Greenland: Global warming hotspot and environmental frontline
As rapidly increasing temperatures in the Arctic cause the ice to recede in Greenland, there is an international...
Waste
Whatever happened to Europe’s circular economy ambition?
Juggling between their green ambition and a global pandemic, EU institutions and national governments may be losing momentum...
Talking trash: How the plastics industry fails to walk the talk on pollution
A new report exposes the hypocrisy of the plastics industry, which has obstructed and undermined proven legislative solutions...
EU slammed for dumping toxic ships in developing countries
The EU’s legislation allowing the export of retired and potentially toxic ships to developing countries violates national obligations...
EU set to make microplastic problem worse
The world is being smothered by a growing cloud of toxic plastic particles, which the EU has pledged...
Industry fights to keep nurdle plastic pollution a mystery
With microplastics pollution at dangerous levels, the EU is preparing to ban almost all plastic added to products. The...
Will the EU blow the whistle on 100,000 toxic sports pitches?
With microplastics pollution at dangerous levels, Europe is preparing to ban almost all plastic added to products. Where...
Cosmetic change: Make-up and toiletries set to enjoy microplastics ban delay
With microplastic pollution out of control, the EU is preparing a ban. A prime target are soaps, creams...
Most EU countries set to miss deadline for adoption of new waste laws
Experts call for swift action as governments approach the deadline for the implementation of the EU’s new recycling...
Future farming: Healing Lithuania’s peatlands
Across Europe, diverse ecosystems are being converted into farmland, hurting biodiversity and the climate. The EU’s Common Agricultural...
