1st European Rivers Summit
From 27th to 29th of September 2018, the first European Rivers Days will take place in Sarajevo. The event will bring together river lovers...
World-leading microbeads ban takes effect
Today the government's ban on microbeads in cosmetics and personal care products comes into effect.
A ban on the manufacture of products containing microbeads has...
Michael Gove tells MPs Britain will follow EU ban on bee-harming...
Commenting on the reassurances given to MPs by Defra secretary Michael Gove today that UK government policy on neonicotinoid pesticides will “follow both existing...
EU Commission decides to take Poland to court for failing to...
WWF applauds today’s decision by the European Commission to take Poland to European Court of Justice because of the increased logging in the Bialowieza...
Belgium bans glyphosate herbicide use for non- professionals
A wave of glyphosate bans are being introduced by member states in Europe while the issue of the chemical’s reauthorization at EU level drags...
Europe keeps burning more palm oil in its diesel cars and...
The use of palm oil for biodiesel has been increasing in the EU - 3.35 Million tonnes of it was used in 2015. Currently...
Canada and EU sign historic trade agreement during EU-Canada Summit
Canada is committed to deepening trade and investment links with new and traditional partners. Negotiating trade agreements, such as the Canada-European Union (EU) Comprehensive...
EU and Canada sign doomed CETA trade deal
Brussels - The EU and Canada will today sign a controversial trade and investment protection agreement that could soon be consigned to the dustbin...
New investigation into the shocking origin of horse meat in Belgian...
Animal rights organisation GAIA has published the overwhelming findings of a recent investigation conducted in Argentina and Uruguay on the trade in horse meat...
Europe’s grasslands, woodlands, and marine areas face increased threats
Europe’s ecosystems face increasing pressure to stay healthy amid rising pollution, overexploitation, urban sprawl and the effects of climate change. These are the findings...
Severe flood warnings removed but river levels remain high
River levels are expected to remain high for several more days, especially in parts of Yorkshire, but will gradually fall over the weekend.
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2015 second hottest year on record for Europe
The year 2015 will be the second hottest on record in Europe, with mean annual temperatures just above the 2007 average and below the...
