Rivers of the Balkans: the siege
Thousands of dams are planned for the rivers and streams of south-eastern Europe, and their environmental and social impact could prove devastating.
Russia and China find EU inroad via Cyprus
As talks for the reunification of Cyprus look to get back underway following last year’s failed UN-led negotiations, there may be more at the negotiating table than some had bargained for this time around.
Europe continues to sell more and more pesticides
Between 2011 and 2016, pesticide sales continued to increase in the European Union. Nevertheless, certain member states, such as Denmark, have made serious efforts to reduce their use.
EU’s Effort Sharing Decision Initiative on its way to reduce carbon emissions by 15 percent by 2020
The European Union (EU) has set its climate change mitigation objective for 2020, committing itself to reduce its Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 20 percent compared with 1990 levels.
European cities are becoming hotter. Portugal is at the bottom of the list
In Évora the temperature rose by almost one degree. Cities in Nordic countries, Eastern Europe and Southern Spain warmed the most.
The average temperature in 11 Bulgarian cities has increased by more than 1°C since 2000
Since the beginning of the 21st century, the average temperature in eleven Bulgarian cities has increased by more than one degree compared to the average temperature throughout the 20th century.
How many hot days do your kids face compared to your childhood?
Climate change doesn’t only affect polar bears. The rise in temperatures affects academic performances and hospital admissions, and many Spanish cities suffer more than any others in Europe.
Where temperatures in Germany are rising the fastest
Global warming has reached Germany: everywhere the temperature is rising. We reveal which regions have recorded the strongest increases.
EU sets new – though insufficient – limits for cars’ greenhouse gas emissions
The new caps for CO2 emissions approved by the member states are ambitious, though not enough to counter the current trend in global warming.
Eastern Europe: poverty and the countryside
In contrast with other parts of the continent, life in rural areas in Eastern Europe is synonymous with poverty. The problem should be tackled during the current debate on the reform of the common agricultural policy, with particular emphasis on young people.
