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A dog crossed half of Istanbul, following the ambulance with its owner

In a video posted on social media, a Turkish woman and her Golden Retriever demonstrate the inextricable link between a man and a dog. The animal was spotted chasing an ambulance in which its owner...

Not Photoshop: The story of the world-famous Heart Island

Hundreds of marriage proposals have been made in the sky over the island You can't help but come across pictures of this amazing coral reef, which nature has shaped like a heart. It is located...

Bigger impact, smaller footprint: Social services key to green transition

Climate change and environmental degradation are an existential threat to Europe and the world. To overcome these challenges, Europe needs a new growth strategy that will transform the Union into a modern, resource-efficient and...

Ethical Tourism

While tourism has the potential to strengthen global understanding between cultural traditions, the tourism industry leaves traces of environmental damage, economic hopelessness and the degradation of human life. The work of the Ecumenical Coalition for...

Masks in the sea became more than jellyfish

Global Marine Conservation Divers on the Greek island of Corfu found more used protective masks than jellyfish at sea. It turns out that the pandemic has exacerbated the problem of garbage in the seas and oceans. Disposable...

Curious about the rain: Do you know what a raindrop contains?

Curious about the rain: Do you know what a raindrop contains?

Donbass is on the verge of an environmental disaster

Drinking water becomes dangerous An environmental catastrophe threatens not only Crimea, but the entire territory of Donbass; the territory of central-eastern Ukraine may also be under threat in the future. But if in the case...

GREEK MONASTERIES EVACUATED DUE TO SPREADING WILDFIRE

Greek authorities have ordered the evacuation of a number of villages in the Corinth region as a forest fire that began on 19th of May, Wednesday night continues to spread. The fire has mainly torn...

From beef to chocolate – illegal deforestation is behind many foods from our daily lives

Nearly 70 percent of tropical forests cut down for livestock and crops such as soybeans and palm oil were illegally deforested between 2013 and 2019, according to a study. It warns of the impact...

This is where temperatures reach 80 degrees on earth

A study of the most extreme surface temperatures on Earth showed that the hottest areas are the Loot Desert in Iran and the North American Sonoran Desert, Science Alert reported. According to satellite data from...

Biodiversity: MEPs demand binding targets to protect wildlife and humans

News | European Parliament 30% of the EU’s land and sea areas must be protectedUrgent action needed to stop the decline of bees and other pollinatorsBinding targets on urban biodiversity such as green roofsA biodiversity...

MEPs approve deal to invest €5.4 billion in climate and environmental projects | News | European Parliament

The 2021-2027 programme for Environment and Climate Action (LIFE) will become the EU’s most ambitious climate and environmental programme.
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Civil Protection: Faster EU response to large-scale emergencies | News | European Parliament

, https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20210422IPR02615/

Latest on EU Health Union and response to COVID-19 pandemic | News | European Parliament

MEPs will hold debates on the EU Health Union package and on the global dimension of the EU’s response to the pandemic.
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MEPs reach deal with Council on obligation for EU to be climate neutral by 2050 | News | European Parliament

The new EU Climate Law increases the EU’s 2030 emissions reductions target from 40% to at least 55% while boosting the contribution from removals that can bring the target to 57%.
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Deal on EU Climate Law: Press conference with Parliament’s lead negotiators | News | European Parliament

Following the deal with Council on the EU Climate Law, an online press conference with EP negotiators Jytte Guteland and Pascal Canfin, is scheduled for Wednesday 21 April 10.00.
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Digital Green Certificate: MEPs to review Commission proposal

On Tuesday, MEPs will take a detailed look at the proposed Digital Green Certificate, the aim of which is to ensure the freedom of movement within the EU during the pandemic.
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MEPs: Put a carbon price on certain EU imports to raise global climate ambition

All products under the EU Emissions Trading System should be includedRevenue to be used to step up EU support for the objectives of the Green DealThe mechanism must not be misused to further trade...

Circular economy: MEPs call for tighter EU consumption and recycling rules | News | European Parliament

, https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20210204IPR97114/

Carbon levy on EU imports needed to raise global climate ambition

To raise global climate ambition and prevent ‘carbon leakage’, the EU must place a carbon price on imports from less climate-ambitious countries, say Environment MEPs.
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Beating cancer: MEPs react to the EU Plan for joint action

On the eve of World Cancer Day, Parliament’s Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA) backs EU wide effort to beat cancer.
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MEPs call for binding 2030 targets for materials use and consumption footprint

The EU needs clear policy objectives to achieve a carbon-neutral, environmentally sustainable, toxic-free and fully circular economy by 2050 at the latest, say MEPs.
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Public hearing on link between biodiversity loss and pandemics such as COVID-19 | News | European Parliament

The Parliament hearing on “Facing the sixth mass extinction and increasing risk of pandemics: what role for the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030” will be held on Thursday.
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LIFE: Deal reached to invest €5.4 billion in climate and environmental projects | News | European Parliament

A provisional deal on the EU programme for Environment and Climate Action (LIFE) to boost EU action in 2021-2027 was agreed with member states.
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