Tag #Environment

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UK-EU Clash Looms Over Northern Ireland Carbon Tax

Energy UK warns that differing approaches to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) between the UK and EU could create a major trade conflict in Northern Ireland due to its post-Brexit trading arrangements under the Windsor Framework, potentially leading to retaliatory tariffs unless the two ...

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Climate Action
nos.nl
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Dutch Court Rules on Greenpeace's Nitrogen Lawsuit

A Dutch court ruled today on Greenpeace's lawsuit challenging the government's insufficient nitrogen policy, demanding concrete actions impacting agriculture and industry, potentially setting a precedent similar to the Urgenda climate case.

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Life on Land
elpais.com
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Musk's AfD Support Sparks Controversy in Grünheide

Elon Musk's public support for Germany's AfD party, despite their past opposition to Tesla's Gigafactory in Grünheide, has caused controversy, highlighting conflicts between economic development, political influence, and environmental concerns in the Brandenburg region.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
theguardian.com
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UK Government Fails to Meet Environmental Targets, OEP Warns

The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) reports that the UK government is failing to meet most of its legally binding environmental targets, with significant shortfalls in marine protection and biodiversity, highlighting a rapidly closing window for action.

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Life on Land
theguardian.com
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Downing Street Blocks Beaver Reintroduction Plan

Downing Street blocked a Natural England plan to reintroduce beavers to England, viewing it as a "Tory legacy", despite the plan's approval by the environment secretary and evidence of beavers' environmental benefits in flood mitigation and biodiversity.

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Life on Land
dw.com
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Russian Tanker Grounds in Baltic Sea, Raising Environmental and Geopolitical Concerns

The Eventin, a tanker carrying nearly 100,000 tons of Russian oil, ran aground near Germany's Ruegen island, raising environmental concerns and highlighting Russia's use of a shadow fleet to circumvent sanctions.

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Life Below Water
theguardian.com
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UK Bans Bee-Killing Pesticide Cruiser SB

The UK government banned the emergency use of the bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticide Cruiser SB, reversing years of approval despite warnings about its severe impact on bee populations and aligning with a broader commitment to protect pollinators and transition to sustainable agriculture.

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Life on Land
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Dutch Court Orders Immediate Action on Nitrogen Emissions

A Dutch court ordered the government to immediately reduce nitrogen emissions, prioritizing vulnerable nature areas, and imposed a €10 million penalty for non-compliance by 2030; Greenpeace celebrated, while farmers' organizations expressed concern and called for an appeal.

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Climate Action
theguardian.com
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Trump's Return Signals Renewed Threat to Border Ecology

Trump's second inauguration raises concerns about renewed border wall construction, jeopardizing wildlife corridors and exacerbating ecological damage along the US-Mexico border, with potential for extinction of species like jaguars, following a recent study showing an 86% decrease in wildlife cross...

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Life on Land
theguardian.com
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Widespread PFAS Contamination in UK Demands Urgent Remediation

A report by the Environment Agency identified over 10,000 high-risk PFAS contamination sites across the UK, primarily linked to firefighting foams, manufacturing plants, and wastewater treatment, with potential annual cleanup costs reaching billions of pounds.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Disabled Russian Oil Tanker Highlights Risks of Sanctions-Evading "Shadow Fleet

The Panamanian-flagged oil tanker Eventin, carrying nearly 100,000 tons of oil from Russia, lost power in the Baltic Sea near Germany, prompting a rescue operation amid stormy conditions and highlighting Russia's use of its "shadow fleet" to circumvent sanctions.

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Climate Action
ru.euronews.com
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Air Pollution Causes 287,000 Premature Deaths in Europe

Air pollution caused 287,000 premature deaths in Europe in 2021, with the highest mortality rates in Central and Eastern Europe due to socioeconomic factors and domestic pollution sources; stricter EU air quality rules aim for a 55% reduction by 2030.

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Good Health and Well-being

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