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Northern regions of the European Union boast a higher-than-average share of electric passenger cars, new data from Eurostat has found.

What European region boasts the highest share of electric vehicles?

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Northern regions of the European Union boast a higher-than-average share of electric passenger cars, new data from Eurostat has found….

New data from Eurostat has revealed that the greenhouse gas footprint of goods and services consumed in the European Union stood at 9.0 tonnes of CO2 equivalents per capita in 2023

What EU country boasts the lowest greenhouse gas footprint per capita?

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New data from Eurostat has revealed that the greenhouse gas footprint of goods and services consumed in the European Union…

Following the Trump administration's decision to erase the 'endangerment finding' that climate change impacts human health and the environment, the European Green Party has called on European leaders to step up their commitment to clean energy and decarbonisation.

Wind and solar generated more electricity than fossil fuels in the EU last year

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Wind and solar together generated a record 30% of electricity in the European Union in 2025, surpassing electricity derived from…

Environmental association Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) has criticised the agreements reached between the EU, the United Kingdom and Norway regarding North Sea fishing quotas for 2026, describing them as an 'opportunity missed' to establish a sustainable fisheries policy.

Deutsche Umwelthilfe criticises North Sea fishing quotas agreement

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Environmental association Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) has criticised the agreement reached between the EU, the United Kingdom and Norway regarding North…

The European Union recorded greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 900 million tonnes of CO₂-equivalents in the first quarter of this year, a 3.4% increase on the corresponding period a year ago, new data from Eurostat has revealed.

EU greenhouse gas emissions rose 3.4% in the first quarter of 2025

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The European Union recorded greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 900 million tonnes of CO₂-equivalents in the first quarter of this…

European Union member states collectively invested around €76 billion in environmental protection services last year, according to new data from Eurostat.

EU countries invested €76bn in environmental protection services last year

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European Union member states collectively invested around €76 billion in environmental protection services last year, according to new data from…

The announcement by the European Commission that it is proposing targeted measures to ensure the timely implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) protects the 'core principles' of the regulation, the World Resources Institute has said.

Europe ‘closing in’ on 2030 climate and energy goals

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EU member states have ‘significantly closed the gap’ to achieving the bloc’s 2030 energy and climate targets, the European Commission…

EU imports of cocoa, wheat, maize and other key commodities face increasing risks due to the combined effects of climate change and biodiversity loss in supplier nations, a new study by Foresight Transitions has found.

EU imports of key food commodities under threat from climate change

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EU imports of cocoa, wheat, maize and other key commodities face increasing risks due to the combined effects of climate…

Environmental impact is an 'important' consideration factor for three quarters of EU citizens when planning a regional or long-distance journey, according to a new Eurobarometer report.

One fifth of Europeans adjust their travel plans due to environmental considerations

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Environmental impact is an ‘important’ consideration factor for three quarters of EU citizens when planning a regional or long-distance journey,…

Shift to electric vehicles accelerates across Europe

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While new car registrations across the European Union declined by 1.9% in the first quarter of 2025, electric vehicles continued…