Short News – Europe
Less CO2 emission from vans in EU
Vans registered in the EU in 2017 emitted 4.7% less CO2/km on average than the year before, due to new EU legislation.
Cleaner air in Madrid
Starting in November, all non-resident vehicles will be barred from central Madrid. A fine of 90 euros will be enforced against cars breaking the rule.
EU to fight plastic waste
The EU Commission wants to ban a range of disposable plastic. Single-use plastic waste accounts for 50 percent of trash in the ocean.
Poison ban to benefit bees
The EU will now ban a type of pesticides that harms bees. The number of bees has dropped dramatically in recent years, harming nature and agriculture.
Fewer plastic bags in British waters
New research shows that there are now significantly fewer plastic bags in the seas around England, compared to 2010.
A stop for problem cups
The supermarket chain Waitrose is to stop using disposable coffee cups. The cups are a problem for the environment, because they cannot be recycled.
Fewer traffic deaths in the EU
The number of traffic deaths in the EU has dropped by 20 percent since 2010.
Fewer traffic deaths in the EU
The number of traffic deaths in the EU has dropped by 20 percent since 2010.
A stop for problem cups
The supermarket chain Waitrose is to stop using disposable coffee cups. The cups are a problem for the environment, because they cannot be recycled.
German cities fight air pollution
The German cities of Stuttgart and Düsseldorf will ban older diesel vehicles in a bid to improve air quality.
These boots are made by chewing
Special recycling bins for chewing gum have been installed in several spots across England. The plastic gum can be turned into things like new soles for shoes.
Free water to save plastic
To cut down on plastic bottles, shops, cafes, and businesses will offer free water refill points in every major city and town in England by 2021.