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Who’s responsible for saving our planet? Governments, businesses or you?

Since 1965, twenty companies have been responsible for more than one-third of all greenhouse gas emissions. Other reports suggest that…

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Are climate protesters going too far?

This week, climate activists are once again blockading major capital cities to call for immediate action against climate change. Their…

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Is it okay to skip school for the climate?

Last Friday, 4 million protesters worldwide took to the streets to demand action against climate change. This was the largest…

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Should all EU countries abandon nuclear power?

Eight years ago, an earthquake and tsunami in North-Eastern Japan (which claimed more than 15,000 lives) lead to three nuclear meltdowns and…

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What can the EU do to help fight climate change?

The EU likes to see itself as a leader in the fight against climate change. However, in order to lead, you…

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Should Europe put more pressure on Brazil over the Amazon fires?

Even the “chump change” was rejected. One of the few concrete measures to come out of the August 2019 G7…

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Should we stop flying to help the environment?

What’s the fastest way to cut your greenhouse gas emissions? Stop flying. Taking a transatlantic flight from London to New…

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Should we only buy second-hand clothes?

The clothing industry has a big impact on the environment. As green issues move up the political agenda (with Europe’s…

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Should plastic water bottles be banned?

Should we stop drinking bottled water? Tap water is clean, cheap, and readily-available (not to mention much better for the environment),…

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