European waste prevention policy: an overview
GE speaks to Piotr Barczak, senior policy officer for waste at the European Environment Bureau, about the importance of waste prevention. The amount of waste...
2019 WaterAid report: consumption exacerbates crisis
A report published yesterday by international development nonprofit WaterAid draws attention to the growing issue of water poverty. The Beneath the Surface: The State of...
West Bank solar power to support 16,000 homes
European and Palestinian investment bodies have signed a €15.85 million loan agreement to fund the construction of solar panels in the West Bank. The loan,...
Climate change blueprint: EU plans to cut CO2
The European Parliament adopted a resolution yesterday laying out the blueprint for the EU’s long term emissions reduction strategy. MEPs expressed support for the young...
Pharmaceuticals in the environment: Commission to act
The European Commission has adopted a Communication detailing actions to be taken to avoid the proliferation of pharmaceutical substances into the environment. The Strategic Approach...
Climate neutral Europe: the EU’s vision for 2050
The European Commission’s Mauro Petriccione explains the seven strategic building blocks that will be required to achieve a net zero greenhouse gas EU economy...
Global hydroponics market set for growth
With the use of hydroponic systems on the rise in urban agriculture, the global hydroponics market is projected to see 6.5 per cent compound...
Energy transition priorities detailed in new report
German energy think tank Agora Energiewiende has released a report laying out 10 prospective priorities for the EU’s energy transition. The report, titled European Energy...
London air quality app to help workers
The British Safety Council (BSC) has partnered with King’s College London to produce a free-to-use app which charts levels of air pollution in London. Canairy,...
European investment in Romania to boost sanitation
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will invest €12 million in drinking water and sanitation projects in the Alba region of Romania. The funding will be...
