German cabinet approves carbon capture and hydrogen plans

BERLIN, May 29 (Reuters) – Germany’s cabinet approved on Wednesday a draft bill to allow carbon dioxide capture and storage for some industrial sectors as Europe’s biggest economy aims to become carbon neutral by 2045 while keeping heavy industries, go…

Sustainability and society, the future of Europeโ€™s leather industry [Advocacy Lab Content]

The EU is a significant player in the global leather market, with a diverse range of products and industrial processes within its leather industry, but how are Europe’s tanneries improving safety while focusing on sustainability?

Massive electrification needed to reach 2050 climate goals, says new EDF report [Advocacy Lab Content]

Mass electrification of light transport, buildings, and support for electrification of industrial processes will be essential, according to a new 2050 scenario.

EU reaches deal on worldโ€™s first carbon removal certification scheme

European Union legislators reached a political agreement in the early hours of Tuesday (20 February) on a proposal to set up the worldโ€™s first registry for certified carbon dioxide removals obtained from eco-farming practices and industrial processes.

Skiers leaving โ€˜forever chemicalsโ€™ on pistes, study finds

Research finds 14 different types of PFAS chemicals commonly used in ski wax on slopes in Austrian ski resortsSkiers are leaving โ€œforever chemicalsโ€ in the snow on ski slopes, a study has found.Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) โ€“ a group of 1…

Drug-resistant killer bugs linked to air pollution, top scientists say

Study findings have ‘substantial policy and environmental implications,’ researchers say. But other academics aren’t so sure.