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Is the EU's forest protection law becoming Brussels' next nightmare?
In an interview with Euronews, the outgoing European Commissioner for Environment, Ocean and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevičius said that he finds very 'difficult' to understand why the position on the deforestation law has changed significantly after its approval.
Water Matters
Battle for water in the Algarve : farmers innovate to keep their soil fertile
In partnership with the European Commission
In the Algarve, a region of southern Portugal regularly hit by drought, farmers are showing the way towards rational consumption of the water they have to share with millions of tourists.
Art
Celebrity-designed toilet seats to be auctioned for charity WaterAid
Toilet seats designed by several artists and celebrities are to be auctioned for WaterAid. "It’s easy to take toilets for granted, but together with clean water and good hygiene, they can save lives," says WaterAid chief executive.
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Water Matters
Climate resilience: Copenhagen's dream of a flood-proof city
In partnership with the European Commission
The Danish capital is preparing for an upsurge in torrential rain over the coming decades due to climate change. Giant infrastructure is being built above and below ground to make the city more resilient to heavy downpours.
Water Matters
The Bulgarian water plant transforming waste into power
In partnership with the European Commission
Getting water to our taps and treating it afterwards accounts for about 5% of the greenhouse gas emissions of many countries. But one water plant in Bulgaria is bucking the trend. Can this be scaled up so the water industry gets to net zero?
Qatar 365
From dragon boats to ice baths: Water activities play a big role for many expats in Qatar
In partnership with Media City
Water activities play a big role for many expats living in Qatar. For some, joining a dragon boat club is as much about being a part of a community as it is improving their overall health. Others look to water as a healing tool.
Water Matters
In Sicily's karstic caves drought is re-writing the island's history
In partnership with the European Commission
As Sicily faces one of the worst droughts of the past decades, the University of Catania is organising a series of events as part of EU Green Week 2024. Scientists are taking us on a journey back in time to better understand the impact of climate change on the island.
Water Matters
Athens harnesses ancient Roman aqueduct to combat climate change
In partnership with the European Commission
Athens is no stranger to blistering heat, but faced with soaring summer temperatures the city is tapping into its ancient Roman engineering to create more green spaces. Water Matters journeyed underground to learn more.