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www.dw.com
1 month ago
France politics

Macron says Mercosur-EU deal is 'very bad' for both sides DW 03/28/2024

Macron criticizes Mercosur-EU trade deal as outdated and detrimental for both sides
Macron emphasizes the need to revise the agreement to consider climate change and align environmental standards [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
France politics

France's Macron tells Brazilian execs that prospective Mercosur-EU deal is 'terrible' and outdated

Macron criticizes Mercosur-EU trade deal as outdated and harmful due to lack of environmental standards.
Concerns raised by Macron over pesticides, environmental, and health standards in Mercosur negotiations. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

California's air pollution fight just got tougher: New EPA standards raise the bar on soot

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has tightened national standards for fine particulate matter, a form of air pollution linked to lung and heart disease.
The new standard lowers the acceptable limit to 9 micrograms per cubic meter, aiming to prevent thousands of premature deaths and improve the quality of life in disadvantaged communities. [ more ]
designboom | architecture & design magazine
3 months ago
Design

split fir shingles clothe residential building's concrete structure in switzerland

Les Vergers is a residential project in Delémont, Switzerland, adhering to high architectural and environmental standards.
Each unit in the building prioritizes privacy and offers unobstructed views in all directions.
The building features a load-bearing core of walls and columns, modular room configurations, and a roof-mounted solar system for energy generation. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

Memo to ministers: Brexit was not a vote to trash our environment | Stella Creasy

The promise to maintain or enhance the environment after Brexit is being broken.
European directives accounted for 80% of environmental laws in the UK, which helped prevent contamination and preserve habitats. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
EU data protection

Memo to ministers: Brexit was not a vote to trash our environment | Stella Creasy

The promise to maintain or enhance the environment after Brexit is being broken.
European directives accounted for 80% of environmental laws in the UK, which helped prevent contamination and preserve habitats. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
EU data protection

Memo to ministers: Brexit was not a vote to trash our environment | Stella Creasy

The promise to maintain or enhance the environment after Brexit is being broken.
European directives accounted for 80% of environmental laws in the UK, which helped prevent contamination and preserve habitats. [ more ]
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