ENVIRONMENT

EU exhaust emission legislation. The European Council has adopted its position (‘general approach’) on the proposed regulation for the type-approval of motor vehicles and engines, and of systems, components and…

A new WWF report looking into the impact of government policies on the cost of food shows that EU policies are driving meat overconsumption and neglecting sustainable and healthy food…

Glyphosate is a herbicide. It is applied to the leaves of plants to kill both broadleaf plants and grasses. It is a non-selective herbicide, meaning it will kill most plants. It…

The legislation – which was introduced by Angela Richardson MP and Lord Black of Brentwood, supported by the government – allows the government to bring forward a ban on the…

Libya floods: the EU says it is strengthening its support to Libya by releasing €5.2 million in humanitarian funding. The funding will be channelled through EU humanitarian partners active in…

The EU is reportedly considering dropping its plans for stricter animal welfare measures, according to Compassion in World Farming EU. The group, based in Brussels, quotes press reports which say…

Reusable take-away packaging could present a compelling climate case over single-use alternatives if return and washing systems are properly implemented and optimised, according to a new study from Zero Waste…

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says this especially so where measures to prevent attacks on livestock are not widely implemented: “The concentration of wolf packs in some European regions…

A new paper by Zero Waste Europe is demanding a concerted effort by governments to bring the fashion textile sector back in harmony with planetary boundaries, outlining a list of…

In addition, 6 European countries have contributed with 6 ground forest fire fighting teams via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. So far, over 81,000 hectares have been burnt in Greece’s…