CO2 electroreduction: emissions reduction in the energy sector
Even if geological storage is the only option to tackle high levels of carbon emissions, CO2 electroreduction can be part of the solution to...
Forest fires hit record number of countries in 2018
The European Commission has produced its annual report on the frequency and impact of forest fires in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The...
Rise in environmental crime to be addressed at Eurojust conference
Eurojust, the EU’s judicial co-operation unit, is holding a joint conference aimed at addressing the rise in environmental crime across Europe. The ‘International collaboration and...
UK industry environment compliance examined in report
A new report by the UK’s Environment Agency (EA) has called for increased UK industry environment compliance to reduce serious pollution and waste incidents. The...
Iceland and Norway commit to climate change action
The governments of Iceland and Norway have agreed to extend co-operation with the EU to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Iceland and Norway have been active...
Indoor air quality: how technology can help us breathe
Guest contributor Ali Dockerty explores the health implications of poor indoor air quality and the emergence of purifying technology. Air pollution causes more than three...
Regional biodiversity change study maps global ecosystem changes
A new study has analysed regional differences in biodiversity change, showing significant variations between different geographic areas. The ‘Geography of biodiversity change in marine and...
Air quality report shows excessive pollution levels in most EU cities
The European Environment Agency’s (EEA) 2019 air quality report, analysing levels of exposure to air pollution across the EU, has been released. The air quality...
Sustainable food policy priorities urged by European organisations
The EU is on the front line of food waste reduction, ensuring the transition to sustainable food policy systems. 36 leading campaign groups, farming organisations...
Darwin Initiative funding to triple, UK government announces
The UK government has tripled funding for its Darwin Initiative grant programme, which works to protect biodiversity around the world. The government has announced a...
