Environment | 11 June, 2024 at 7:00 AM
EEA: Air improving in Europe, but pollution remains a concern
Europe's air quality improved but EU standards are still not met across Europe, the European Environment Agency (EEA) analysis shows.
Europe's air quality improved but EU standards are still not met across Europe, the European Environment Agency (EEA) analysis shows.
The European Commission has proposed a new forest monitoring law that aims to create a comprehensive forest knowledge base, address information gaps, and enable better response to growing pressures on forests.
MEPs approved plans, already agreed with the Council, that set new energy-saving targets for 2030, as part of the European Green Deal.
The European Commission adopted measures for the sustainable use of key natural resources, strengthening the resilience of EU food systems and farming.
The renovated railway service in South Moravia, one of the biggest Cohesion Policy investments in the Czech Republic, was inaugurated and opened to passengers. The renovation of this line, involving - 37 new electric units - will contribute to the de-congestion of traffic during peak hours in the busy South-Moravian railway, which transports approximately 22 million passengers every year.
A significant portion of EU grants is allocated to support sustainable initiatives, further driving the rise in these types of loans.
Polish energy group Orlen announced that its subsidiary, Energa Operator, has secured a €1.8bn loan to modernize the power grid, preparing it for the integration of renewable energy sources.
OMV Petrom announced the commencement of construction for a production unit dedicated to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (HVO) at the Petrobrazi refinery.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a €240 million loan to Slovakia for co-funding of EU-supported green and digital projects across the country.
In line with its 2030 ambition to decarbonize the hydrogen used in its European refineries, TotalEnergies has signed agreements with Air Liquide to develop two projects in the Netherlands.
