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The EC wants to oblige European countries to restore 20% of ecosystems by 2030
The EC wants to oblige European countries to restore 20% of ecosystems by 2030

The EC's nature restoration initiative will be the first such EU law

The European Commission has proposed halving the use of pesticides by 2030
The European Commission has proposed halving the use of pesticides by 2030

This will help prevent the extinction of millions of native species of animals, plants and insects

Slow Motion Bomb: Strilets talks about the global environmental consequences of war
Slow Motion Bomb: Strilets talks about the global environmental consequences of war

When it comes to the environment, the war is not local in nature, because ecosystems cannot be divided by conditional boundaries, and if the natural balance in one geolocation is destroyed, it will definitely be felt by another

How the war in Ukraine affected wild animals
How the war in Ukraine affected wild animals

A large number of animals die from constant shelling and rocket attacks

EU backslides on U.N. biodiversity conservation goal — Eurostat
EU backslides on U.N. biodiversity conservation goal — Eurostat

The number of birds, butterflies and other creatures is declining in the European Union

Ukraine called on the OSCE to help end the war and hold Russia accountable
Ukraine called on the OSCE to help end the war and hold Russia accountable

The actions of Russian troops pose a threat to the security of the entire European continent

British environmentalists urged not to mow the lawn and explained why
British environmentalists urged not to mow the lawn and explained why

Refusing to mow the lawn helps preserve biodiversity

Scientists have told how to reduce the risk of mass extinction in the ocean
Scientists have told how to reduce the risk of mass extinction in the ocean

In a low-emission scenario that keeps temperatures rising to 2 ° C, the extinction rate will range from about 4% of natural level to 10%

Research and social initiatives launched in Europe to achieve sustainable development
Research and social initiatives launched in Europe to achieve sustainable development

Sustainable agriculture is a key element of the Green Agreement for a sustainable Europe

In Britain, most national parks do not bring significant benefits to nature, – BES
In Britain, most national parks do not bring significant benefits to nature, – BES

Areas should be designated as protected only if it is proven that wildlife is restored in the long run

Climate change halved insect numbers
Climate change halved insect numbers

The loss of a number of insect populations can harm not only nature, but also human health and food security

Experts have told how hemp can solve environmental problems cheaply
Experts have told how hemp can solve environmental problems cheaply

Hemp is able to absorb more carbon dioxide per hectare than any other commercial crop