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www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Environment

EU poised to OK major plan to meet climate goals and better protect nature despite farmer protests

The European Union is close to approving a Nature Restoration plan as part of the European Green Deal.
The plan aims to set ambitious climate and biodiversity targets, covering 20% of land and sea areas by 2030. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Europe news

European Union scraps pesticide proposal in another concession to protesting farmers

The European Union has shelved an anti-pesticide proposal after farmers' protests.
The decision highlights the EU's willingness to prioritize farmers' interests over environmental concerns. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
3 months ago
Europe news

EU scraps pesticide proposal in another concession to protesting farmers

The European Union's anti-pesticide proposal has been shelved due to protests from farmers.
The bloc is willing to sacrifice environmental priorities to appease farmers and maintain their support. [ more ]
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TNW | Sustainability
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Europe is falling behind in the race to develop space-based solar power

Space-based solar power could potentially address Europe's energy challenges by providing a reliable and scalable energy source transmitted wirelessly from satellites. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 weeks ago
EU data protection

EU Parliament approves final set of environmental regulations amid far-right threats to revoke green laws

The Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) was the last regulation approved by MEPs before the European elections, reflecting the challenge of balancing European competitiveness and green transition. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
EU data protection

Farmers are in revolt and Europe's climate policies are crumbling. Welcome to the age of greenlash' | Paul Taylor

Ursula von der Leyen withdrew a bill to halve the use of chemical pesticides by 2030, a key part of the European Green Deal and Farm to Fork strategy
Her decision was influenced by rural protests, rising fuel costs, and the threat of far-right nationalists [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Europe politics

Crucial European Green Deal package staggers to legislative conclusion

The European Green Deal faces challenges with legislative approval amidst upcoming elections and farmer protests.
Efforts to pass laws to restore nature, cut pollution, and protect the environment are being weakened by member states and the EU Council. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Environment

Opinion | How to Stop the Biggest Threat to Europe's Green Transition

The European Green Deal, a comprehensive climate policy, is facing opposition from the hard-right in Europe.
The hard-right's campaigns against climate measures are resonating with some people, framing the green transition as an elitist plot. [ more ]
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