Pick the Public Choice Award winner of this year’s EEA photo competition — European Environment Agency
The EEA has shortlisted 50 finalists in this year’s competition which asked avid photographers to submit their best nature photos in any…
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Post-pandemic recovery offers European cities chance to boost shift to sustainability — European Environment Agency
The COVID-19 pandemic has had wide-ranging impacts on cities and may influence the transition to more environmentally sustainable cities for years to…
Serious challenges in Europe’s agri-food systems
The need for a sustainable food system is already recognised in Europe, but in light of increased impacts of climate change and…
Average carbon dioxide emissions from new cars registered in Europe decreased by 12% in 2020, final data shows — European Environment Agency
The share of electric vehicle registrations tripled from 3.5% in 2019 to 11.6% in 2020 (including 6.2% full electric vehicles and 5.4% plug-in…
EU unlikely to meet noise target by 2030 — European Environment Agency
The EEA briefing ‘Outlook to 2030 – can the number of people affected by transport noise be cut by 30%?’ assesses the…
Senegal‘s Phenomenal Pink Lake
Retba is not one of the most popular natural attractions in Africa, but it is definitely one of the most extraordinary. Located…
California is taking a wave of aggressive new climate measures
This week, California launched “its most aggressive effort yet to combat climate change,” the New York Times reports. The publication added: “Lawmakers…
China‘s carbon emissions fall by 8% as economic growth slows
China’s carbon dioxide emissions fell by 8% in the April to June quarter compared with the same period a year earlier, the…
The first eco-mosque in the region will be opened in the Croatian town of Sisak
All people with an open mind, heart and soul are welcome to the new mosque and Islamic center in Sisak, regardless of…
A “dog” tax has brought 400 million euros to the German budget in 2021
The Germans’ love for their dogs is proverbial. Now an exact price can be put on this love, reports DPA. In 2021,…