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Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis launch missile at Norwegian tanker

Militants claim they targeted the Strinda because it was heading for Israel.

December 12, 2023 10:28 am CET

Trump who? Republicans in Dubai try to carve out their own climate agenda.

GOP lawmakers came to the U.N. climate summit to promote a vision that champions U.S. fossil fuels and nuclear energy while acknowledging the need to cut carbon. It’s unclear how much that will matter if the former president regains the White House.

December 11, 2023 7:51 pm CET

Low-speed zone: Europe’s super crops revolution hits bottleneck

Brussels’ bid to fast-track looser rules for new genetically engineered plants is showing fractures, as more questions than answers arise.

December 11, 2023 4:30 am CET

Biden’s EPA launches crackdown on planet-warming methane

The rule’s 3 a.m. rollout was timed to coincide with the ongoing UN climate talks in Dubai.

December 2, 2023 10:26 am CET

The lobbying battle over setting new EU limits on a cancer-causing chemical

Brussels wanted to set very low limits on benzene; a fuel lobby argued that was ‘overly conservative.’

November 29, 2023 1:09 pm CET
SPONSORED CONTENT FROM HYNAMICS

Unveiling the power of Hydrogen in Europe: It’s time to execute

The EU has already made strides with hydrogen energy – but there’s so much more that can be done in order to secure a more sustainable and secure future.

November 29, 2023 5:00 am CET

Conservative backlash kills off EU’s Green Deal push to slash pesticide use

Defeat marks a “dark day” for European society, the environment and farmers, says lawmaker who led negotiations on the bill.

November 22, 2023 2:10 pm CET
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Proposed mandatory reuse rules jeopardizing world’s best recycling system

Crucial EU vote on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation could result in a rule intended to prevent waste including a loophole that causes a mountain of it.

November 20, 2023 5:00 am CET

Germany and UK in talks over 400-mile hydrogen pipeline under the North Sea

The proposals are at an early stage, with ideas under consideration including a direct route between the two countries, or alternatively going via Norway.

November 16, 2023 3:39 pm CET

10 more years: Emmanuel Macron’s broken glyphosate promise

Despite pledging to ban the herbicide, France abstained in an EU vote, meaning it will survive at least another 10 years.

November 15, 2023 8:32 pm CET
SPONSORED CONTENT FROM PLASTICS EUROPE

Political will and collaboration needed to redesign plastics system

Industry identifies ‘Plastics Transition’ roadmap milestone: a dynamic cultural shift toward making plastics circular; driving lifecycle emissions to net zero; and fostering the sustainable use of plastics.

November 9, 2023 5:00 am CET
Book club

Alexei Navalny never wanted to be a dissident

Once upon a time, Alexey Navalny wanted to be a normal politician in a normal country. Now that’s just a fantasy.

October 31, 2023 10:46 am CET
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EU offers more cash to fertilizer makers over fears of new energy crunch

The gas-dependent sector made record profits last year by raising fertilizer prices well above the increase in their production costs.

October 27, 2023 1:30 pm CET

Right-wing lawmakers poised to weaken EU pesticide bill

Unless a fragile liberal and left-wing coalition can stop them.

October 23, 2023 4:41 pm CET
SPONSORED CONTENT FROM THE FEDERATION OF THE EUROPEAN COOKWARE, CUTLERY AND HOUSEWARE INDUSTRIES (FEC)

PTFE ban: The hidden consumer costs and employment losses

The PFAS restriction proposal that is under consideration by European authorities would jeopardize EU flagship industries, including cookware, and deprive consumers of safe and durable products.

October 8, 2023 11:00 pm CET

Glyphosate should be allowed in farming for another 10 years, Brussels says

EU countries are expected to discuss the Commission’s proposal on Friday, followed by a vote on October 13.

September 20, 2023 12:03 pm CET
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Knowledge gaps for perishable liquid food packs threaten Green Deal

Analysis of food packaging studies reveals significant evidence gaps for policymakers deliberating on packaging reuse targets in proposed EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

September 14, 2023 5:00 am CET

Defusing the Baltic Sea’s ‘ticking time bomb’

Brussels hopes to speed up efforts to clean up sea-dumped munitions.

September 7, 2023 11:00 am CET

Trump’s return strikes fear into the heart of Brussels

The Republican frontrunner is threatening to impose across-the-board import tariffs if he’s reelected. EU negotiators are already freaking out. 

September 4, 2023 6:52 pm CET

Pharma, agri companies face threat of EU ban on some ‘forever chemicals’

Draft opinion is likely to spook the billion-dollar industries, which rely heavily on the chemicals.

September 4, 2023 4:09 pm CET

5 green problems created by Timmermans quitting the EU Commission

Frans Timmermans dives back into Dutch politics at a crucial time for climate action.

August 21, 2023 6:26 pm CET

Diluted not dead: Europe waters down its pesticide reduction act

A controversial plan to reduce use of chemical pesticides should pass in reduced form — but is unlikely to be abandoned.

August 13, 2023 6:00 am CET
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World’s cartoonists on this week’s events

Drawing the top stories around the globe.

August 12, 2023 4:00 am CET
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