Climate Brussels e-News 08.06.22
Island nations get new lifeline to beat pollution
Thirty-three Small Island Developing States join $515 million USD Global Environment Facility initiative to manage hazardous chemicals and wasteJoint efforts will prevent the release of over 23,000 metric tons of toxic chemicals and more than 185,000 metric tons of marine litter in island states wit…
Environmental groups challenge EU support for 30 fossil gas projects
Friends of the Earth Europe, ClientEarth, Food & Water Action Europe and CEE Bankwatch Network are starting legal action to end support to 30 EU-backed proposed gas projects. They say the EU Commission has given these climate-destructive projects VIP status, in contradiction of its legal obligat…