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Shrinking-swelling of clays : an experiment in France with "mixed results" (M. Lefèvre)

"The shrinking-swelling phenomenon of clays (RGA) is one of the most tangible challenges of climate change for many people in France. It is estimated that more than 4 million homes are located in high-risk areas. Furthermore, between 2020 and 2024, it is expected to account for over half of all…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): National bodies, Climate adaptation & resilience, Financing & funding, …
• Article # 440960
• Published on 13/05/26 at 10:32
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"Environmental law: a comprehensive yet rather ineffective legal framework" (J-P. Rivaud)

"In France, environmental law currently covers almost 2,000 offences. It's a monstrous maze for French magistrates, but the corpus is not very powerful. There are no offences in the penal Code", Jean-Philippe Rivaud, vice-president of the network of European environmental prosecutors, told News…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies, National bodies, …
• Article # 440878
• Published on 12/05/26 at 17:30
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Birds and Habitats Directive: a public consultation to assess whether the objectives are achieved

The European Commission launches a public consultation on the Birds and the Habitats Directive, as part of its wider simplification initiative to strengthen EU competitiveness while continuing to safeguard environmental, economic and social goals, announced the institution on…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Policies & Regulation, Biodiversity
• Article # 440828
• Published on 12/05/26 at 15:30
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EU ETS: updated benchmark values for 2026-2030 open for public consultation by the Commission

On May 11, 2025, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the updated benchmark values for the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) covering the period from 2026 to 2030. This four-week consultation is open to both the public and EU member states. According to the Commission…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Decarbonisation , Financing & funding, …
• Article # 440708
• Published on 12/05/26 at 12:31
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Lanzatech: Port of Ghent selected as permanent site for its commercial-scale SAF production facility

Lanzatech has selected the Port of Ghent (North Sea Port) in Belgium as the permanent site for its Europe's commercial-scale alcohol-to-jet Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) future plant, announced the biotech company specialized in SAF production, on 11/05/2026. Lanzatech, member of the FLITE…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Essentials, Producers, Decarbonisation , …
• Article # 440801
• Published on 12/05/26 at 12:14
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EU: publication of the CountEmissionsEU regulation, dedicated to GHG emissions from transport services

The Regulation (EU) 2026/1030 of 29/04/2026, named CountEmissionsEU, has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, on 12/05/2026. This long-awaited regulation establishes a harmonised EU framework for calculating and reporting greenhouse gas emissions from transport…
Domain(s): Mobilities
• Category(ies): European bodies, Policies & Regulation
• Article # 440768
• Published on 12/05/26 at 11:00
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Steel: "A bleak outlook for the transition away from fossil fuels" (Global Energy Monitor)

“The prospects for the steel sector’s transition away from fossil fuels remain poor. The future largely depends on India and China, which together account for 86% of planned new coal-based capacity,” said Astrid Grisby-Schulte on 11/05/2026, following the publication of Global Energy Monitor’s…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Decarbonisation , Electricity
• Article # 440745
• Published on 12/05/26 at 10:00
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EU: new directive strengthening water protection enters into force, giving a "major role" to ECHA

The EU directive revising the lists of pollutants in surface and groundwaters enters into force on 11/05/2026, announced the European Commission. These additions cover certain “forever chemicals” PFAS (such as TFA), pesticides and pharmaceuticals and for the first time, the rules also address…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): International bodies, Policies & Regulation, Ocean / Water
• Article # 440689
• Published on 11/05/26 at 18:00
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"Biodiversity is gradually emerging as a safe haven sector" (C. Sanson, Sienna Investment Managers)

The Sienna Biodiversity Private Credit Fund, a private debt fund dedicated to the restoration and protection of biodiversity in Europe, opened by Sienna Investment Managers in 2025, obtained a €60m guarantee from the European Investment Fund (EIF), a subsidiary of the EIB Group, on 02/04/2026…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, Banking & insurance, Financing & funding, …
• Article # 440693
• Published on 11/05/26 at 17:11
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Carbon markets: a coalition launched by the EU, Brazil and China to "boost integrity and effectiveness"

The European Commission, on behalf of the European Union, together with Brazil and China, officially launched the Open Coalition on Compliance Carbon Markets in a signing ceremony in Florence, Italy, they announced on 08/05/2026. The new international initiative aims "to strengthen global…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, International bodies, Decarbonisation , …
• Article # 440634
• Published on 11/05/26 at 14:00