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Ireland is aiming to slash its greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030. It wants to reach net zero emissions by 2050. The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment)
Did you know the EPA watches over 4,810 water bodies in Ireland? These include rivers, lakes, and coastal areas. It’s key to keep Ireland’s water clean, as about 60% of
Did you know that over two-thirds of the waste in general bins could have been recycled or composted? This issue shows there’s a big challenge in Ireland’s waste handling. The
Did you know agriculture is Ireland’s main source of greenhouse gases? This contrasts with the goal to be climate neutral by 2050, set out in the European Green Deal. I
Did you know that breaking UK’s hazardous waste rules can cost you up to £5,000? This big fine shows how key it is to know and follow the rules in
Did you know that about 80% of Scotland’s carbon footprint comes from what people use? This shows how crucial it is to manage waste well. The UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility
DEFRA’s focus is on protecting England’s environment by enforcing strict rules. This job is all about making sure people follow these rules. If not, they will face penalties and have
In England and Wales, doing unapproved water discharge activities can lead to big fines or jail time. The law shows how important managing water is in the UK. The UK
Did you know the UK’s agricultural emissions dropped by 12% since 1990? This shows how much UK farmers care about our environment. They are helping a lot to make sure
Did you know domestic combustion was behind 27% of PM2.5 emissions in 2021? Industrial combustion of biomass fuels made up 18%. These figures show how important it is for all
Did you know UK farms create about 0.5 million tonnes of non-natural waste yearly? This includes plastic wrapping and machinery. Now, there are new rules. The EC Framework Directive on
Since Brexit, the UK hasn’t banned any dangerous substances. Yet, the EU introduced eight new rules with 16 more on the table. This shows how Brexit has shaken the UK’s
Did you know the UK’s legal limits for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) are currently twice as lenient as the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines? This shows the need for stricter
Did you know the European Union aims to heal degraded ecosystems by 2030? This is part of the 2030 EU Biodiversity Strategy. It strives to turn back ecosystem damage and
Did you know around 93% of ammonia emissions in the EU come from farming? This high number shows how much farming affects the air quality. Livestock farming and using synthetic
In 2020, Sweden reached a remarkable 49% in renewable energy use. This was much higher than Malta’s 10%. The difference highlights how countries in the EU are moving at their
Did you know that every six years, the EU updates the list of what to watch out for in its surface waters? This shows how the EU Water Framework Directive
Did you know that the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) deals with almost half the EU’s greenhouse gases? It’s the first big carbon market in the world and the
Did you know that fishing gear and the top 10 single-use plastic items make up 70% of marine litter in the EU? This fact shows why we need strong rules
Did you know that 80% of the world’s forests are cut down due to farming? This figure tells us we need strong laws to protect the environment. The EU has
Did you know that the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) includes more companies now? It went from affecting 11,000 companies to nearly 50,000. The change shows how serious the European
The EU’s goal is to reduce emissions by 55% by 2030. It introduced the EU Taxonomy Regulation on 12 July 2020. This is key for sustainable finance, guiding investments to
By 2030, the EU wants to plant 3 billion trees. This is part of the big European Green Deal. It aims to have no net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
By 2024, a whopping 92% of big companies will ask their supply chains for ESG data. This marks a big change in how businesses see sustainability. The world’s environmental rules
Between 2012 and 2017, the U.S. abandoned nearly 70,000 farms and lost over 14 million acres of farmland. This quick decline highlights the constant challenges young farmers face. These challenges
Since October 1976, Congress has used the “small farm exemption” to protect farms with 10 or fewer workers from OSHA rules. This shows how changes from the Environmental Protection Agency
In 2016, the world used over 700 million hectares for growing staple grains. This area covered about half of all the farmable land. It shows us how huge a role
