Global green

Compared to last year, the total revenue of waste sector companies fell by almost 40%

During the war, the ecosystem is suffering the catastrophic impact of toxic and acoustic pollution

Over 20 years, this figure has fallen by almost 2%

PFAS do not disappear from the environment, and their distribution depends on the region

Methane levels rose the most – by 167%

Cutting imports of ever more expensive fuel saved Europe $3.1 billion

Political opponents of this decision accuse those in favour of the delay of playing into the hands of the oil and gas giants

Latvia has the highest recycling rate for this type of waste, while Denmark is at the bottom of the ranking

The authorities believe this will make carbon prices more stable and predictable, reducing the fiscal shock to the economy

According to preliminary estimates, their implementation over the first ten years will reduce emissions by approximately 290 million tonnes

The reform package should include, in particular, targets for ‘green’ energy and national commitments to reduce emissions

This is almost a third less than the volume of new equipment released onto the market, which points to a risk of growing waste stockpiles and unreported disposal