Global green

The review of the EU ETS has sparked political debate in the Council of the EU
The review of the EU ETS has sparked political debate in the Council of the EU

There are plans to adapt the emissions trading scheme to the EU’s climate target

In the Finnish capital, outdoor advertising for anything related to fossil fuels has been banned
In the Finnish capital, outdoor advertising for anything related to fossil fuels has been banned

Calling for a reduction in emissions whilst offering products and services that are harmful to the environment is considered hypocritical

Hungary has once again allowed logging in nature reserves, reverting to Orbán’s practices
Hungary has once again allowed logging in nature reserves, reverting to Orbán’s practices

The felling of old trees leaves the undergrowth unprotected, which could threaten the survival of primeval forests

10 October marks World Migratory Bird Day
10 October marks World Migratory Bird Day

This day highlights the fact that the conservation of migratory birds is a shared responsibility

Over 90% of cat food is contaminated with lead and arsenic – study
Over 90% of cat food is contaminated with lead and arsenic – study

This diet is particularly harmful to the animals’ kidneys, as they are responsible for removing heavy metals from the body

6 October — World Day for the Conservation of Natural Habitats
6 October — World Day for the Conservation of Natural Habitats

This is a call to reflect on the need to treat nature with care

The EU has published the third quarterly carbon price under the CBAM
The EU has published the third quarterly carbon price under the CBAM

The price for the fourth quarter will be announced on 4 January 2027

Rome and Prague will call for a relaxation of the EU’s climate regulations
Rome and Prague will call for a relaxation of the EU’s climate regulations

This concerns emission permits and regulations relating to methane

Europe’s seas have been hit by record-breaking heatwaves, whilst the Arctic continues to melt — Copernicus
Europe’s seas have been hit by record-breaking heatwaves, whilst the Arctic continues to melt — Copernicus

Every ten years, the ice cover shrinks by almost half a million square kilometres

Millions of tonnes of food go to waste: how much food does the average EU resident throw away?
Millions of tonnes of food go to waste: how much food does the average EU resident throw away?

Most food waste is generated in households – it is thrown away by residents themselves, rather than by restaurants or supermarkets

From tomatoes to meat: which foods have become more expensive this year due to global warming
From tomatoes to meat: which foods have become more expensive this year due to global warming

By 2035, climate-related inflation will increase food prices by approximately 3.2% annually

How much water and energy do AI centres ‘consume’? The EU has been accused of concealing data
How much water and energy do AI centres ‘consume’? The EU has been accused of concealing data

Even based on incomplete data for the year, data centres in the EU consumed as much energy as the whole of Croatia