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The war has killed more than 20,000 Black Sea dolphins since the start of 2026 alone
The war has killed more than 20,000 Black Sea dolphins since the start of 2026 alone

From 2022, the number of animals killed could exceed 100,000

What to expect from the EU ETS review: from bonus allowances to limits on emissions reductions
What to expect from the EU ETS review: from bonus allowances to limits on emissions reductions

As early as 2027, 400 million additional free emission allowances could be released onto the market

Globally, renewable energy has led to savings of $377 billion on fossil fuel purchases
Globally, renewable energy has led to savings of $377 billion on fossil fuel purchases

On average, generating 1 MWh of wind power costs just $33, whilst solar power costs $44

Eco-labelling helps the EU build a circular economy
Eco-labelling helps the EU build a circular economy

Researchers have established a direct link between the prevalence of eco-labelling and the use of recycled materials

EcoPolitic presents a nationwide review of the use of the eco-tax
EcoPolitic presents a nationwide review of the use of the eco-tax

Local authorities draw up their own environmental programmes as they see fit, often including measures that are open to interpretation

Poisonous plants of Ukraine: the dangers they pose and where they are found
Poisonous plants of Ukraine: the dangers they pose and where they are found

If you experience even the slightest symptoms, such as weakness or nausea, you should seek medical advice straight away

The relaxation of the EU ETS, demands from industry, and forest fires: a round-up of EU economic news
The relaxation of the EU ETS, demands from industry, and forest fires: a round-up of EU economic news

The heatwave is already forcing investors to rethink their approach to risk management, yet the industry still wants to pay less for emissions

Air pollution levels in Ukrainian cities on 8 July
Air pollution levels in Ukrainian cities on 8 July

A warning has been issued regarding industrial pollution in major industrial cities

The EU Chemicals Alliance is effectively controlled by corporations that manipulate the environmental agenda — report
The EU Chemicals Alliance is effectively controlled by corporations that manipulate the environmental agenda — report

Experts refer to this as corporate occupation, whilst environmental organisations have virtually no influence on decision-making

A branch of ‘Forests of Ukraine’ used a recommendation from its director to award 45 million hryvnias to a new sole trader
A branch of ‘Forests of Ukraine’ used a recommendation from its director to award 45 million hryvnias to a new sole trader

The sole trader signed their first contract with a state-owned enterprise just a few days after setting up their business