Belgium is becoming “the wolf crossroads of Europe”, a conservation charity has said as it reported new sightings from France and Germany, while Flemish authorities separately announced the imminent arrival of wolf puppies. Over the weekend the charity Welkom Wolf announced … [Read more...] about Belgium welcomes new wolves as it becomes the “wolf crossroads of Europe”
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Researcher says COVID-19 will reduce European emissions by 24 percent
Yesterday we shared a story about how the COVID-19 outbreak demonstrates society’s ability to act fast in the face of a crisis. If we choose to apply this amazing human capacity for action to the climate crisis, we may already have a bit of a head start with massive emissions … [Read more...] about Researcher says COVID-19 will reduce European emissions by 24 percent
Investments into sustainable funds more than doubled in Europe in 2019
According to research firm Morningstar Inc, European funds devoted to sustainable investing pulled in a record 120 billion euros ($132 billion) from clients last year. That’s more than double the previous year’s total. On top of that, assets managed by funds in Europe that … [Read more...] about Investments into sustainable funds more than doubled in Europe in 2019
Coal power is becoming ‘uninsurable’ as major insurance firms refuse coverage
It was a historic year in the fight against coal power as ten major insurance firms moved to restrict the insurance coverage they offer to companies that build or operate coal power plants, taking the global total to 17. 2019 saw the number of insurers refusing coverage for coal … [Read more...] about Coal power is becoming ‘uninsurable’ as major insurance firms refuse coverage
Europe could switch to 100% organic farming and still feed its population
With recent research revealing a steep decline in global insect populations, the need to phase bug-killing pesticides out of agriculture is at an all-time high. The common belief in the world of farming, however, is that we need pesticides if we want to grow enough food to feed a … [Read more...] about Europe could switch to 100% organic farming and still feed its population