Jessica Roswall confirmed: “She must do her homework now”
After a prolonged night of negotiations regarding the confirmation of Jessika Roswall as the new Environment Commissioner, coordinators have finally given the […]
Climate & Energy
Three years ago, the EU played a major role in the Paris Agreement – it is time to bring that to life! After all, the goals set are still far too low to meet the international law obligations from this agreement. The historical emissions of the EU are not even taken into account. The brakes and procrastinators are numerous and noisy – but every day that we let go of climate protection goes to waste our children and grandchildren.
Google: Nuclear technology could become a billion-dollar failure
Google has become the first company worldwide to sign an agreement to source electricity from so-called small modular reactors (SMRs). […]
Presentation of the World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2024: Clear Facts on Nuclear Power Worldwide
The World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2024 was released today. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the global status […]
Nature & biodiversity protection
The protection of biological diversity is often dismissed – even by the Greens – as an “orchid theme” (sic!). The network of different species in the ecosystems ensures our survival. It’s not just about a pretty flower – or an ugly toad – disappearing. Extinction is pretty much the ultimate on our planet. It’s about entire ecosystems collapsing.
Securing Europe Against Natural Disasters
On today’s report by the European Environment Agency, Jutta Paulus, environmental spokesperson for the Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament, […]
Environmental Omnibus: Commission slashing environmental legislation to please polluters
“The proposals presented today represent an absolute step backwards. On the very day the European Environment Agency confirms that the […]
Europe’s Environment: Species Loss Threatens Our Livelihoods
On today’s report on Europe’s environment, Jutta Paulus, Greens/EFA spokesperson on environmental policy in the European Parliament, states: “Europe is […]
Chemicals & Pesticides
Chemistry: for many greens a mysterious science, for me a good friend. The REACH legislation, at least partly a real GREEN success, has accompanied me for years of my professional life. Much of this directive is really good: for the first time, substances can be restricted in their use if there are better alternatives; the tens of thousands of “old substances” that were already on the market before the first chemicals law came into force in 1979 were finally examined; Consumers receive comprehensive information rights.
Chemical Industry: “Future Packages, Not Lifebuoys for Oldtimers”
Brussels, 10.02.2026 Ahead of tomorrow’s Chemical Summit in Antwerp, Jutta Paulus, The Greens/EFA environmental spokesperson in the European Parliament, states: […]
Environmental Omnibus: Commission slashing environmental legislation to please polluters
“The proposals presented today represent an absolute step backwards. On the very day the European Environment Agency confirms that the […]
New EU F-Gas Regulation against climate crisis and perpetual chemicals (PFAS)
The European Parliament has just voted its position on the new regulation on fluorinated greenhouse gases, so-called F-gases. F-gases are […]