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Emissions from ships are destroying Arctic ice. The world is not responding because of geopolitics
Emissions from ships are destroying Arctic ice. The world is not responding because of geopolitics

In just 10 years, the number of ships in the Arctic has increased by 37%

Energy willow: is this biofuel more profitable than gas?
Energy willow: is this biofuel more profitable than gas?

The plant grows six times faster than traditional forests

The illusion of control: do public councils working with environmental authorities actually function?
The illusion of control: do public councils working with environmental authorities actually function?

Ukrainian officials ignore calls from the European Commission to be more transparent and open to dialogue with citizens

Digest of eco-crimes of the week: large-scale logging, illegal mining, and pollution
Digest of eco-crimes of the week: large-scale logging, illegal mining, and pollution

The most damaging crime is illegal use of subsoil resources

CO2 emissions in the EU rose by 9 million tons in the third quarter of 2025 – Eurostat
CO2 emissions in the EU rose by 9 million tons in the third quarter of 2025 – Eurostat

However, some countries have significantly reduced their emissions, notably Estonia, which has cut emissions by 17.4%

The battle for the Carpathians: Ministry of Economy stalls, MPs appeal to minister
The battle for the Carpathians: Ministry of Economy stalls, MPs appeal to minister

Parliamentarians request that all Carpathian highlands be granted protected status

If the EU ETS does not work towards decarbonization, it needs to be revised – Merz
If the EU ETS does not work towards decarbonization, it needs to be revised – Merz

The market reacted to this with a sharp drop in carbon prices

The enemy has occupied 272,000 hectares of Ukraine's marine reserves, according to the National Academy of Sciences  
The enemy has occupied 272,000 hectares of Ukraine's marine reserves, according to the National Academy of Sciences  

Among the nature reserves controlled by Ukraine, Zmiinyi Island suffered the most destructive impact

EU makes progress in restoring biodiversity – report
EU makes progress in restoring biodiversity – report

Last year, the EU launched a series of initiatives to meet the KMGBF targets by 2030

Metinvest invests in a new project to produce raw materials for green steel
Metinvest invests in a new project to produce raw materials for green steel

The new complex will enable the production of concentrate with a high iron content and minimal impurities

The development of green energy is vital for the economy – Ursula von der Leyen
The development of green energy is vital for the economy – Ursula von der Leyen

The cost of 1 MWh generated by the sun is almost three times lower than gas generation

The garbage problem: how bad is it and what can everyone do about it?
The garbage problem: how bad is it and what can everyone do about it?

Reasons range from imperfect waste management at the state and municipal levels to people's lack of eco-friendly habits