The European Parliament and Commission are today releasing a joint Special Eurobarometer on the Future of Europe. From this barometer it is clear that climate change is seen as top challenge for the European Union. Details – Nine out of 10 young Europeans agree that tackling climate change can help improve their own health and well-being (91% ...
Alla fine di ottobre l’UNDP – il Programma di sviluppo delle Nazioni Unite – ha invitato la popolazione a non scegliere l’estinzione. E lo ha fatto con un video di un dinosauro che parla all’Assemblea Generale delle stesse Nazioni Unite, chiedendo ai rappresentanti dei Paesi membri perché vengono finanziati con 423 dollari i combustibili fossili ...
The EU objective to reach climate neutrality by 2050 seems to not have all the tools necessary for industry so as to reach 2030 goals. It has indeed been strongly debated and discussed and needs to be further analyzed. What it contains This legislative package is a myriad of proposals to align the EU climate and ...
The European Commission on May 12 adopted the Zero Pollution action plan. This Communication sets out an integrated vision for 2050 where pollution is reduced to levels that are no longer harmful to human health and natural ecosystems. The details The EU Action Plan: “Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil” – a key ...
To move to a greener transition and a more sustainable economy the support of industries based around the ocean and coasts – known as the blue economy – is essential. The potential of oceans The ocean holds great potential for producing renewable energy, including offshore wind and tidal energy. There are now projects for floating wind ...
As we have said previously, the ocean is the largest ecosystem on Earth and central to the survival of nature and humankind. However, the ocean is also under massive threat. More than ever before, science and research are being called upon to join forces with policymakers, society and economic actors to protect and sustainably manage ...
A provisional agreement between co-legislators on the European Climate Law was reached on April 21st. This seems to be an important step if the European Union really wants to set out a change for a sustainable future. The previsions As one of the key elements of the European Green Deal, the European Climate Law enshrines ...
It now seems clear that the climate emergency is bigger than many experts, elected officials, and activists realize. Greenhouse gas emissions have overheated the Earth’s atmosphere, unleashing heat waves, hurricanes, and other extreme weather. What is happening in the ocean As oceans heat up, the water rises in part because warm water expands but also ...
The richest diversity of marine life on Earth is said to be in the tropical water at the equator. Indeed, it has vibrant coral reefs and large aggregations of tunas, sea turtles, manta rays and whale sharks. This number of marine species naturally diminishes as you head towards the poles. Until now, ecologists have assumed ...
Humans have always benefited from nature’s generosity, but they don\'t seem to care as much for it. It is now time to rethink this one-sided relationship. Human actions are destroying nature and causing biodiversity loss at an alarming rate. This is happening in addition to a ferocious climate crisis.
