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Pesticide flagged for neurotoxic effects: "EU oversight is insufficient" (C. Rudén, Stockholm University)

"The main responsibility that the effects of fluazinam on brain development went unrecognized lies with the pesticide company", says Christina Rudén, Professor in Regulatory Toxicology and Ecotoxicology at Stockholm University. “But it's the role of EFSA and the member states to evaluate…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies, Academic, …
• Article # 448014
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©  Michelin ResiCare

Axens and Michelin ResiCare partner to produce 5-HMF, the ‘sleeping giant’ of green chemistry

Axens, a subsidiary of IFPEN, and Michelin ResiCare have announced the signing of a strategic partnership for the production of 5-HMF, a key molecule for green chemistry, on 10 July 2026. This partnership, which builds on 10 years of joint R&D between IFPEN and Michelin ResiCare dedicated to…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, Manufacturers , Producers, …
• Article # 448020
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©  MTE

FR / MTE: first annual report setting out the already observable consequences of climate change in France

The first annual report providing an overview of the already observable consequences of climate change in France was published by the Ministry for Ecological Transition on 9 July 2026. In response to a recommendation from the High Council for Climate, this report is intended to be updated…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): National bodies, Climate adaptation & resilience, Carbon capture & mitigation, …
• Article # 447998
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Climate diplomacy: “We recommend a genuine democratic reclaiming of ownership” (French Senate)

"We recommend a genuine democratic reclaiming of climate diplomacy, starting with the drafting of a doctrine set out in a single document. We call for a debate to be held prior to each COP, so that elected representatives can monitor and contribute to the progress of negotiations and the setting…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies, International bodies, …
• Article # 447950
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EC: publication of an amendment to Regulation 2024/1157, authorising the shipment of waste to Switzerland

Following the publication of Regulation 2024/1157, which aims to eliminate the export of waste to third countries and is due to come into force shortly, the Commission published an amendment on 10 July 2026. It has become apparent that the ban on exporting municipal waste to Switzerland (a third…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Circularity, Policies & Regulation
• Article # 447946
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©  D.R.

NGE: R. Hugues (TSO) and F. Bernadet (Sade) appointed Deputy Managing Directors

Romuald Hugues, chairman of the TSO rail division, and Frédéric Bernadet, managing director of Sade, a subsidiary specialising in the water cycle, have been appointed deputy managing directors of NGE with effect from 1 July 2026, the French construction group announced on 9 July. They join the…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Manufacturers , Skills & Employment, Ocean / Water
• Article # 447926
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SDGs: MEPs delegation travels to New York for UN High-Level Political Forum

Ten Members of the European Parliament from the Development (DEVE) and Environment (ENVI) Committees will be in New York between 13 and 15 July 2026 for the ministerial segment of the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), where they are expected to hold discussions with senior UN…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, International bodies, Decarbonisation , …
• Article # 447871
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Water shortage: “Without water redistribution, no structure will ever be sufficient” (R. Laurenti, CBDP)

"With the lack of fresh water coming from upstream, the sea is advancing more and more", Rodolfo Laurenti, Director of the Consorzio di Bonifica Delta del Po (Po Delta Land Reclamation Consortium), told News Tank on 6/07/2026. The Consortium's activities, Laurenti explains, cover land…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, Service providers, Trade unions & federations, …
• Article # 447773
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FR / Ultra-fast fashion: publication of the Act in the French Official Journal

The law aimed at reducing the impact of the textile industry was published in the Official Journal on 9 July 2026, following its adoption by the National Assembly on 24 June and by the Senate on 29 June. The legislation, which targets ultra-fast fashion, thus provides a legal definition of this…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, National bodies, Circularity, …
• Article # 447867
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TotalEnergies: sale of its distributed solar assets (170 MW) to Amarenco and AMPYR Distributed Energy

TotalEnergies is selling all its distributed solar assets (approximately 170 MW), mainly rooftop installations, in seven European countries (France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, the United Kingdom and Luxembourg), the group announced on 9 July 2026. The energy company is therefore…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Manufacturers , Producers, Financing & funding, …
• Article # 447845
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