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Zero-energy buildings beat fossil gas in new study of seven Central and Eastern European countries’ energy plans
As the EU prepares to update energy regulations for buildings and national climate and energy plans, a new study commissioned by Greenpeace Central and Eastern Europe shows the benefits of investing in energy efficient homes instead of expanding climate-wrecking fossil gas infrastructure.
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Environment MEPs vote to cut livestock pollution
The European Parliament’s environment committee today voted to strengthen the EU’s industrial emissions rules by including the largest cattle farms for the first time.
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Energy is a human right and should be treated as such!
It's time to ban energy disconnections. People need more than a winter truce. Access to energy shouldn't be a battle in the first place.
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Public transport too expensive in many European countries
Brussels – New analysis by Greenpeace Central and Eastern Europe has ranked public transport affordability and simplicity in 30 European countries and their capitals, and shows that it is too…
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Planned LNG terminals could cause 32% of EU CO2 emissions
A major new study by Greenpeace International finds that EU governments are planning to build so much liquefied fossil gas (LNG) import capacity that
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EU-Mercosur: Banned pesticides found on Brazilian limes in EU
Brussels – A Greenpeace Germany study of Brazilian limes sold in the EU has found residues of several pesticides, some of them banned for use in Europe. An accredited and…
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Greenpeace files lawsuit against the European Commission to end gas and nuclear greenwashing
We are challenging the European Commission over the inclusion of fossil gas and nuclear energy in the EU taxonomy.
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Europe must stop the green PR on forests
Europe's decision-makers seem more focused on competing for the greenest image instead of rolling up their sleeves to protect nature
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EU to adopt new deforestation law
Next week, the European Parliament is due to officially adopt a ground-breaking piece of environmental law that will cut Europe’s contribution to global forest destruction
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European private jet pollution doubled in one year
The number of private jet flights in Europe increased by 64% last year, and carbon-dioxide emissions from private flights more than doubled
