Ban on destroying unsold clothes and shoes comes into effect in European Union
A ban on the destruction of unsold clothing, footwear and accessories by large companies has come into effect across the…
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Traffic congestion led to 1.58 million litres of fuel being wasted last year in Europe
Traffic congestion across Europe led to 1.58 million litres of fuel being wasted by stationary vehicles, a new study by…
Global EV sales reached two million units in June 2026
Global sales of electric vehicles reached 2.0 million units in June 2026, bringing the total number of unit sales for…
Last month was the hottest June on record in Western Europe
Last month was the hottest June in Western Europe since records began, according to the latest climate bulletin from the…
Regulated, but not resolved: why the ESG ratings regulation will not spare asset managers their homework
Op-ed by Geoffroy Marcassoli, sustainability assurance leader at PwC Luxembourg. For years, valid criticism was directed at ESG ratings providers…
‘Strong appetite’ for new energy solutions among SMEs, despite high costs and uncertainty
Small- and medium-sized enterprises across Europe continue to demonstrate a ‘strong appetite’ for new energy solutions, despite concerns over high…
Europe’s air quality improving despite ‘persistent’ pollution episodes
Air quality indicators across Europe improved last year, as emissions of major regulated pollutants declined, however some parts of Europe…
European Greens accuse EPP, far-right parties of undermining climate action
The European Green Party has accused centre-right and far-right leaders, as well as the European People’s Party (EPP) of weakening…
Battery electric vehicle registrations hit a new high in Europe in May
Close to one in four (23.6%) of new car registrations in Europe in May 2026 were of battery electric vehicles…
Performance-based ‘jurisdictional reward funds’ could help EU on the road to 2040 climate targets
The European Union could achieve part of its 2040 climate targets through a novel form of international climate cooperation that…