Tag #Environment

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liberation.fr
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Kretinsky Acquires Royal Mail, Building European Logistics Empire

Czech businessman Daniel Kretinsky acquired the financially struggling Royal Mail in December 2024 for \£3.6 billion, aiming to make its parent company, International Distribution Services, a key part of his European logistics empire; the UK government approved the deal on condition that the headqua...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
taz.de
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German Insurers Pressure PFAS Phase-Out

German insurers are excluding coverage for damages caused by PFAS, creating economic pressure on companies to replace these 'forever chemicals' due to the high risk and cost of operating without insurance.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
nrc.nl
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Dutch Cabinet Appeals Nitrogen Reduction Ruling

The Dutch cabinet is appealing a court ruling ordering stricter nitrogen reduction targets, citing feasibility concerns while Greenpeace criticizes the lack of political will; a final decision is expected in 2026.

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Life on Land
repubblica.it
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EU Pollution Reduction: Progress and Persistent Challenges

The European Union's second Zero Pollution Monitoring and Outlook report reveals progress in reducing pollution but persistent challenges remain, causing hundreds of thousands of premature deaths annually and harming ecosystems; the EU is implementing initiatives like the Zero Pollution package to a...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Pet Dogs' Significant Environmental Impact Revealed

A new study reveals the substantial environmental impact of pet dogs globally, including wildlife disturbance, water pollution, and significant carbon emissions from pet food, calling for stricter leash laws, dog exclusion zones, and sustainable pet food options to mitigate these effects.

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Life on Land
lemonde.fr
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Paris Protest Targets Pesticide Use, Highlighting Health and Environmental Concerns

On April 5th, over 1000 protesters marched in Paris against pesticides, highlighting their impact on human health and biodiversity; the protest coincided with a bill's upcoming review that could reauthorize the toxic insecticide acetamiprid.

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Good Health and Well-being
welt.de
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German Drought: BUND Warns of Severe Environmental Impacts, Other Experts Less Concerned

Germany's prolonged drought is causing critically low water levels in Lake Constance and the Rhine, raising forest fire risks and stressing ecosystems, prompting the BUND to advocate for resilience measures while another expert downplays the severity, citing sufficient groundwater levels.

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Life on Land
nrc.nl
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Netherlands reinstates 130 km/h speed limit on select highways

Starting Monday, April 15th, 2025, the Netherlands reintroduced a 130 km/h speed limit on three highway sections (A7, A6, and a future A37 section), totaling 117 km, despite environmental concerns, aiming for increased driver freedom while adhering to nitrogen and noise standards.

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Climate Action
dw.com
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Germany Rejects Autobahn Speed Limit

Germany's new coalition government will not impose a general speed limit on its autobahns, rejecting a proposal backed by environmental groups and despite public support, due to the influence of the conservative CDU/CSU bloc.

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Climate Action
theguardian.com
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Labor's Plan for Stronger Australian Environmental Protection

The Australian Labor Party, currently in government, is proposing significant environmental law reforms, including the creation of national environmental standards and an independent Environmental Protection Authority, to address Australia's broader environmental crisis beyond climate change, capita...

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Life on Land
t24.com.tr
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Turkey's Climate Bill Faces Opposition Amidst Market-Based Approach

Facing opposition from the DEM Party, Turkey's Parliament will debate a Climate Change Bill tomorrow that prioritizes market-based solutions, such as emissions trading, over direct emission reduction measures; the bill was initially leaked online in August 2023.

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Climate Action
bbc.com
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US Tariffs Hit Remote Antarctic Islands

US President Trump's new tariffs impact the Heard and McDonald Islands, a remote Antarctic territory last visited in 2016, despite their lack of significant exports to the US; this 10% tax highlights the global reach of trade disputes.

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Life Below Water

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