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EU Opens Consultation Regarding Decarbonisation Strategy
The EU has launched a consultation to seek views regarding the development of its long-term emissions reduction strategy. It aims to gather opinions, information and knowledge from interested parties such as citizens, businesses, professional organisations, academic groups, governments and councils…
Belgian Nude Beach Blocked on Fears Sexual Activity Could Spook Wildlife
The Belgian Naturism Federation has come to the defence of its burgeoning membership after the Flemish wildlife agency blocked an application for a second nudist beach in the country on the grounds that bathers’ “subsidiary activities” would pose a threat…
UN and Google Team Up to Monitor Environmental Damage
UN Environment and Google have joined forces to monitor human impacts on the environment. They aim to establish a platform for open-source data and analysis of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and help governments, NGOs and the public track specific…
Most Popular Energy Source? Everyone Loves Solar
A recent survey shows yet again that solar panels (and wind turbines) have a level of bipartisan popularity that would be the envy of any politician. That means we’ll have something safe to talk about at the next barbecue after…
Is Your Popcorn Laced With Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals
No one should be exposed to toxic chemicals in their food, particularly children. But that’s exactly what the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) found in tests of microwave popcorn bags sold in Dollar Stores. These stores are frequented by communities…
Will Climate Change Make the Next World Cup Too Hot to Handle
After four weeks of fanfare, the 2018 World Cup has come to a close. France’s victory in Sunday’s final marked the end of a summer filled with thrilling victories, surprise defeats, national pride (and disappointment), penalty kick-induced panic and many…
Hydrogen Trains on Track for Low Carbon Freight Sector
Hydrogen could prove a highly effective low carbon fuel technology for powering trains. That’s according to Polish coal mining company JSW and PKP Cargo, a national rail freight operator, which are working together to research, analyse and potentially produce new…