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European consumption of textiles has the fourth highest impact on the environment and climate change, after food, housing and mobility The Commission is working on a Transition Pathway for the textile ecosystem to successfully achieve the green and digital transitions and for the ecosystem to become more resilient. Today marks the start of a co-creation process, in which…

The construction industry is one of the most important to the EU economy. It drives economic growth, creates many new jobs, and provides solutions for social, climate and energy challenges. It has played a crucial part in the post-pandemic economic recovery, with important public and private investments. However, the internal market for construction products is far from complete,…

The Commission’s proposal will empower consumers to make informed and environment-friendly choices when buying products. Whether it is a mobile phone or a kitchen appliance, consumers will be better informed about how long the product is made to last and if it can be repaired. The new rules will also better protect consumers against misleading practices related to greenwashing or to early…

1. Droughts are a global phenomenon and affect countries in every region of the world. 2. Globally, the area affected by drought is increasing every year. 3. Over the Mediterranean region, drying may be increasing. 4. Globally, droughts are also becoming more severe and frequent. 5. Droughts are more frequent over the East Coast of the United States of America,…

WOCAT dataset consists of detailed information on the costs and benefits of more than 500 SLM technologies from the World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies (WOCAT) database. The dataset helps fill a critical gap of scarce and often scattered information on the costs of SLM technologies across ecosystems and regions. It highlights positive economic, social, and…

What is a dust storm? Dust or sand storms are natural events that usually occur when STRONG WINDS lift a large amount of sand, dust, dirt and other fine particles from bare and dry soil into the atmosphere, transporting them to sites hundreds to thousands of kilometres away. Dust storms are MOST COMMON IN DRY SEASONS or arid regions with little vegetation cover, and their frequency may be…