'Not good': Environmental degradation poses major threat to Europe's quality of life

James Murray
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Huge wildfire at the village of Varnavas, Greece / Credit: Filippos Triantafyllos Sdralias - iStock
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Huge wildfire at the village of Varnavas, Greece / Credit: Filippos Triantafyllos Sdralias - iStock

Stark report from European Environment Agency warns nature loss and escalating climate impacts are undermining economic growth and security

Despite significant progress in cutting greenhouse gas emissions and tackling air pollution, Europe's environment is continuing to degrade, resulting in major risks to the continent's "economic prosperity,...

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