European way of life under threat from environmental degradation, agency warns

European way of life under threat from environmental degradation, agency warns

Europe’s environmental decline is jeopardizing the continent’s quality of life despite progress on climate targets, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency that cautions against rolling back green regulations. The agency acknowledged that Europe has made “important progress” in reducing planet-heating pollution but warned that widespread wildlife loss and climate breakdown are … Read more

Ireland could face €26 billion bill for missing EU climate targets

Ireland could face €26 billion bill for missing EU climate targets

A new joint report from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council and the Climate Change Advisory Council warns that Ireland faces potential costs of up to €26 billion for failing to meet its EU climate targets by 2030. This “colossal” figure exceeds Ireland’s entire annual health budget. The report highlights Ireland as Europe’s worst performer per … Read more