EU COUNTRIES WITHDRAW FROM CONTROVERSIAL ENERGY CHARTER TREATY
European Union (EU) countries, under the leadership of the Belgian EU presidency, have unanimously decided to withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) (Reuters). The move comes amidst concerns that the treaty, established in 1998, favors fossil fuel investments and impedes efforts to combat climate change.
EU OFFICIAL ADDRESSES SOUTH AMERICAN CONCERNS OVER DEFORESTATION BAN
The European Union's (EU’s) environment policy chief is embarking on a tour of South America to address concerns raised by countries in the region regarding a new EU law (Reuters). The law, which is set to be implemented from the end of December, will ban imports of goods associated with deforestation, including soy, beef, coffee, and palm oil.
EU REACHES DEAL TO CUT PACKAGING WASTE AND BAN SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
EU'S AMBITIOUS CLIMATE TARGET SPARKS DEBATE ABOUT AGRICULTURE
The European Commission has proposed an ambitious target for the European Union (EU) to slash 90% of net greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2040, signaling a significant commitment to combating climate change (Reuters).
EUROPEAN COUNCIL AND PARLIAMENT STRIKE DEAL TO REDUCE TRUCK EMISSIONS
EU REACHES CONTENTIOUS DEAL ON LAW TO RESTORE NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS
Last week, the European Union (EU) reached an agreement to pass a contentious law focused on restoring degraded natural ecosystems. The Nature Restoration Law, a crucial element of the European Green Deal, mandates countries to implement measures to restore nature on 20% of the EU's land and sea by 2030 (Reuters).
EU PROPOSES AMBITIOUS PLAN TO SLASH PLASTIC POLLUTION AMID GLOBAL CRISIS
Last week, the European Union (EU) Commission proposed measures to combat microplastic pollution caused by plastic pellet spillage. The new proposal aims to reduce plastic pellet pollution by 74% by the end of the decade, potentially leading to a 7% reduction in Europe's overall microplastic pollution (Guardian).
EU AGREES TO MANDATE GREEN FUEL TARGETS, DECARBONIZING AVIATION SECTOR
On April 25, the European Parliament and European Union (EU) Member States reached a deal to require airlines in Europe to increase their use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), reaching certain targets over the next several years and decades (Reuters).
EU PROPOSES NEW POLICIES TO PROMOTE GREEN TECHNOLOGY
On March 16, the European Commission proposed a new policy to support Europe’s green technology industry, coined the Net-Zero Industry Act (AP News). The Act specifies production targets for net-zero technologies, such as solar panels and offshore wind, needed for Europe to decarbonize.
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