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Record CO₂ Levels: Natural Ecosystems Are Losing the Ability to Absorb Carbon

Data from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) show that in 2024 the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the atmosphere reached the highest level in the history of measurements....

Poland Launches New Climate Adaptation Grants for Eastern Regions

From various programs under the current European Union financial perspective, more than PLN 11...

A Quarter of Poland’s Waste Tires “Disappears”: Experts Call for Overhaul of 2007 Targets

Under current regulations, Poland’s tire management system covers 75% of the mass of tires...

EU Climate Goals Challenged by Economic Concerns

Ahead of the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, the European Commission, the European...

The Planet Keeps Heating Up — Scientists Warn Time Is Running Out

According to a report published by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ahead of the...

Poland prepares to reform tire recycling law – producers’ responsibility and full traceability of used tires in focus

The Ministry of Climate and Environment has launched preliminary consultations on amendments to the Act on the obligations of entrepreneurs in waste management. The...

Polish businesses warn that proposed state-run recycling system could raise costs and reduce efficiency

Proposed reforms to Poland’s extended producer responsibility (EPR/ROP) system — drafted by the Ministry of Climate and Environment — are facing strong opposition from...

Europe Faces Growing Water Crisis: Droughts and Forest Fires Disrupt the Natural Balance

Under normal circumstances, forests act as natural sponges — they retain and store water, stabilizing ecosystems and reducing flood risks. However, amid a decade-long...

EU Adopts New Rules to Tackle Food and Textile Waste

Every European generates an average of 132 kilograms of food waste and 12 kilograms of textile and footwear waste per year, according to European...

Poland’s Deposit Return System More Expensive Than Expected – Costs to Exceed PLN 40 Billion Over the Next Decade

The rising number of reverse vending machines and higher fees for counting packaging collected manually are among the possible reasons behind the increasing costs...

Europe Faces Record Heatwaves Amid Accelerating Climate Change

In many countries across Europe and the Mediterranean basin, this year’s summer once again brought waves of extreme heat with record-breaking temperatures. While July...

European Commission Proposes New 2040 Climate Target: 90% Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions Compared to 1990 — Skepticism from Polish MEPs

The European Commission has proposed an amendment to the EU climate law, setting a new climate target for 2040: a 90% reduction in greenhouse...

Price Gap Between Recycled and Virgin Materials Deepens Crisis in the Recycling Sector

The upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) sets ambitious targets for the use of recycled content in packaging, which is expected to...

Europe Needs to Rethink ESG: From Compliance to Growth Strategy, Say Business Leaders

European institutions should shift their ESG approach from enforcement and compliance toward enabling sustainable growth and seizing new business opportunities, according to representatives from...

Due to Lack of Clear Regulations, Recycling Sector in Poland Delays Investments — Companies Urge Swift Implementation of New Laws

Poland’s recycling sector is facing mounting challenges as it prepares for the implementation of the deposit return system (DRS), Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and...

Industry Criticizes Polish Government’s Proposed EPR Model: Risks for Recycling Targets and Price Increases

Poland’s Ministry of Climate and Environment has proposed assigning the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW) the role of a producer...

ETS2: What the New EU Emissions Trading System Means for Polish SMEs

Starting in 2027, the EU’s new ETS2 (Emissions Trading System 2) will introduce a carbon price on fossil fuels used in building heating and...

Ocean Biodiversity Under Threat – But We Can Still Make a Difference, Say Experts

Ocean biodiversity is in danger, and we must act urgently to protect it—this is the warning from scientists around the world. According to a...

Poland’s Tire Waste Problem and the Push for Circular Recycling: Can Pyrolysis and Innovation Lead the Way?

Each year, between 280,000 and 350,000 tons of tires enter the Polish market. While the country has the capacity to recycle the entire volume,...
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