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Coal in Europe: it’s time to stop digging
There are more than 250 coal power plants left in Europe. But across the continent action is not happening fast enough.
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Latest news
#HomesNotCoal – how villagers are using the law to take on lignite mining in Germany
Germany now has a date for its coal phase out – but for the villagers still threatened by rampant mining, it might take a legal battle to save their homes.
France, Denmark and Spain fail to enforce ban on fish discards – new reports
France, Denmark and Spain are failing to enforce the EU ban on fish discards, threatening European fish stocks and the health of our ocean.
The Environment Bill: another missed opportunity for clean air
Today, the Government released its long-awaited Environment Bill to tackle the UK’s biggest environmental challenges but it was another missed opportunity for people’s right to breathe clean air.
Why the UK environment bill matters
Today, the Government released its long-awaited Environment Bill to tackle the UK’s biggest environmental challenges. Without it, we risk weaker protections for our environment