Climate change is raising average global temperatures, reducing winter rainfall, and drying up rivers. It is an environmental problem common to many countries, but one that risks becoming a diplomatic crisis when water resources are shared between different states
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According to the European Parliament, around 2.2 billion tonnes of municipal waste is produced each year in the European Union (EU). The EU is updating its waste management legislation to promote the circular economy. But how urgent is it to embrace circularity?
Until the Global Plastics Treaty is finalised, we cannot give up! In this article we will look at how we can all contribute to the success of the Global Plastics Treaty by promoting the fight against this serious pollution.
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), humanity produces some 460 million tonnes of plastic every year and, if nothing is done, this figure will triple by 2060.
Despite cars generating 60.6% of total CO2 emissions in Europe, the use of bicycles, skateboards and scooters remains low and on the issue of cycle lanes a mayor risks losing the election.
Six of the nine planetary boundaries that maintain the planet’s equilibrium, within which human life on Earth will remain possible for future generations, have already been crossed.
A few days ago, Earth Day was celebrated, promoted by the United Nations as a moment of global unity for the protection of the environment. Among the many realities and initiatives, PlasticFree stands out, which since 2019 has reaped enormous success in its initiatives to protect the environment.
The planet has shown many signs and is clearly calling for action. Nature is suffering and so are all of us who live in it. We are all connected to the Earth and by the Earth. It is time to act to ensure an environmentally responsible future for humanity.
“The scientific evidence is indisputable: climate change threatens human well-being and the health of the planet. Any further delay in concerted global action will mean the loss of a brief and swift opportunity to secure a liveable future.” – Hans-Otto Portner
Environmental associations are instrumental in educating and mobilising citizens for an ecologically responsible society, taking action to protect the environment and influencing public policy.