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.
Science, Not Fairy Tales
The European Commission has just proposed to reduce the protection status of wolves under the Habitats Directive. In response, the […]
Reading tip on the Nature Restoration Law
Background, development and progress of the legislative process of the Nature Restoration Law: The creation and adoption of the EU […]
Interconnected Crises, Integrated Solutions: Politics Must Act!
The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) has just presented its new Nexus Assessment. The assessment highlights […]
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.
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 […]
EU Commission breaks key Green Deal promise - Chemicals regulation REACH is put on hold
The European Commission has just presented its work programme for 2023. After several postponements, the revision of the EU Chemicals […]
Webinar: LNG - The dark side of the boom!
Since the Ukraine war, Europe and Germany are facing the result of years of wrong energy policies that drove us […]