Young Champions of the Earth celebrates young people around the world tackling climate change, biodiversity and nature loss, and pollution. Who can apply young people aged between 18-30 (young artists, scientists, economists, communicators and entrepreneurs) residing in one of these global regions: Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, […]
EEA: Cutting pollution would significantly reduce heart attacks and strokes in Europe
Scientific evidence shows that environmental risks are responsible for a large part of cardiovascular diseases, the most frequent cause of death in Europe. A European Environment Agency analysis, published, presents the link between the environment and cardiovascular disease and highlights that action against pollution, extreme temperatures and other environmental hazards is a cost-effective measure to […]
CORDIS: The secrets of sustainable plant nutrition and agriculture
Revealing plant responses to nutrient stress can reshape sustainable agriculture, fostering ecological balance for a resilient future. As the world’s population increases, the pressing need for sustainable food production within the next 30 years poses a formidable challenge. Plant growth depends on nutrient availability and understanding how they adapt to nutrient deficiencies is crucial. Mineral […]
Preventing groundwater and surface waters pollution in the EU
Clean water is essential for humans and healthy ecosystems. Find out what the EU and European Parliament are doing to safeguard it. According to the European Environment Agency, water pollution in the EU decreased between the 1990s and 2010s. However, progress has slowed with pollution in 58% of surface water since 2016. In addition, only […]
What is the European Union doing to reduce air pollution?
Poor air quality can cause respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and cancer. But its devastating effects also extend to biodiversity, as it poisons crops and forests, causing significant economic losses. As part of the zero pollution ambition set out in the EU’s European Green Deal, the European Parliament has proposed setting stricter air quality standards […]
The European Commission has presented 5 legislative proposals to support clean and modern shipping
The Commission has presented five legislative proposals to modernise EU rules on maritime safety and prevent water pollution from ships. With 75% of the EU’s external trade being seaborne, maritime transport is not only the artery of a globalised economy, but also a lifeline for the EU’s islands, peripheral and remote maritime regions. Although maritime […]
EU-funded project shows unprecedented rise in ocean plastic
Researchers are equipping policymakers with valuable data to help shape future ocean plastic pollution policy interventions. Their global analysis shows an unprecedented rise in ocean plastic since 2005. Have you ever wondered exactly how much plastic pollution has accumulated on the surface of our oceans around the world? A new study partly supported by the […]
Agroecology: 14 EU-funded projects that are helping to shape the future of agriculture
The EU has set ambitious targets for the agricultural sector. Not only do Europe’s farmers need to ensure a reliable supply of high-quality food – fruit, vegetables, nuts, cereals and animal products – and non-food products at competitive prices, they must also deliver on the environmental commitments of the EU Green Deal and farm to […]
European Council adopts regulation on CO2 emissions from new passenger cars and vans
‘Fit for 55’: The new rules aim to reduce emissions from road transport that has the highest share of emissions from transport – and provide the right push for the automotive industry to shift towards zero-emission mobility while ensuring continued innovation in the industry. The new rules set the following targets: 55% CO2 emission reductions for […]