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Circularity of electric vehicles batteries: "further efforts are needed" (CEPS study)

"While the EU is at the forefront of regulatory action in this domain, with the 2023 Batteries Regulation as a cornerstone, further efforts are needed to develop viable circular supply chains and a domestic recycling market", states a CEPS (Center for European Policy Studies) report titled…
Domain(s): Mobilities
• Category(ies): Academic, Circularity, Automotive & e-mobility
• Article # 437064
• Published on 08/04/26 at 17:39
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Nitrate in drinking water: "It’s time for Governments to phase out chemical fertilisers" (Greenpeace)

"With mounting scientific evidence of the health risks from nitrate, it’s time for Governments to end livestock expansion and phase out chemical fertilisers to ensure that 'safe and clean' water isn't a luxury, but a guarantee", said Amanda Larsson, Global Project Lead for Agriculture at…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, Associations & NGOs, Climate adaptation & resilience, …
• Article # 437050
• Published on 08/04/26 at 17:00
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Mining industry: "Serious concerns" raised by NGOs after private meeting between J.Roswall and lobbyists

"Environmental organisations have raised serious concerns following today’s private meeting in Stockholm between Commissioner for Environment Jessika Roswall and hand-picked industrial and mining industry lobbyists from Sweden", declared the European Environmental Bureau on 08/04/2026. Jessika…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Policies & Regulation, Water
• Article # 437062
• Published on 08/04/26 at 16:00
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Searénité: EDF Power Solutions and Acteon part of an alliance to reduce marine noises

Chantiers de l'Atlantique, EDF Power Solutions, Heerema Marine Contractors (Netherlands), Menck (part of the British company Acteon), RTE (France), Sealence (a Greenov subsidiary) and Smulders (Netherlands) announced their collaboration in a "Searénité" consortium to "develop an advanced marine…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Producers, Research & innovation, Renewable energies, …
• Article # 437019
• Published on 08/04/26 at 14:00
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European Commission: an open call for new experts to join the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform

A call for new experts to apply to join the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform is open by the European Commission on 07/04/2026. The renewed platform "will continue to work to achieve the Commission’s zero pollution ambition". The relaunch responds to the mid-term review of the Zero Pollution…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Decarbonisation , Policies & Regulation, …
• Article # 436985
• Published on 08/04/26 at 13:00
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Ming Yang : Sascha Erbslöh appointed Head of R&D Europe

Sascha Erbslöh has been appointed Head of R&D Europe at Ming Yang, News Tank learnt on 08/04/2026. His remit will be to "lead the development of Ming Yang's European product platform, including technical strategy, certification and working closely with customers and regulators". Sascha…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Producers, Skills & Employment, Renewable energies
• Article # 437031
• Published on 08/04/26 at 12:00
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BBNJ: "Unresolved political issues unrelated to ocean conservation cannot slow the Treaty implementation"

"Unresolved political issues unrelated to ocean conservation cannot slow the High Seas Treaty's implementation at a critical moment for the ocean", warned the High Seas Alliance (HSA) on 02/04/2026. This statement was made at the end of the third and final session of the UN's Preparatory…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): International bodies, Policies & Regulation, Water
• Article # 436963
• Published on 08/04/26 at 10:30
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75,36 € : price of the first CBAM certificates issued by the European Commission on 07/04/2026

75,36 €: this is the first quarterly price of CBAM certificates, as issued by the European Commission on 07/04/2026. This price, which applies for all importations under CBAM during the first quarter on 2026, reflects the average price of EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) allowances during…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Decarbonisation , Policies & Regulation, …
• Article # 436919
• Published on 07/04/26 at 17:00
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FR: the rock ptarmigan and the capercaillie soon to be protected species; "a major step forward" (LPO)

The Ministry of Ecological Transition's proposal to classify the rock ptarmigan and capercaillie as protected species represents "a major step forward for mountain biodiversity", declared the LPO (Ligue de Protection des Oiseaux) on 03/04/2026. The association welcomes Monique Barbut's…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): National bodies, Climate adaptation & resilience, Policies & Regulation, …
• Article # 436900
• Published on 07/04/26 at 16:31
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ESPO commits to EU's 'Mission to restore ocean and waters charter', alongside over 1.000 pledges

The European Sea Ports Organisation announced it has joined the European Union's ‘Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters’ Charter on 30/03/2026, adding its name to over 1000 pledges in Europe. "By endorsing the Charter, ESPO aligns its actions with three core EU objectives for 2030: restoring…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Trade unions & federations, Research & innovation, Biodiversity, …
• Article # 436868
• Published on 07/04/26 at 16:00