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The EU is relaxing environmental requirements for corporations. Environmentalists are disappointed with the changes.
The EU is relaxing environmental requirements for corporations. Environmentalists are disappointed with the changes.

Corporate sustainability checks will now only apply to large companies with a turnover of €1.5 billion

Putting ETS on hold: EU countries advocate reform of emissions trading system
Putting ETS on hold: EU countries advocate reform of emissions trading system

According to leaders of a number of countries, EU ETS standards are leading to deindustrialization in the name of decarbonization

The fate of Antarctica depends on CO2 emissions. What is the worst-case scenario for humanity?
The fate of Antarctica depends on CO2 emissions. What is the worst-case scenario for humanity?

Even with reduced pollution, glaciers will continue to melt, but at a slower rate

EU industry must accelerate eco-transformation to avoid losing market share – EEA
EU industry must accelerate eco-transformation to avoid losing market share – EEA

Energy-intensive industries still account for 27% of CO2 emissions in the European Union

Green energy is becoming more expensive, batteries are becoming cheaper: price forecast until 2035
Green energy is becoming more expensive, batteries are becoming cheaper: price forecast until 2035

In ten years, the cost of clean energy could fall by 20-30%

From harmful gases to raw materials for plastics: scientists have discovered an effective technology
From harmful gases to raw materials for plastics: scientists have discovered an effective technology

The process is adapted to unstable energy supply, so it can use energy from renewable energy sources

Uncontrolled mercury and lead emissions: US relaxes standards for coal-fired power plants
Uncontrolled mercury and lead emissions: US relaxes standards for coal-fired power plants

The US Environmental Protection Agency even admitted that it had failed to assess the impact of emissions on human health

In the EU, the greenhouse footprint per capita has decreased by 10%
In the EU, the greenhouse footprint per capita has decreased by 10%

At the same time, emissions from industry are lower than emissions from consumption

The world is becoming too hot for coffee: the reason for the catastrophic rise in prices
The world is becoming too hot for coffee: the reason for the catastrophic rise in prices

In just two years, the cost of Robusta and Arabica beans has almost doubled

A US company illegally destroyed a unique forest in Australia. Compensation – almost $40 million
A US company illegally destroyed a unique forest in Australia. Compensation – almost $40 million

Jarrah forests are unique and fragile ecosystems that exist only in Australia

February 19 – International Day for the Protection of Marine Mammals
February 19 – International Day for the Protection of Marine Mammals

For Ukraine, this day is effectively Dolphin Protection Day

China has reduced CO2 emissions for the first time since 2022. The key factor is renewable energy sources
China has reduced CO2 emissions for the first time since 2022. The key factor is renewable energy sources

Solar, wind, and nuclear energy compensated for the growth in electricity demand in the country