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European Commission: a call to gather views on the potential for industrial biotech and biomanufacturing

The European Commission launched a call to gather views on the potential for industrial biotechnology and biomanufacturing in the EU, announced the institution on 18/05/2026. Until 10/06, companies, professionals, experts, academics and citizens are invited to share the main challenges and…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Bioeconomy, Research & innovation, …
• Article # 441339
• Published on 18/05/26 at 17:00
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Natural disasters recognised in 213 communes in 46 French departments (Journal Officiel)

Natural disasters have been officially recognised in 213 communes in 46 départements of France, according to an order dated 11/05/2026 and published in the French Official Journal on 15/05. According to the data analysed by News Tank, the causes of the damages were as follows: • 105 cases of…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): National bodies, Policies & Regulation, Water, …
• Article # 441323
• Published on 18/05/26 at 15:00
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FR / Forestry: amendment to the decree on the interministerial delegate following its transfer to the MET

The decree establishing the interministerial delegate for forests, wood and its uses of 05/04/2024 is amended "to take account of the transfer of responsibility for forests from the French Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Food Sovereignty (Maasa) to the French Ministry of Ecological Transition…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): National bodies, Skills & Employment, Climate / carbon
• Article # 441313
• Published on 18/05/26 at 14:00
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FR / PFAS: The UN expresses its "deepest concern about the harmful effects" in France's Chemical Valley

"We express our deepest concern about the adverse effects on human rights of the activities of Arkema France and Daikin Chemicals France on the populations concerned in the departments of Rhône, Loire and Isère", state the "allegation letter" of human rights violations from four UN Special…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): International bodies, National bodies, Justice, …
• Article # 441080
• Published on 13/05/26 at 17:24
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FR / MTE: C. Goupillier, Deputy Director of Legal Affairs for the Environment, Town Planning and Housing

Corentin Goupillier has been appointed Deputy Director of Legal Affairs for the Environment, Urban Planning and Housing, within the General Secretariat at the central administration of the Ministry for Ecological Transition, by order of 11/05/2026, published in the Official Journal of 13/05. As…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): National bodies, Skills & Employment, Justice, …
• Article # 441030
• Published on 13/05/26 at 17:00
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ETS: publication of the 2026 calendar adjusting auction volumes following amended European Climate Law

The updated auction calendar for EU Emission Allowances (EUA) for 2026 is released by the European Energy Exchange (EEX) on 12/05/2026. The calendar has been adjusted for the period from June to December to incorporate the provisions of the amended European Climate Law, adopted in March…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Decarbonisation , Financing & funding, …
• Article # 440993
• Published on 13/05/26 at 15:00
EC: Implementing Regulation 2026/1063 imposing a provisional anti-dumping duty on PET spunbond from PRC

The Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1063, published on 13/05/2026, imposes provisional anti-dumping duties on PET Spunbond imports from China. PET Spunbond is a non-woven highly resistant polyester fabric used in agriculture (crop covers), construction (roofing membranes), and…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Policies & Regulation, Chemicals / plastics
• Article # 440999
• Published on 13/05/26 at 14:31
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European Commission: 14 new State aids approved to support transitions - News Tank summary N°2

The European Commission has approved 14 State aid schemes for 9 Member States to support environmental and energy transitions, since the first 2026 summary published by News Tank on April 2026. Since the beginning of 2026, 32 State aid schemes of 17 States were approved. Germany is the country…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies, Decarbonisation , …
• Article # 440886
• Published on 13/05/26 at 12:30
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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