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    © European Union / David Martín Díaz (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
    COP31 Türkiye - Antalya
    Opinion |

    COP31: No more promises. Let's plan the end of fossil fuels

    Pär Holmgren Kai Tegethoff
    Opinion by Pär Holmgren & Kai Tegethoff
    The world cannot afford another climate conference that ends with vague language, delayed action and promises to do better next time. COP31 must be the moment governments move from managing fossil fuel dependence to planning its end.
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    © Christian Kaufmann
    Cover cookbook Eating Greens
    Opinion |

    Healthy food starts with healthy farming. Europe must protect both

    Tilly Metz Anna Strolenberg
    Opinion by Tilly Metz & Anna Strolenberg
    How could the EU's Food and Feed Safety Omnibus change pesticide rules? Discover what the proposal means for food safety, consumers, farmers and safer alternatives.
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    Solar Punk Campaign - Greens/EFA
    Solar Punk Campaign - Greens/EFA
    Opinion |

    From heatwaves to hope: 10 climate solutions that work

    Michael Bloss Sara Matthieu Lena Schilling
    Opinion by Michael Bloss & Sara Matthieu & Lena Schilling
    The hottest day, the longest heatwave, another drought, another wildfire, another neighbourhood underwater after extreme rainfall. It does not have to be this way, there are many climate solutions already in place and working.
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    © Samira Akil Zaman on Flickr (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)
    Oil Fires
    Opinion |

    Trumpflation and a new energy crisis in Europe – Why we need to invest in renewables more than ever before

    Together, we can end Europe’s dependence on dirty, expensive fossil fuels – and build a cleaner, fairer energy system for everyone.
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    ©aleks
    Trains Lake Lugano
    Opinion |

    DiscoverEU 2026: Your guide to travelling by train for free this summer (+ green travel tips)

    DiscoverEU is an EU initiative that gives 18-year-olds a free train pass to explore Europe. It’s part of the Erasmus+ programme and is designed to promote sustainable travel, cultural exchange, and youth mobility.
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    Opinion |

    Toxic Beauty: How the EU’s new cosmetics rules could put our health at risk

    Majdouline Sbaï
    Opinion by Majdouline Sbaï
    The EU’s proposed relaxation of cosmetics safety rules could expose you and your family to dangerous chemicals - here is how we can stop them.
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    Neil Palmer/CIAT (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) on Flickr account CIFOR-ICRAF
    Aerial view of the Amazon Rainforest, near Manaus
    Opinion |

    From Paris to Belém: At COP30 the Climate Fight hits home

    COP30 isn’t just another climate summit – it’s the last big chance to rescue the Paris promise and show that political courage can match the energy of millions of citizens and activists demanding action.
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    Environment Protection Authority Victoria (CC BY 4.0)
    Water testing lake
    Opinion |

    PFAS in Wine, Water & Makeup: How We Can Ban Forever Chemicals From Our Lives

    One of the biggest problems with PFAS is their persistence. These chemicals stay in the environment for years — often decades — without breaking down. That means once they get into rivers, lakes or soil, they’re very difficult to remove. Rain can carry them into groundwater and, from there, into our drinking water.
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    Two women facing security cameras mounted on wall above / CC0 Matthew Henry
    Two women facing security cameras mounted on wall above / CC0 Matthew Henry
    Opinion |

    Protecting Privacy: Biometric Mass Surveillance and the AI Act

    Patrick Breyer Sergey Lagodinsky Kim Van Sparrentak
    Opinion by Patrick Breyer & Sergey Lagodinsky & Kim Van Sparrentak
    In the face of emerging technologies like biometric mass surveillance, fighting for our right to privacy is more important than ever.
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    Sarpa salpa fish / CC0 marino-linic
    Sarpa salpa fish / CC0 marino-linic
    Opinion |

    No nature, no fish - Why we need (more) marine protected areas

    Caroline Roose
    Opinion by Caroline Roose
    Marine biodiversity in the Mediterranean is declining. MEP Caroline Roose explains how more marine protected areas can save our oceans.