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RSSHow is the EU is working to restore our polluted rivers, lakes and seas? Watch the one-minute Crash Course for a dynamic explainer on the causes, consequences and challenges.
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Trustworthy, inspiring, sustainable, creating change: these are the words the audience associated with the EU Ecolabel in the latest webinar, ‘Bring tourist accommodation into the green spotlight with the EU Ecolabel’.
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In episode 11 of 'The Road to Green', Euronews explores how the EU is limiting waste exports and making better use of its waste.
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Belgian Wolf Fencing Team finalist for the Natura 2000 Awards in second place for the Citizen’s Award!
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Projects that restore rivers, produce animal feed from waste insect protein and plant trees to cool cities were among the winning projects at the annual LIFE Awards.
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The Commission announced the winners of the 2024 European Natura 2000 Award at EU Green Week in Brussels.
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A new Eurobarometer survey found that more than three-quarters of citizens believe the environment has a direct impact on their daily life.
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The majority of bathing water sites in 2023 met the EU's most stringent quality standards, according to the latest annual report.
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Join the webinar ‘Bring tourist accommodation into the green spotlight with the EU Ecolabel’ webinar on 11 June 2024 to learn all you need to know about the EU Ecolabel, how it works, its future perspectives and discover the opportunities it offers to tourist accommodations.
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New rules to ensure the EU takes greater responsibility for its waste entered into force on Monday 20 May.