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Climate & Environment

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Opinion

Fixing the food trade

Trade has an important role to play in the fight for food security. That is why, especially in times of crisis, a holistic approach is needed to regulate the way food is produced, distributed and consumed.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Feature

Commission proposal against thick air and dirty water

Limit values for air pollutants will be halved by 2030. 25 new substances will be added to a list of the most dangerous water polluters. Manufacturers will be held accountable for residues of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics in wastewater.

By Markus Grabitz

Feature

How much climate protection can a forest provide?

Natural carbon reservoir, renewable source of energy and raw materials, habitat for countless species: According to various EU laws, forests must fulfill a multitude of functions to save the climate. Are they able to do all of that? Experts have their doubts.

By Timo Landenberger

Feature

Air pollution control leak: Limits to be halved

If the Commission's draft Clean Air Directive is implemented, driving bans are looming in many of Europe's inner cities and conurbations. The concept, which is available to Europe.Table, is set to be adopted by the Commission on Wednesday.

By Markus Grabitz