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Environment Switzerland

9. February 2022

Electric Cars Are the Big Winners in This Country

In Switzerland, 2021 saw a big jump in electric car sales, with one particular electric car selling at a higher rate than any other type of car.

Environment

Environment Belgium

28. April 2021

Europe’s Climate Plans Just Got a Whole Lot Greener

After 15 hours of negotiation, the European Union came to a bold agreement to increase its 2030 plan to cut CO2 emissions and to become climate neutral by 2050 - making it the most ambitious climate target yet.

Environment

Environment Denmark

11. December 2020

The Air Got Much Cleaner Across Europe – and That Makes People Live Longer

According to the European Environment Agency’s, the quality of air across Europe has significantly improved, meaning that fewer deaths are related to air pollution.

Environment

Environment Slovenia

8. July 2020

Read How This City Went from Zero Recycling to Zero Waste

Sixteen years ago, all the waste in Ljubljana, Slovenia ended up in a landfill, costing money and resources. But then a new plan took hold, and now Ljubljana is known as the first European capital to devote its time and effort to going zero-waste.

Animals

Animals Belgium

30. May 2020

Overfishing Drops to a Record-Breaking Low in the EU

An annual report has shown 50% more fish populations in 2018 in comparison to 2010, with the European Union achieving a record drop in overfishing within its waters.

Society

Society Belgium

9. April 2020

European Leaders Want to Come out Cleaner and Greener After COVID-19 Recovery

European Union leaders have called on the European Commission to prepare a coronavirus recovery plan that is consistent with fighting climate change, in what the EU describes as a “green transition”.

Environment

Environment Europe

8. March 2020

A Dozen Nations Are Asking the EU for Faster Climate Goals

Twelve nations have signed a letter requesting the European Union to set earlier goals to fight climate change – urging the European Commission to establish targets for 2030 by June to complement its 2050 zero-emissions deadline.

Society

Society USA

20. January 2020

Young Europeans Prefer Buying from Brands Supporting Refugees, Study Finds

A recent study has revealed that European consumers – especially young adults and women – would rather buy a product sold by businesses aiding refugees.

Society

Society Finland

9. January 2020

‘Housing First’ Gets Finland’s Homeless off the Streets Faster

Finland is the only country in the European Union to see a drop in homelessness, for one key reason: it applies the ‘Housing First’ concept, prioritizing shelter as a means to help the homeless get back on their feet.

Society

Society Luxembourg

4. January 2020

Use Public Transport, Luxembourg Tells the People: It’s for Free!

Luxembourg has a special strategy to reduce its congestion issues: as of March 1st, the country will make all its local public transportation entirely free of charge for both residents and non-residents.