-wing backlash and farmer protests
The law received 329 votes in favour, 275 against and 24 abstentions, a margin larger than initially expected. The outcome prompted…
Right-wing in last-ditch bid to torpedo nature restoration law
Green
24.02.2024
Right-wing in last-ditch bid to torpedo nature restoration law
The European Parliament will vote next week on legislation intended to reverse decades of ecosystem degradation, but right-wing groups want…