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‘No regret’: The EEA’s six steps to make Europe more competitive without sacrificing sustainability

From resource efficiency to education, these six sustainable steps could make Europe more competitive in the long term.

Euronews · Oct 13

Europe’s beaches are cleaner than many people expect, as a survey of 22,000 bathing sites found 89% of coastal waters are excellent

Europe's coastal waters are remarkably clean, with 89% of bathing sites rated excellent according to a recent European Environment Agency report. Decades of strong environmental policies and investments in wastewater treatment have significantly improved water quality, ensuring safe and pristine beaches for millions of holidaymakers. This success story highlights the…

The Times of India · Jun 17

Dangerous lignite: Bosnia and Herzegovina has problems with its energy transition

Will Bosnia-Herzegovina's belated start to the energy transition delay its EU accession? The country is struggling to move away from coal-fired power generation. There is a shortage of desulphurisation plants. The air pollution is at an extreme level. The consequences are serious: Cancer from coal?

Euronews · Apr 3

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How air pollution can affect athletes

Air pollution peaks, such as those that have recently occurred in several regions of the world, regularly make headlines. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines air pollution as

The Conversation · Jun 27, 2024

Extreme weather blamed for 195,000 deaths, €560 billion in damage over past 40 years: Report

The European Environment Agency (EEA) has revealed that extreme weather conditions in Europe have killed almost 195,000 people and caused economic losses of more than €560 billion euros since 1980.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 14, 2023

EU environmental watchdog criticises calls to stall pesticides cut

European Environment Agency says Ukraine crisis cannot be used to justify delay

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023

‘Every Breath You Take’: Air Pollution Stifles Europe’s Health Targets

Air quality in Europe is improving but still poses high risks, the European Environment Agency (EEA) said on Thursday, as fine particles exposure led to at least 238,000 premature deaths in the 27-nation EU in 2020. "Air pollution is still the largest environmental health risk in Europe," the EEA said.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 24, 2022

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Heatwaves Could Kill 90,000 Europeans Per Year by 2100

If nothing is done, heatwaves could lead to the deaths of 90,000 Europeans each year by the end of the century, the European Environment Agency said. "Without adaptation measures, and under a scenario of 3 degrees Celsius global warming by 2100, 90,000 Europeans could die from extreme heat annually," it…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 9, 2022

Extreme weather has cost Europe about €500bn over 40 years

European Environment Agency data shows worst-hit countries to be Germany, France and Italy

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2022

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