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EU carbon pricing set for radical reforms

13 July 2021

The European Commission is to publish legislation on July 14 that will detail the EU’s plans, dubbed “Fit for 55,” to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% from 1990 levels by 2030 as part of wider reforms to European energy and climate laws.

Villagers in shadow of Kyrgyzstan dam incensed by Uzbekistan deal

13 July 2021

The land transfer has fuelled anger and rumours about Kyrgyzstan’s new populist leadership.

Turkey ‘reverses ban on PE based recycled plastic imports’

12 July 2021

Attempts by Turkish plastics recyclers to show economic damage caused by barring waste imports from UK and other nations appear to have won out over environmental considerations.