Water reuse in agriculture: Commission agrees regulation
The European Commission has reached a provisional agreement on minimum requirements for the reuse of water in the agricultural sector. The new rules were initially...
EU environment outlook report identifies need for urgent action
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has released a coruscating report on the current state and future outlook of environment policy in the EU. The EEA’s...
Glasgow Plastics Reduction Strategy to cut plastic waste
Glasgow City Council has launched its Plastics Reduction Strategy, which aims to fully phase out the use of single-use plastics by 2022. The strategy’s 24-point...
Energy intensive industries: experts propose climate action
Experts from the EU’s energy intensive industries have developed a series of recommendations for implementing climate neutrality by 2050. The expert group comprises representatives of...
Women in Agriculture Taskforce report released
The Scottish government’s Women in Agriculture Taskforce has published its final findings on gender equality in the sector. The taskforce’s report identifies systemic marginalisation of...
Climate emergency resolution approved by European Parliament
The European Parliament has passed a resolution declaring an environmental and climate emergency in Europe and around the world. In addition to approving the climate...
Offshore wind investment can help meet climate goals
A new report has found that the European Commission’s targets for offshore wind energy generation can be met with targeted investment. The ‘Our energy, our...
Air quality Eurobarometer: stricter policies needed on pollution
A new Eurobarometer survey has found that more than two thirds of EU residents believe additional measures should be taken to improve air quality. The...
Political trust linked to support for emissions reduction measures
A new study has identified links between citizens’ overall levels of trust in the political system and support for increased action on climate change. The...
Hydrogen energy adoption key to Europe’s green transition
The 2019 Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) Stakeholder Forum explored the need to scale up adoption of hydrogen for the EU’s...
