Right before Brussels unveils the EU #Ocean Pact, a new report shows that the bloc is at risk of missing its 2030 target of protecting nearly a third of its #seas, with only 2% currently under effective conservation.

Switzerland’s glacier collapse is a chilling sign of Europe’s warming crisis – and a warning for alpine communities. “Several sites in the European Alps are under active observation as a potential instability is possible,” Michael Huss, visiting scientist at WSL told Euractiv.

The twelve-month period up to May 2025 continuously exceeded the 1.5 degrees Celsius limit set in the 2016 Paris Agreement.

“It’s straight out of the authoritarian playbook – target independent voices, distract from real issues, and undermine those who hold power to account” said BirdLife Europe’s Anouk Puymartin.

GREEN CLAIMS NEWS: The Commission is aware that pulling the plug on the file could be unlawful, but sees it as a problem for a future Commission, Euractiv has learned. More 👇 #greenclaims #greenwashing

In case you missed it: Brussels plans to ease restrictions on the use of dangerous substances in #cosmetics, a leaked draft of a forthcoming #omnibus to 'simplify' #chemicals regulation suggests.

Following the recent downgrade of the wolf’s protection status across Europe, Sweden takes a step further by almost halving the number of individuals that must remain protected. #wolf #HabitatsDirective #natureconservation euractiv.com/section/eet/ne…

Businesses, investors and financiers are urging policymakers not to gut the EU's corporate sustainability reporting rules, warning that the bloc's economic growth depends on them. #ESG #omnibus #CSRD #CSDDD #sustainabilityreporting euractiv.com/section/eet/ne…

Most EU citizens would prefer high-speed trains over planes for short to medium distances – if reliable rail options existed...

⏳ European Commission has asked EFSA and European Chemicals Agency - ECHA 🇪🇺 to run a study for up to 2 years to find out whether #glyphosate is carcinogenic 🔎 New data have shown the herbicide can be linked to an increase in tumour rates in rats at ‘safe’ doses under EU rules euractiv.com/section/agricu…

Brussels published a new #naturecredits roadmap, seen as a tool to unlock private financing to fund ecosystem restoration and #biodiversity protection. However, critics are sounding the alarm over what they fear may become another greenwashing tool.

As expected, Brussels has proposed axing the #LIFEProgramme, the EU's only stand-alone funding mechanism for environmental action. Despite setting a climate & biodiversity spending target of 35%, funds disbursed for these goals are now split across broader pillars. More👇

Building new roads and airport infrastructure could count toward EU #climate and #environment targets under the next budget cycle, according to a list published Thursday that has already raised concerns of greenwashing. #nextMFF #EUBudget

A landmark decision by Italy's Supreme Court has affirmed that lawsuits based on harm due to #climatechange are admissible in the nation's courts, putting big oil and other polluters firmly in the sights of civil society groups. #ClimateLitigation

The International Court of Justice has issued a historic affirmation: states must deliver maximum ambition to comply with the #ParisAgreement – and their legal obligations to cut GHG emissions and prevent environmental harm extend much further. #climatelitigation More 👇

The European Parliament's lead negotiator on the 2040 #climate bill will push to reject the proposal in its entirety today. “It’s obvious that after having two legally binding targets for 2030 and 2050 this new target is not needed,” MEP Ondrej Knotek told Euractiv #2040target

Portugal breached citizens’ rights in the environmental assessment process of the controversial Barroso #lithium mine project, ruled an UN body. The national authorities disagree with the decision and deny the claim. #Aarhus #CriticalMinerals #CRM euractiv.com/section/eet/ne…

What is really igniting Europe’s devastating wildfires ? Short answer: people are. A staggering 96% of EU #wildfires are human-caused, many set on purpose While climate change is certainly fueling these fires and intensifying impacts, it is not lighting the matches. More👇

Negotiations on new rules to reduce #PFAS, pesticides and pharmaceuticals in Europe’s #water bodies are reaching the finish line. However, a pushback from governments can result in weakened water #pollution rules instead of stronger ones. More👇 #Chemicals #Drinkingwater

What is really stalling the deployment of #renewables across the #EU?  Despite being commonly targeted, environmental rules are not the main obstacle, a new report argues, pointing that key barriers remain unaddressed. #energy #GRIDS #REDIII #Environment euractiv.com/news/key-obsta…