Tag: Environmental pollution
“Fish, not feces”: Activists protest against sewage in the sea
“Fish, Not Feces” Activists protest against sewage in the sea 5/20/2023 3:52 p.m In the UK, excess sewage is sometimes allowed to be discharged into the sea. This happens far…
Asia and Africa littered: mountains of old clothes from Europe are growing significantly
Asia and Africa trashed Mountains of old clothes from Europe are growing significantly 2/27/2023 7:43 am On average, several kilograms of used textiles are exported per EU citizen every year,…
After scandal about trip to Bali: climate protectors accuse politicians of “double standards”.
After scandal about Bali trip Climate protectors accuse politics of “double standards”. 2/2/2023 at 6:46 p.m Two climate activists caused outrage with their flight to Bali: are they allowed to…
Consequences of consumption noticeable in the East: EU diverts the consequences of its environmental sins abroad
Consequences of consumption noticeable in the East The EU directs the consequences of its environmental sins abroad 1/26/2023 6:52 p.m European citizens live in “overconsumption” and yet there is far…
The regulation has been in effect since January 1st: Many companies are disregarding the new multi-way offer obligation
Regulation has been in effect since January 1st Many companies are disregarding the new multi-way offer obligation 1/18/2023 7:38 am It should be a step in the direction of environmental…
Packaging law applies from January: consumers get the “reusable choice”
Packaging law applies from January Consumers get the “reusable choice” 12/29/2022, 3:10 p.m German citizens produce around 770 tons of packaging waste per day – just from to-go products. A…
Amazon Black Friday protest: Verdi and Greenpeace go on the barricades
Amazon Black Friday protest Verdi and Greenpeace are on the barricades 11/25/2022 2:23 p.m Environmental and consumer advocates have been criticizing the US company Amazon for years. Just in time…
Draft by the Ministry of the Environment: the plastics industry should pay for waste disposal
Draft by the Ministry of the Environment Plastic industry should pay for garbage disposal 09/17/2022, 12:30 p.m According to Environment Minister Lemke, carelessly thrown away single-use plastic is one of…
Report paints a bleak picture: researchers warn of a new age of crisis
Report paints a bleak picture Researchers warn of a new age of crisis 05/23/2022 02:26 am Climate change, corona pandemic and war in Ukraine: peace researchers from the Sipri Institute…
Less plastic waste from 2022: Amazon is switching to paper packaging
Monday 22 November 2021 Less plastic waste from 2022 Amazon is switching to paper packaging In recent years, environmental organizations have repeatedly accused Amazon of being jointly responsible for the…
Climate summit an “air number” ?: New draft text outrags environmentalists
Friday November 12th 2021 Climate summit an “air number”? New draft text outrags environmentalists On the officially last day of the World Climate Conference, the draft of the final declaration…
Diesel scandal lawsuits dismissed: BGH limits exchange period to two years
Wednesday July 21, 2021 Diesel scandal lawsuits dismissed BGH limits the exchange period to two years This time it did not work out in favor of the plaintiffs. Several victims…