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Deadlock on EU nature restoration law 'a tragedy': Bioenergy scientist Andre Faaij

Political groups in the European Parliament are on manoeuvres ahead of a key vote on the EU’s proposed Nature Restoration Law on July 12. The draft legislation is seen as key to restoring millions of hectares of degraded land across Europe, but it has already been rejected by three parliamentary…

France 24 · Jul 7, 2023

Europe braces for extreme weather: How has the EU prepared for climate crises this summer?

Europe is the fastest-warming continent in the world, according to a report by the World Meteorological Organization and the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service. Last summer was Europe's hottest on record, with thousands of excess deaths linked to heatwaves. The extremely dry conditions have major implications for agriculture and the…

France 24 · Jul 7, 2023

'She lit a spark': MPs pay tribute to SNP icon Winnie Ewing in House of Commons

IAN Blackford led moving tributes to the late SNP stalwart Winnie Ewing in the House of Commons on Tuesday.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2023

Deal on 'general approach' to Nature Restoration Law at EU Environment Council - with Ireland in favour

Eamon Ryan made an impassioned plea to his European counterparts to protect 'our incredible natural world' but Fine Gael still 'undecided'

Irish Mirror · Jun 27, 2023

European museum pays tribute to SNP icon Winnie Ewing

A EUROPEAN museum is flying a Saltire at half-mast in tribute to SNP icon Winnie Ewing following her death at the age of 93.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 24, 2023

Tributes to "trailblazing" Winnie Ewing from Lanarkshire politicians

The legendary politician, who has died aged 93, earned a sensational election victory in Hamilton in 1967 which sparked the modern independence movement

Daily Record · Jun 22, 2023

Apple's USB-C switch is only the beginning, now the EU wants another iPhone change

New plans could force Apple, Samsung and other manufacturers to redesign their devices again

T3 · Jun 21, 2023

EU could force Apple to make iPhone batteries replaceable — what you need to know

The European Parliament has OK'd new rules that would require batteries in mobile devices to be more easily replaced by consumers. But the impact may not be felt for some time.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 20, 2023

Musk says A.I. promises 'an age of abundance'

Generative A.I.'s impact on disinformation has experts worried. And complying with the EU's new A.I. law may challenge many companies.

Fortune · Jun 20, 2023

EU must be joking — Salty union demands Apple makes 10-year-old Android phones

Apple and the EU have been in a bit of a spat over the past year. Well the next big Brussels blow comes to the iPhone’s battery, as a set of new approved rules require that smartphone batteries are easily replaceable by 2027.

Laptop · Jun 20, 2023