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In ten years, global biomethane production has increased sevenfold
In ten years, global biomethane production has increased sevenfold

The industry owes its sharp growth to the US, France, and new potential leaders—India and Brazil

Only nine EU countries meet household waste recycling targets
Only nine EU countries meet household waste recycling targets

Household, office, and retail waste still accounts for 27% of all waste in the European Union

Is the ozone layer recovering? NASA has published encouraging data
Is the ozone layer recovering? NASA has published encouraging data

This year, the ozone hole is among the five smallest in the last 33 years

The EUDR "forest" regulation has been postponed for a year. What does this mean for Ukraine?
The EUDR "forest" regulation has been postponed for a year. What does this mean for Ukraine?

The implementation of the requirements of the regulation on logging for large operators was to start on December 30, 2025

Cat and dog welfare: EU prepares first law to protect pets
Cat and dog welfare: EU prepares first law to protect pets

The goal is to prevent cruelty to animals both at home and in breeding facilities and shelters

The Czech Republic will spend CZK 2 billion on compensating industrialists for indirect CO2 costs
The Czech Republic will spend CZK 2 billion on compensating industrialists for indirect CO2 costs

The state will support 32 companies, including steel giant Třinecké železárny

Plus 42 days of summer: scientists predict an increase in the heatwave period in Europe
Plus 42 days of summer: scientists predict an increase in the heatwave period in Europe

Europe is warming faster than anywhere else in the world. By the end of the century, summer here will last up to eight months

Oil rigs instead of beaches: Trump allows drilling off the coast of California and Florida
Oil rigs instead of beaches: Trump allows drilling off the coast of California and Florida

The shelf areas are planned to be sold at auction in 2027-2029

Poland has announced a competition for renewable energy cogeneration projects. The investment budget is almost €150 million.
Poland has announced a competition for renewable energy cogeneration projects. The investment budget is almost €150 million.

Entrepreneurs, state-owned and municipally-owned entities, and housing co-owners' associations can use the program

EU takes Poland to court over NO2 air pollution
EU takes Poland to court over NO2 air pollution

In the Krakow and Upper Silesia agglomerations, nitrogen oxide levels have exceeded the norm for 15 years

The best photos from Nature inFocus 2025: wildlife without embellishment
The best photos from Nature inFocus 2025: wildlife without embellishment

The photo contest documents animal life and highlights nature conservation issues

Belgian farmer sues oil company for its impact on the climate
Belgian farmer sues oil company for its impact on the climate

The court's decision on the case could set a historic precedent, creating legal risks for transnational polluting companies