15 January 2019
The EU has taken a small step towards cutting waste and greenhouse gases from manufacturing of popular consumer goods. For the first time, manufacturers will be […]
7 January 2019
An assessment of the performance of the Austrian Presidency of the EU has found that it was big on tackling plastic but less effective in dealing […]
21 December 2018
The practice of ‘small steps poorly implemented’ is clearly now insufficient and inappropriate to protect Europe from harmful chemicals, polluted air, climate change and plastic pollution. This […]
18 December 2018
– Toys the worst product for banned chemicals – official figures – Officials destroy 30,000 mainly Chinese dolls of “serious risk” to children – NGOs criticise […]
13 December 2018
EU governments have supported first-ever repairability measures for fridges despite opposition from manufacturers and hesitation from the European Commission. The same progressive approach may now also […]
28 November 2018
Challenging environmentally damaging decisions in court is burdensome and barriers to justice are widespread across the EU, according to the new EEB report published today. Accessing […]
28 November 2018
Energy efficiency and circular economy crucial Europe still 10 years behind Paris Agreement €200bn of annual health benefits by cutting air pollution The […]
26 November 2018
After almost two years of negotiations, an agreement on the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, and on the framework for the future EU-UK relationship, has been […]
30 October 2018
‘Graz Declaration’ could be a turning point for air quality and transport in Europe Ministers promise a “transformation” of European mobility More money for […]
29 October 2018
Almost everyone living in a city in the European Union is breathing air that is harmful to their health, according to a new report by the […]
24 October 2018
The European Parliament has leapt forward to protect people and the environment from plastic pollution, but national governments must now show the same ambition, according to […]
22 October 2018
‘Erin Brockovich chemical’ set for revival in Europe, despite ban Not a single ‘banned’ chemical blocked from reuse in Europe Progressive companies warn of […]