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EU leaders recognise need for more climate action
Brussels – After the publication of a landmark report by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), EU heads of government meeting in Brussels recognised the need for stronger…
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Statement from coalition to ban glyphosate
We, the organisers of the European Citizens’ Initiative to Ban glyphosate and protect people and the environment from toxic pesticides, call on the European Parliament, Council of Ministers and European…
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Meat and dairy is elephant in the room at EU agriculture Council
Brussels – European agriculture ministers made no reference to meat and dairy production’s contribution to climate change, as they set out their national positions on the EU’s ongoing reform of…
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What a difference a week makes
It started in the early hours of Monday morning. I rolled out of bed and tiptoed to the kitchen table to stare at my laptop bleary-eyed: 3.04 am in Brussels,…
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Plastic producers could market single-use items as reusable to dodge EU ban
European Parliament must close loopholes, say campaigners Brussels – Producers could simply market items like throwaway plastic cups as reusable, under changes to a draft EU laws on single-use plastics…
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15 governments call on EU to up its game in wake of UN climate report
15 governments call on EU to up its game in wake of UN climate report Brussels/Luxembourg, 8 October 2018 – 15 European environment ministers have called on the EU to…
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Climate scientists give governments kick in the ass, Greenpeace
UN panel exposes inadequacy of EU climate action Brussels/Incheon (Korea), 8 October 2018 – In a special report released today in Korea, the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change…
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UN scientists raise stakes for EU long-term climate plan
New climate change report seen as final warning to keep global warming to 1.5°C ***Photo/video opportunity: 28 oil drum climate percussion protest by Brussels activists. Midday-2pm on 6 October, European…
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New EU rules on renewables could slash payback period for solar panels, report
Small-scale solar saves energy system billions in fuel, CO₂ and grid costs – but benefits go unaccounted Brussels – Households and small businesses could recoup investments in solar panels at…
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Ten years left to say goodbye to petrol, diesel and conventional hybrid cars
If Europe is to honour its commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5°C, sales of petrol, diesel and conventional hybrid cars must end
