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More environment funds are opportunity for eastern EU

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EASTERN EUROPE

Eastern EU member-states, especially in the south-east, have lagged in both pollution reduction and transition to the carbon-neutral economy, largely thanks to aspects of their…

In the EU, France is uniquely exposed to the Gaza war

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FRANCE

With sizeable Jewish and Arab populations, France is particularly vulnerable to social tension when conflict erupts between Israel and the Palestinians. Politically, the left-wing…

Greens in German government would be pragmatic

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GERMANY

Based on current polling trends, it could even overtake Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) as the largest party. A government involving the Greens would have a…

Second COVID wave could stall Macron’s relaunch

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FRANCE

However, the second lockdown in October and November, coupled with persistent uncertainty about the pandemic’s trajectory, threatens to undermine the effectiveness of Relaunching…

South-east Asian urbanisation to drive investment need

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

Impacts and investment needs of South-east Asian urbanisation.

Europe's Green parties will see influence decline

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EUROPE

The decline of the Greens across Western Europe.

Water joins series of Balkan pollution concerns

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BALKANS

In the latest in a string of pro-environment demonstrations, protesters marched through Belgrade on January 10 against high levels of atmospheric pollution. Environmental issues…

The Maghreb will struggle to adapt to climate change

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MAGHREB

The impact of climate change on Maghreb countries.

China’s waste crackdown will create winners and losers

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CHINA

Urban areas are increasingly surrounded by landfills. The large volumes of waste contaminate soil and water. The government is tackling the issue as part of its efforts to shift…

Russia reluctant to adapt farming to climate change

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RUSSIA

Russia is the world's leading wheat exporter and is trying to build its livestock sector. Intensive, polluting production methods are at odds with other environmental imperatives…