Tag #Sustainability

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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
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Climate Impact of Asthma Inhalers Prompts Dutch Guideline

In the Netherlands, the majority of the 1.5 million asthma patients' commonly used inhalers contain climate-damaging substances and PFAS, although experts suggest most could switch to less harmful alternatives; a new guideline aims to assist doctors.

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Climate Action
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Netherlands Promotes Climate-Conscious Prescribing for Asthma Inhalers

In the Netherlands, the high use of propellant-based inhalers for asthma treatment—with a climate impact equivalent to driving 320 km per inhaler—is prompting a new guideline for environmentally conscious prescribing; this aims to help the 55% of 1.5 million patients currently using these inhalers t...

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Climate Action
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Earth Prize 2025: European Winner Announced

The Earth Prize 2025, a global environmental competition for 13-19-year-olds, has announced its European winner, PURA, a team that developed a household-sized wastewater purification device combining photocatalysis and cold plasma, addressing water quality issues exacerbated by climate change and co...

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40% Bias Score

Clean Water and Sanitation
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Conflicting CO2 Rules Hamper Dutch Construction Sustainability

The Dutch construction sector faces uncertainty due to conflicting CO2 emission regulations, hindering sustainability efforts and potentially exacerbating the housing shortage; the outdated MPG guideline contrasts with the EU's preferred Whole Life Carbon approach, creating investment hesitancy.

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48% Bias Score

Climate Action
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Italian Study Reveals Generational Divide on Tech's Role in Sustainability

A study in Italy reveals that only 25% of Italians view digital tools as helpful for sustainability, with significant generational differences; younger generations are more likely to see technology's positive role.

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Reduced Inequality
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EU Approves Law to Curb Plastic Pellet Pollution

The EU is implementing a new law to prevent plastic pellet spillage during transport, spurred by a major pollution incident in Galicia; the law will regulate all supply chain sectors, including maritime, mandating risk management plans and inspections.

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20% Bias Score

Life Below Water
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Unsustainable Mackerel Fishing Prompts Dutch Advisory Against Purchase

The Dutch organization Good Fish advises against purchasing Atlantic mackerel due to overfishing resulting from a lack of international catch agreements since 2010, impacting the Dutch fishing sector and potentially removing mackerel from supermarkets.

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Life Below Water
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EU Tourism Sector Projected to Grow, but Faces Challenges

The EU travel and tourism sector is projected to contribute €1.9 trillion to the EU's GDP in 2025, employing 25.7 million people, but faces challenges from overtourism and global competition, prompting calls for reduced bureaucracy and increased sustainability.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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EU's Massive Textile Imports and the Push for Sustainable Fashion

The EU imported €176.9 billion worth of clothing in 2023, driven by fast fashion and high consumption, while Cascale proposes a 45% emission reduction by 2030 through circular supply chains.

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32% Bias Score

Climate Action
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EU's Massive Textile Imports Fuel Climate Concerns; Cascale Aims for 45% Emission Reduction

The EU's €176.9 billion textile import in 2023 highlights the industry's environmental impact: 6-8% of global carbon emissions, with each European consumer discarding 12kg of textiles annually. Cascale aims for a 45% emission reduction by 2030 through a circular supply chain.

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40% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
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Theion's Sulfur-Based Battery: Three Times the Range, Lower Environmental Impact

Theion, a German startup, developed a sulfur-based battery with a 1,000 Wh/kg energy density, offering three times the range of current batteries while reducing environmental impact and costs, with €15 million in funding secured.

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Affordable and Clean Energy

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