According to a report by the European Environment Agency this week, lockdowns in Europe have meant some environmental improvements, including better air quality, lower carbon emissions, and less
According to the European Commission’s head of competition, Margrethe Vestager, national governments in the union could be provided more aid for climate-friendly projects, provided the projects are in
Lawmakers in Germany have now approved legislation that bans single-use plastic products. This includes cotton buds, cutlery, and straws, which have been widely criticised over their impact on
The world population is predicted to reach close to 10 billion people by 2050. This, combined with the risk of natural disasters and food shortages, could lead to
Germany has now submitted its National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) to the Commission. So, what does it entail? The plan provides details on how Germany will meet
The Covid-19 crisis has highlighted the need for protecting the environment. As part of a new strategy, the European Union has set out a long-term plan for the
French oil group Total is already facing legal action over damaging environmental policies in Uganda. And now, the group is facing further action by a group of local
In last year’s heatwave, temperatures in Europe reached as high as 39-40 degrees celsius. It’s now been confirmed that 2019 was the hottest recorded in the continent since
A deal was made last week by EU lawmakers that would establish new standards on green bonds and other green financial products. However, this has now been blocked