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How cigarette butts can improve road quality
Billions of hazardous waste could soon end up in asphalt. Scientists from Spain and Italy have developed a technology that will turn cigarette butts into an additive that strengthens road…
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EU Unlocks Disaster Aid for Three Countries
Parliament backs €144.1 million for Spain, Romania and Cyprus after wildfires, floods and heatwaves The European Parliament has approved €144.1 million in EU disaster aid for Spain, Romania and Cyprus,…
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EU Fertiliser Relief Heads to Vote
MEPs are expected to fast-track temporary CAP support as high input costs squeeze farmers and raise food-security concerns The European Parliament is set to vote on Tuesday on emergency support…
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Portugal Fires Turn EU Solidarity Into Action
Cross-border crews and aircraft move in as southern Europe confronts another dangerous summer of heat, smoke and rural risk Portugal’s request for European firefighting support has turned the EU’s summer...
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Most EU Member States on track to meet key air pollutant emission reduction commitments | Press releases
Press releasePublished 01 Jul 2026ImageDavid Vives on UnsplashMost EU Member States are on track to meet their 2020-2029 national emission reduction targets for key air pollutants, according to the latest European Environment Agency...
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Renewables lower energy prices and play key role to reduce vulnerability to fossil fuel supply shocks | Press releases
Press releasePublished 02 Jul 2026ImagePerry Wunderlich, NATURE@work /EEABoosting the use of homegrown renewable electricity is Europe’s best way to reduce its vulnerability to volatile international energy supplies and rising energy...
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Weather changes have affected mental health
Heatwaves, torrential rain and fierce winter storms have left their mark on people’s psyches and moods in 2026 It’s no wonder – even mild, short-term changes in weather can have...
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Dirty air has been shown to damage memory
The effects are worse than years of aging The part of the brain that stores general knowledge about the world Air pollution has long been linked to lung disease, heart...
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EU makes progress against invasive alien species, but spread continues
More than 300 rapid eradication actions have been carried out across the EU, with nearly two thirds proving successful — yet invasive alien species continue to spread and new introductions...
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EU makes progress against invasive alien species, but spread continues | Press releases
Press releasePublished 29 Jun 2026More than 300 rapid eradication actions have been carried out across the EU, with nearly two thirds proving successful — yet invasive alien species continue to...