Tag: Pollution

The number of plastic bags found on UK beaches has plummeted by 80% over the past decade, following the introduction of a mandatory fee for single-use carrier bags. According to...

The revised law aims to reduce air pollution in the EU for a clean and healthy environment for citizens, and to achieve the EU’s zero air pollution vision by 2050....

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced final national pollution standards for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 through 2032 and beyond. These standards will avoid...

The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD) today priced a seven-year $100 million, principal-protected Plastic Waste Reduction-Linked Bond. This innovative bond provides investors with a financial return...

Key Impact Points: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in cooperation with Argentina, launched its first scientific research expedition today to investigate the presence of microplastics in Antarctica as part...

There has been national and regional coverage on our proactive announcement about changes to Variable Monetary Penalties (VMPs). These are civil sanctions issued by the Environment Agency to companies and...

Indonesia’s capital will force drivers to undergo emission tests, officials said on Monday, amid deteriorating air quality that has made Jakarta one of the world’s most polluted cities. Jakarta has...

The EU Parliament has adopted its position for negotiations with Council on rules to reduce pollution and steer large agro-industrial installations in the green transition. The European Parliament’s position on...

The World Bank and the Government of Romania, through the Ministry of Finance, signed a EUR 60 million loan, following its approval by the Bank’s Board of Directors on March...