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The European Parliament adopted a law on combating global deforestation
The European Parliament adopted a law on combating global deforestation

A certain percentage of inspections is set for companies depending on the level of risk in the country

Climate change boosts solar energy potential – study
Climate change boosts solar energy potential – study

In 2022, Europe had 130 more hours of sunshine than average

The European Commission was sued to the Court of Justice for including gas in the green taxonomy
The European Commission was sued to the Court of Justice for including gas in the green taxonomy

Eco-activists are asking the court to invalidate this inclusion

The G7 will replace Russian nuclear fuel with its own and renewable energy
The G7 will replace Russian nuclear fuel with its own and renewable energy

The G7 members agreed to accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuels

The Netherlands found a way to produce green energy on asphalt
The Netherlands found a way to produce green energy on asphalt

The solar track will be able to generate 55,000 kWh of electricity per year

Southern Europe was once again affected by a large-scale drought
Southern Europe was once again affected by a large-scale drought

Drought can harm the operation of European hydroelectric power plants, agriculture, stop river transport

Germany to spend €22bn to prepare grid for green transition
Germany to spend €22bn to prepare grid for green transition

Germany needs to connect industrial south with north wind power

Rome began to take its garbage to Amsterdam
Rome began to take its garbage to Amsterdam

Rome will pay €200 for each ton of waste

Eco-activists filled a historic fountain with black liquid in Rome. Video
Eco-activists filled a historic fountain with black liquid in Rome. Video

The mayor of Rome condemned the action and called it an absolutely wrong gesture

The State Environmental Inspection joined the international network on environmental law
The State Environmental Inspection joined the international network on environmental law

IMPEL's mission is to ensure the effective implementation and enforcement of European environmental law

EU countries reduced emissions from electricity and industry
EU countries reduced emissions from electricity and industry

The UK has also reduced its carbon emissions by 2.4% in 2022

The Ministry of Environment will check the compliance of Ukrainian eco-legislation with EU norms
The Ministry of Environment will check the compliance of Ukrainian eco-legislation with EU norms

Ukraine's acquisition of candidate status for EU membership requires the implementation of the entire current European legal framework