Reducing waste is high on the EU’s agenda. In recent years, the EU has made pledges to get tougher on single use plastics, and protecting the environment and
Since 2013, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has funded fossil fuel projects to the value of €13.4bn, including spending of around €2bn last year. However, the EU has
As part of the EU’s flagship emissions trading scheme (ETS), Germany has recently announced planned changes to its taxes. The plans would include a tax increase for international
Last week, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that France has “systematically and persistently exceeded the annual limit value for nitrogen dioxide since Jan. 1, 2010”. This
In recent years, bee populations around the world have sharply decline. Many believe that the use of pesticides is the main cause, with studies showing that many species
The aviation industry is notoriously complicated, and its national regulations are often difficult to navigate. The latest example of this is the contradiction between the United Nations’ (UN)
In a bid to make sure household appliances are as energy efficient as possible, the EU has adopted new regulations. This was announced at the beginning of this
In 2009, the wealthiest countries in the EU pledged to contribute $100 billion a year to combat climate change. However, a decade later, reports have shown that the
In France, many local authorities have banned the use of pesticides near residential areas, including Parisian and Dijon. This is a precautionary measures, and as of this month,
