EU climate change deal found wanting
The deal made by the European leaders to cap the greenhouse gas emissions was criticised as soon as it was announced. Hailed in the media as a historic agreement, it was intended to put pressure on the...
View ArticleEU governments to confront biotech industry
Biotechnology is the subject of heated debates worldwide. This is mainly why it took the EU so long to adopt a Directive that gives national governments the responsibility to decide whether to prohibit...
View ArticleEurope takes a new step towards reducing energy dependence
This past week the European Commission adopted a series of policy objectives towards designing a more integrated European energy system that would entail less dependence on foreign imports and fewer...
View ArticleVWgate: CEO Winterkorn resigns
German car manufacturer Volkswagen cheated on diesel engines to meet environmental standards. In the stock market, VW shares fell sharply. Workers fear that the car industry is now threatened. The...
View ArticleEuropean Parliament and Commission clash over endocrine disruptors
MEPs reject the Commission’s proposal and join public health NGOs in demanding more rigorous protection. What are endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and what do we know about their dangers? In its...
View ArticleThe Challenge of Growing Food in the Heart of the Bolivian Altiplano
Officially recognised as one of the New 7 Wonder Cities of the World in 2015, La Paz, the administrative capital of Bolivia, is globally known for its unstable weather conditions. Located at 3,600...
View ArticleThe European Green Deal: Challenges Lie Ahead
When Ursula von der Leyen ascended to the Presidency of the European Commission in December 2019, one policy dominated above all others, the European Green Deal. This ambitious plan aims to bring the...
View ArticleLeaders Summit on Climate: Young activist Xiye Bastida Helps Set the Tone for...
Yesterday, as we celebrated Earth Day, forty world leaders gathered for President Biden’s “Leaders Summit on Climate”. The event, held virtually in accordance with COVID-19 restrictions over two days,...
View ArticleWorld Bee Day: Protecting Our Pollinators
Earlier this year, scientists at the Netherlands-based Wageningen University conducted research that had many buzzing with excitement. After only several hours of meticulous training, a sample of...
View ArticleThe Fragile Humanitarian Crisis in Haiti
In a matter of days, an earthquake and a tropical storm (Grace) hit one of the poorest Caribbean islands, leading to at least 2,400 deaths and over 13.000 serious injuries. It is estimated that more...
View ArticleOlympics – A Celebration for Humanity, A Disaster For the Environment
The Olympics, the world’s most celebrated international sporting tournament, needs no introduction. Inspired by the Ancient Olympic Games, held in Olympia, Greece more than two thousand years ago, the...
View ArticleClimate Change and Vulnerable Groups: How Communication Can Help
Climate change is a threat to global peace, security, and prosperity. It poses a threat to human and natural systems due to their vulnerability and exposure. Vulnerability, in this context, is the...
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