Tag:EU

Pollution

EU Commission proposes new emission regulations for cars, vans

Cars, vans and other vehicles on sale in the European Union through 2035 will need to emit fewer pollutants, according to new regulations from...

Michael Simire - November 10, 2022

Sustainable Devpt

European Commission joins forces with govt associations to boost sustainable development

The European Commission on Monday, September 12, 2022, signed framework partnership agreements with five global associations of local authorities: the Association Internationale des Maires Francophones (AIMF),...

Michael Simire - September 13, 2022

Business

Ukraine invasion: EU to replace gas from Russia with Nigeria’s

The European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS said on Friday, July 22, 2022, that it would replace the gas from Russia with...

Michael Simire - July 22, 2022

Cover

EU hypocrisy as a ‘climate champion’ exposed at Bonn climate conference

Polluter nations shop around for new fossil fuels as they block finance for vulnerable people and communities impacted by climate-induced loss and damage The Bonn Climate...

Michael Simire - June 17, 2022

Sustainable Devpt

Global energy crisis: Campaigners describe EU strategy as ‘reckless response’

A new strategy released on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, by the European Union has called on the United States, Canada, African and Gulf countries...

Michael Simire - May 18, 2022

Pollution

Most EU city dwellers still live with high pollution levels

In spite improvements in air quality, most people in Europe’s population centres continue to be exposed to air pollution that is harmful to health. Ninety-six...

admin - April 1, 2022

Health

EU to purchase more 300m doses of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, research claims it might be effective against new strains

The European Commission has renewed a contract with pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and BioNTech to purchase an additional 300 million doses of their vaccine against...

Michael Simire - January 8, 2021

Waste Management