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EU Green Initiative: Over €380 Million Fuels 133 New LIFE Projects

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Brussels, Europe — In a decisive step towards environmental sustainability, the European Commission has announced a significant investment of more than €380 million for133 new projects under the LIFE Programme for environment and climate action....
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The Chancery Lane Project unveils climate clauses for Japanese and German markets

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London, U.K. 8 October 2024: UK-based, nonprofit The Chancery Lane Project (TCLP) has launched six new foreign-language climate clauses — three German and three Japanese. These clauses help organisations integrate net zero commitments into their contracts, making...
Economy

Poland’s Railway Transformation: A €230 Million Investment in Green Energy

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On July 29, 2024, a significant step forward for Poland's railway system was announced with the European Investment Bank (EIB) extending a loan of PLN 1 billion (over €230 million) to Polska Grupa Energetyczna...
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Wind power generation is the second largest source of electricity in China

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International Energy Net reports that in the first quarter of 2024, China's electricity generation from wind generators overtook hydropower generation to become the second largest source of electricity, accounting for 11% of the country's...
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Europeans over 30 understand climate change better than younger generations, EIB survey finds

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EIB // The fight against climate change requires collective action — from governments, institutions, businesses and individuals. A good understanding of the climate challenge is essential for people to make informed choices. To assess...
Environment

INTERVIEW: Sustainable energy offers ‘hope’ in fight against desertification and land loss

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Sustainable sources of energy, including solar and wind power, can help communities across the world to reverse desertification and land loss
Economy

Royals at the European Green Deal Forum

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Green Transition Forum 4.0: New global perspectives for the CEE region is taking place on 26-28 June 2024, Bulgaria (Sofia Event Center, Mall Paradise). The forum dedicated to the European Green Deal and the green...
Economy

Mexico: Drought will affect 89.5% of the country’s territory

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The area of Mexico affected by drought is expected to increase from "85.58% to 89.58% due to the lack of rain," reports Excélsior. The National Weather Service report attributed this to the prolonged third heat...
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The consumption of fossil fuels has reached new heights

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The consumption of fossil fuels, but also of energy emissions on a global scale, reached record heights in 2023. That's what the global energy statistics report cited by Reuters says. Decommissioning fossil fuels and...
Environment

Countdown to ratify the High Seas Treaty begins 

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PRESS RELEASE / High Seas Alliance / Nations prepare for its entry into force - New York, 19 June 2024: A year since the historic High Seas Treaty1 to protect biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ)...
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World Oceans Day event highlights immediate protection measures needed

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UN World Oceans Day, celebrated on Friday at UN Headquarters in New York, focused on “opening minds, igniting senses, and inspiring possibilities” to protect marine life worldwide.
Environment

European Fact-Checking Organisations Launch Climate Disinformation Database

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22 May 2024 – The European Fact-Checking Standards Network, in association with participating member organisations, has launched the Climate Facts Europe database, supported by the European Climate Foundation. The project’s goal is to increase...
Environment

Belgium and Europe join forces to support plant health, biodiversity and the economy

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A broad coalition of partners from across Europe have joined forces to launch the second year of the #PlantHealth4Life campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the deep links between plant health and our...
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Italy at war with overtourism: Milan bans the sale of ice cream and pizza after midnight

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After Venice introduced a visitation fee and the Cinque Terre made the area's tourist routes one-way, now another Italian city is entering the battle against overtourism. Finding the best ice cream while walking through...
Environment

Scientists gave mice water with the amount of microplastics estimated to be ingested by humans each week

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In recent years, anxiety about the spread of microplastics has been growing. It is in the oceans, even in animals and plants, and in the bottled water we drink daily.
Environment

International Mother Earth Day 22 April

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Mother Earth is clearly urging a call to action. Nature is suffering. Oceans filling with plastic and turning more acidic.
Economy

Wearing jeans once does as much damage as driving 6 km in a car 

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Wearing one pair of jeans once does as much damage as driving 6 km in a gasoline-powered passenger vehicle 
Environment

Over 200 million dogs and even more cats roam the streets of the world

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A cat gives birth to up to 19 kittens a year, and a dog - up to 24 puppies. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 200 million dogs and even more cats roam...
Environment

Records smashed – new global report confirms 2023 hottest so far

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A new global report published on Tuesday by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), a UN agency, shows that records have once again been broken.
Environment

Greece‘s new tourist “climate tax” replaces an existing fee

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This was stated by the Greek Minister of Tourism, Olga Kefaloyani The tax to overcome the consequences of the climate crisis in tourism, which has been in force since the beginning of the year in...
Archeology

Climate change is a threat to antiquities

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A study in Greece shows how weather events affect cultural heritage Rising temperatures, prolonged heat and drought are affecting climate change worldwide. Now, the first study in Greece that examines the effect of climate change...
Defense

European Union and Sweden Discuss Ukraine Support, Defence, and Climate Change

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President von der Leyen welcomed Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson in Brussels, emphasizing support for Ukraine, defense cooperation, and climate action.
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A Breath of Fresh Air: EU’s Bold Move for Cleaner Skies

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The European Union is paving the way for a cleaner future with a groundbreaking plan to improve air quality by 2030. Let's breathe easy together!
Environment

EU Sets Path for Climate Neutrality with Groundbreaking Carbon Removal Certification Scheme

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In a significant step towards achieving climate neutrality by 2050, the European Commission has hailed the provisional agreement on the first EU-wide certification framework for carbon removals. This landmark decision, reached between the European...
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EU Takes Strides Towards Cleaner Seas: Stricter Measures to Combat Shipping Pollution

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In a bid to fortify maritime safety and environmental protection, European Union negotiators have clinched an informal agreement to impose stringent measures to combat pollution from ships in European seas. The deal, encompassing a...
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