Europe’s drought crisis is becoming a test of political time horizons. As rivers fall, crop forecasts weaken and water stress spreads beyond the Mediterranean, the EEA warns that delaying adaptation will leave governments facing higher costs – and fewer options – over the coming decades.
On Friday, a majority of EU countries voted in favour of a relaxation of the rules on the sale of genetically modified food without special labelling in the future.
The European Union faces grave risks to its economic stability and security if the damage to its environment is not halted.
Air and water are the first things that come to mind as afflicted when talking about pollution. But an equally dangerous invisible hazard is always within earshot: noise.
The EU is at risk of falling behind in the global race for green technology, with a top official warning that its manufacturing capacity is not keeping pace with climate goals.