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EU consumers and companies ‘lack awareness’ of problematic chemicals - survey

European consumers are aware that items used in daily life may contain substances potentially harmful to health and the environment and are keen to be informed about their options, a survey has shown

• Chemicals

Von der Leyen floats 55% emissions cut by 2030

Ursula von der Leyen, president designate of the European Commission, has proposed halving the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 levels, while suggesting 55% could be possible

• Climate

Healthy rivers crucial for tackling climate change - campaigners

EU member states must do more to improve the quality of their freshwater bodies if they are to deal with the worsening effects of climate change, WWF has urged

• Climate,
• Nature

Hogan chides farming ministers over lack of green ambition

European agriculture ministers appear to lack the will to tackle environmental harm and greenhouse gas emissions related to farming, EU agriculture commissioner Phil Hogan told them on Monday

• Climate,
• Nature

UK government: traffic pollution not just a question of exhaust fumes

With tighter regulation and a switch to electric vehicles driving down the tailpipe emissions of a range of pollutants, the UK is now targeting harmful particulate matter from brake pads and tyres

• Transport