News and Press Releases from European Environmental Bureau

Lukewarm UN climate conference failed to reflect the heat on the streets

Even though the COP25 in Madrid ended in inaction, the parallel Social Summit revealed that the streets are more alive than ever, argues Samuel Martín-Sosa. The bitter taste left behind by the failure of the UN Climate Change Conference ...

Dec. 23, 2019

Von der Leyen bets future on Green Deal

The European Commission has released its plan for a Green Deal just 10 days after taking office, describing it as “Europe’s ‘man on the moon’ moment”. Yesterday’s announcement was the first major policy ...

Dec. 12, 2019

European Green Deal promises “reusable, durable and repairable products”

Waste prevention is set to be one of the top priorities for the European Commission in the next four years. The European Commission may have realised that prevention is better than a cure and that recycling is no longer enough. The ...

Dec. 12, 2019

EU water law gets clean bill of health

A European Commission evaluation has concluded that the European Union’s flagship water legislation is fit for purpose. However, implementation and enforcement must be scaled up to protect Europe’s precious rivers and waterways, the ...

Dec. 12, 2019

Celebration as environment trumps industry agenda on chemicals

“Zero pollution” and “toxic-free environment” pledges overcame industry opposition to become last minute additions to the European Green Deal, announced this afternoon. Ursula von der Leyen promised a zero pollution goal in ...

Dec. 11, 2019

Down to earth modelling

An innovative model makes one thing clear: we can either embark on a managed and fair transition to a post-growth economy or face a tumultuous future of ecological and economic collapse, argues Nick Meynen. The job of system modellers boils down to ...

Dec. 11, 2019

Industry fingerprints on European Green Deal

A wish list of chemical industry demands has been identified in the EU’s flagship environmental policy manifesto, the European Green Deal, set to be announced this week. Manmade toxic chemicals are linked to ...

Dec. 9, 2019

How can you access environmental information?

Public authorities are failing to provide citizens with information on environmental matters across the EU, a new report finds. Today, META gathers some tips to help citizens and NGOs access this information. Information is knowledge and knowledge ...

Dec. 5, 2019

Shutting down a toxic trade

With nearly 100 countries on board, an international agreement which bans the exporting of toxic waste from developed to developing countries has entered into force. While this landmark move will help protect the environment and ensure that poor ...

Dec. 5, 2019

Mercury spotlight: The toxic lamps that shall not be turned off

The most recent call by the UN to phase out mercury-added products by 2020 is poised to give lawmakers and a handful of powerful companies a headache. This week, Mauro Anastasio looks into the long-standing battle to ban fluorescent lamps in the EU. ...

Dec. 5, 2019

Green deal ‘must put out the fire’ – NGOs respond to EEA report

As the European Commission finalises its much-anticipated Green Deal, the EU’s own environment agency has decried economic growth as incompatible with tackling the environmental and climate emergency. Widely viewed as the EU’s response ...

Dec. 4, 2019

From growth to wellbeing and resilience

As a devastating European Environment Agency report takes the EU to task for its dismal failure to protect the ecosystem, it is high time for Europe to abandon its fixation on endless economic growth, experts at a post-growth event in Helsinki ...

Dec. 4, 2019

The renewable revolution cannot occur with limitless growth, experts warn

Despite the hopes attached to renewable energy, a rapid transition to green technologies, coupled with continued economic growth, could lead to severe energy and mineral shortages, as well as conflict and environmental damage. Nevertheless, these ...

Dec. 3, 2019

European Parliament declares climate and environmental emergency

An overwhelming majority of 429 MEPs has voted in favour of declaring a climate emergency in Europe. 225 voted against and 19 abstained. The European Parliament has declared a state of environmental and climate emergency today, following a vote by ...

Nov. 28, 2019

European Environmental Bureau News

Lukewarm UN climate conference failed to reflect the heat on the streets

Von der Leyen bets future on Green Deal

European Green Deal promises “reusable, durable and repairable products”

EU water law gets clean bill of health

Celebration as environment trumps industry agenda on chemicals

Down to earth modelling

Industry fingerprints on European Green Deal

How can you access environmental information?

Shutting down a toxic trade

Mercury spotlight: The toxic lamps that shall not be turned off

Green deal ‘must put out the fire’ – NGOs respond to EEA report

From growth to wellbeing and resilience

The renewable revolution cannot occur with limitless growth, experts warn

European Parliament declares climate and environmental emergency

Six things our governments (and the EU) can do to improve air quality

EU top court confirms strict protection rules to stop killing of endangered species

As new global mercury treaty enters into force, worldwide mercury production skyrockets

European supermarkets need to use their market power to stop injustices in their supply chain

EEB Welcomes European Commission Action on Illegal Air

MEPs must seize opportunity to create over 800,000 new jobs within Europe