Israel is intensifying its attacks on Lebanon despite the ceasefire
Since the ceasefire began in mid-April, the Israeli military has killed at least 331 people in Lebanon. It is now intensifying both its air and ground attacks.
Cancelled flights and refunds: the European Commission’s guidelines in times of soaring fuel prices
The European Commission has clarified that passengers are entitled to refunds for cancelled flights even in the face of high fuel prices. Airlines are also prohibited from adding retroactive charges to tickets already purchased.
The situation in Lebanon, where Israeli bombings continue to intensify
Israeli bombings in Lebanon have already caused over 900 deaths and one million displaced people, with growing concerns of genocide.
Greenpeace conviction upheld in the United States, raising the risk of bankruptcy
A North Dakota judge has ordered Greenpeace to pay 345 million dollars to the company that built the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Gen Z is leading antigovernamental protests around the world
From Nepal to Morocco, from Madagascar to Peru, many antigovernamental protests that took place these weeks were led by Gen Z protesters.
What is the EU’s Directive on Green Claims?
On 22 March 2023, the European Commission advanced a Proposal for a Directive on Green Claims to address misleading sustainability claims and greenwashing.
Many single-use plastics are now banned in the UK
A single-use plastics ban, prohibiting the sale of some single-use plastic products, was announced on 14 January 2023 by the UK Environment secretary.
Some fossil fuel advertising is now banned in France
France has banned some fossil fuel ads, but the ban’s limitations – including allowances for natural gas and financial advertising – have led to criticism.
#PaidtoPollute – suing the government to end public money for fossil fuels
The #PaidToPollute claimants are taking the UK government to court to answer for giving billions to the oil and gas industry.
Tom Vilsack’s nomination as US agriculture secretary is met with concern
Joe Biden has chosen Tom Vilsack as the US’ agriculture secretary. Many fear he’ll favour large corporations instead of looking out for small farmers.