16,000 lives could be saved Full implementation of emission control measures in all European sea regions would provide net socio-economic benefits of up to €19 bn in 2030, rising to €40 bn in 2050. Read more
Editorial: Cutting ship emissions is cost effective Over the last thirty years, fuel and emission standards for land-based transport have been dramatically strengthened over most of the world. But international shipping ... Read more
The health costs of dirty diesel revealed Air pollution from road traffic causes damage worth at least €80 billion every year in the EU, with diesel fumes responsible for three-quarters of the harm. Read more
Great benefits of cutting ship emissions in the Mediterranean Sea Implementation of a full Emission Control Area could slash air pollutant emissions by between 77 and 95 per cent and avoid more than 6000 premature deaths every year. Read more
Transport is not on track to implement the Paris Agreement in the EU GHG emissions from transport are still rising in the EU, despite calls by the environmental movement to cut GHG emissions to almost zero by 2040 at the latest. Read more
CCS 2001–2018: Expectations and results Carbon capture and storage is not a real mitigation option. There are faster, cleaner, surer, safer, more durable, more effective and cheaper ways to cut CO2: renewables, efficiency measures and the development of carbon-free industrial processes. Read more
Set strict emission limits for power plants It is now up to the member states to set ambitious emission standards for large combustion plants, in line with the strictest recommended air pollution limit values. Read more
Investing in development of electricity from renewables Ambitious countries and companies are showing the way with a strategy that could help eliminate the risk of unmanageable climate change. Read more
Faster melting ice-sheets Research shows that the tipping point for long-term melting of polar regions and high-mountain glaciers could be close. Read more
Analyzing global energy scenarios Coal has peaked worldwide and it won’t come back, and that is as official as it gets. Read more
A win-win for health and environment The EAT-Lancet Commission calls for a great food transformation that could save 11 million lives a year and mitigate climate change. Though that would require new institutions such as an IPCC for our food system. Read more
Opportunity to sharpen CAP proposal For the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) to deliver on environmental and climate goals, policy makers must specify targets and ring-fence funding for green interventions. Read more
Potential to cut non-CO2 emissions from farming Setting a high carbon price for emissions from agriculture combined with changes in dietary preferences could cut methane and nitrous oxide emissions from farming by two-thirds. Read more