Marta Pacheco
Environmental NGOs criticise no legally binding methane pledge at COP27
A new satellite-based system to detect methane emissions — Methane Alert and Response System (MARS) was also announced…
EU and US join forces to boost sustainable energy in Africa
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The European Union and the United States are joining forces to boost green energy…
Spain and the Netherlands quit Energy Charter Treaty
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Spain followed the Netherlands in quitting the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT), a controversial international…
Reform the transport sector to slash soaring energy prices, says Greenpeace EU
Belgium, (Brussels Morning) Reforms in the transport sector could cut the EU’s oil dependency for vehicles by 13%…
Mental health crisis on the rise in Europe
Belgium, (Brussels Morning) After two years of pandemic and social restrictions, mental health illness is on the rise…
European Parliament look ahead — trade, road transport, Belarus, Sakharov Prize, COVID-19 transparency
Belgium, (Brussels Morning) This week, MEPs gather during committee meetings featuring discussions on the EU’s proposed Anti-Coercion instrument,…
Transport and mobility flagship event arrives in Lisbon
Belgium, (Brussels Morning) The largest European research and technology conference on transport and mobility — TRA, the Transport…
Noise target unlikely to be met by 2030, says EEA
Belgium, (Brussels Morning) A recent assessment from the European Environment Agency (EEA) reveals that the European Commission’s targets…
EU countries kickstart vaccination campaigns amid criticism of COVID-19 vaccines transparency
Belgium, (Brussels Morning) Across the EU, member states are rolling out vaccination campaigns, aiming at encouraging those who…
European Parliament look ahead — deforestation, SOTEU, energy crisis, minimum wages, climate change
Belgium, (Brussels Morning) This week, MEPs are back in full swing to discuss measures to limit deforestation and…
Business partners call on modernised Turkey-EU Customs
A joint position paper assessing the benefits and impact of revamped Customs between the two blocs was presented…
Commission urges EU countries to safely reuse water in agriculture
“Freshwater resources are scarce and increasingly under pressure. In times of unprecedented temperature peaks, we need to stop…
Cities in Portugal and Sweden score best air quality
The conclusion came from an updated assessment by the European Environment Agency (EEA), which ranks cities from the…
Air pollution responsible for 10% of all cancer cases in Europe
Belgium, (Brussels Morning) Exposure to air pollution is responsible for over 10% of all cancer cases in Europe,…
European Parliament look ahead — ReFuelEU Aviation, Ukraine in the EU, migration, food security
On Monday, the Transport Committee will vote on new rules, under the “Fit for 55”, to increase the…