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    Happy #InternationalCatDay to all cats, domestic and wild! 🐈 The Scottish wildcat, once widespread, is now on the brink of extinction. The #LIFEProject @SaveOurWildcats is working to reverse the decline of Scottish wildcat populations 👉 https://link.europa.eu/GDVF7x --- https://nitter.net/EU_ENV/status/2085999454604472325#m

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    RT by @EU_ENV: 🌡️Record wildfire extent 🌊Record sea surface temperatures ❄️Snow cover 31% below average The European State of the Climate 2025 report, published today by the #CopernicusClimate Change Service (@CopernicusECMWF) and the @WMO, documents a year of climate extremes. (continues) 🌡️Record wildfire extent 🌊Record sea surface temperatures ❄️Snow cover 31% below average The European State of the Climate 2025 report, published today by the #CopernicusClimate Change Service (@CopernicusECM...

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    A relationship we all needed to end: the one with lightweight plastic carrier bags 💔 Over a decade ago, the EU started moving on, with the entrance into force of the Plastic Bags Directive. Choose reusable. Help #BeatPlasticPollution More 👉 link.europa.eu/9TdGhC Video --- https://nitter.net/EU_ENV/status/2049761689000636592#m

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    But which batteries should be exempt? 🔋 Under the EU’s Batteries Regulation, portable batteries in products sold in the EU must be removable &amp;amp; replaceable. We are seeking views on additional exemptions and on the draft legislation by 26 May 👉 https://link.europa.eu/pJvqbm --- https://nitter.net/EU_ENV/status/2049791522950828309#m

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    The 🇪🇺 environmental economy is growing! ✅5.8 million jobs in 2023 ✅+5.5% average annual growth ✅Strong demand across waste &amp;amp; water, energy efficiency, renewables &amp;amp; sustainable land use #EUGreenWeek 2026 is all about a nature-based economy Register 👉 https://link.europa.eu/khRPKB --- https://nitter.net/EU_ENV/status/2050123059558830537#m

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    What motivates pollinator protection? 🐝 Food production is one reason, but not the only one! Research shows stakeholders support pollinator protection for ethical, ecological and societal reasons. Read more 👉 https://link.europa.eu/HwRXQV #EUPollinators --- https://nitter.net/EU_ENV/status/2050153253342441807#m

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    40% of those #LIFEProjects support SMEs in clean technology and the circular economy 🌱 ♻️ Europe’s green competitiveness flourishes with LIFE: 🔹 €4B+ invested in green innovation (2014–2023) 🔹 1871 projects and investments supported Our new brochure: https://link.europa.eu/9MNhgT --- https://nitter.net/EU_ENV/status/2051968848782369047#m

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    🐦 Happy World Migratory Bird Day! Climate change and habitat loss are making migration harder and more dangerous for many species. The 🇪🇺 #LIFEProject - LIFE4AquaticWarbler is restoring habitats across the EU. More: https://aquaticwarbler.eu/life4aquaticwarbler/ --- https://nitter.net/EU_ENV/status/2053007062339109155#m

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    Here’s to unity, peace and a healthy planet. For us that also means to protect the environment and biodiversity, minimise risks to human health and promote the transition to a circular economy. Happy #EuropeDay 2026 --- https://nitter.net/EU_ENV/status/2053052364442030101#m

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    Ladybirds might be your garden’s best ally. These tiny red beetles feed on aphids and other harmful insects that damage your plants, acting as a natural, chemical-free form of pest control. More: https://link.europa.eu/9V7vT9 Small actions. Big impact #ForOurPlanet --- https://nitter.net/EU_ENV/status/2052329474734063633#m

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    RT by @EU_ENV: Cattle, sheep and goats aren&amp;#39;t just farm animals — they&amp;#39;re ecosystem managers. A new EEA briefing finds just 10–15% of EU ruminants, distributed appropriately, could protect all grazing-dependent habitats. 🌿 https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/news/extensive-grazing-essential-for-one-in-three-of-europes-protected-habitats --- https://nitter.net/EUEnvironment/status/2044317047857819660#m

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    RT by @EU_ENV: “Recycle me” — but make it clear ☝️ Following a dialogue with the Commission and national consumer authorities, Nestlé Waters will update its recycling claims so consumers can rely on accurate information about what is actually recycled. ℹ️ https://link.europa.eu/63ThMY --- https://nitter.net/EU_Consumer/status/2044394054792659219#m

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    RT by @EU_ENV: 🌱 Turning Europe’s nature restoration ambitions into action The EEA has opened the official portal for reporting the draft National Restoration Plans in Reportnet 3, the one-stop digital platform for all EEA’s environmental and climate reporting. 🔗https://biodiversity.europa.eu/europes-biodiversity/nature-restoration/reference-portal-for-nature-restoration-regulation --- https://nitter.net/EUEnvironment/status/2046132347544760644#m

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    RT by @EU_ENV: Thanks to the new “sponge label” from VLARIO &amp;amp; Natuurpunt, cities capture rain water to boost climate resilience. More: https://www.belganewsagency.eu/flanders-launches-label-to-encourage-water-retention-policies #LIFEProgramme #ClimateAction Thanks to the new “sponge label” from VLARIO &amp;amp; Natuurpunt, cities capture rain water to boost climate resilience. More: belganewsagency.eu/flanders-… #LIFEProgramme #ClimateAction --- https://nitter.net/LIFEprogramme/stat...

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    Around 700 million unused phones - almost 2 devices for every person in the EU - are gathering dust in 🇪🇺 households. 📱 Old broken phones are full of valuable materials that can only be reused if you dispose them properly. Yet the collection rate is reported to be under 5%. Around 700 million unused phones - almost 2 devices for every person in the EU - are gathering dust in 🇪🇺 households. 📱 Old broken phones are full of valuable materials that can on... --- https://nitter.net/EU_ENV/status/20...

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    How can Europe strengthen its access to secondary raw materials and accelerate the transition to a competitive #CircularEconomy? Join the final stakeholder workshop on the upcoming Circular Economy Act to find out! 🗓️ Register by 24 April 👉 https://link.europa.eu/pVrDrf --- https://nitter.net/EU_ENV/status/2046562400602595590#m

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    Happy #EarthDay! 🌍 Across Europe, 80% of habitats are in poor condition, &amp;amp; globally, up to 1 million species are at risk. So our new #ForOurPlanet campaign 2026 is all about nature restoration. Launching today. Small actions. Big impact. More: https://link.europa.eu/M3mKJP --- https://nitter.net/EU_ENV/status/2046874495198146963#m

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    RT by @EU_ENV: Turning Europe’s #CircularEconomy ambitions into reality depends on making it people-focused, making sure EU rules work for business &amp;amp; citizens alike, according to two #EEAbriefings out today. 🔗https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/news/creating-win-win-for-business-and-people-key-to-success-of-circular-economy --- https://nitter.net/EUEnvironment/status/2046458114858192986#m

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    RT by @EU_ENV: Our planet is sending us a clear signal. From climate change to deforestation and land-use change, the pressures on our planet are growing. On #EarthDay and every day, the world must accelerate its shift to a sustainable economy, one that works for both people and the planet. --- https://nitter.net/UNEP/status/2046820680390312170#m

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    RT by @EU_ENV: Back in Brussels for the Annual Conference of the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform #ecesp My full speech here: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_26_859 --- https://nitter.net/JessikaRoswall/status/2046867218995048623#m

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    RT by @EU_ENV: The LIFE Calls for proposals are OPEN! #EULIFE26 €601.5M available for: 🦉 #EUBiodiversity ♻️ #CircularEconomy ⛈️ #ClimateAction ☀️ #EnergyTransition and more! Apply now ➡️ https://link.europa.eu/bCMqf8 --- https://nitter.net/LIFEprogramme/status/2046997659051827541#m

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    Young Europeans are shaping the Circular Economy Act at the #CEStakeholderEU Annual Conference 2026, asking for: ♻️Affordability ♻️Design for longevity ♻️Producer accountability ♻️Green jobs ♻️Education For a #CircularEconomy that works for everyone 👉 https://link.europa.eu/VqGXnj --- https://nitter.net/EU_ENV/status/2047293061164581021#m

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    RT by @EU_ENV: 🇪🇺🔁Europe’s circular economy ambition is clear. The investment gap is not. Launched today in Brussels, our joint study with @EU_ENV highlights where funding still falls short as 🇪🇺moves towards a Circular Economy Act⤵️ 🔗http://go.eib.org/CircularEconomy --- https://nitter.net/EIB/status/2046607760393916785#m

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    What if upgrading your phone didn’t mean replacing it? 📱 Modular smartphones allow users to swap or repair individual components, helping extend device life and reduce e-waste. Learn more about it 👉 https://link.europa.eu/47tMQ7 #CircularEconomy --- https://nitter.net/EU_ENV/status/2047597745280541123#m

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    RT by @EU_ENV: #ClimateAction, but make it stubborn! 🫏 #LIFEProject ResLand, got donkeys to help reduce wildfire risk simply by grazing vegetation 🌿🔥 Nature-based solutions at their finest. Learn more: https://liferesland.com/ --- https://nitter.net/LIFEprogramme/status/2047574343568216277#m

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    🐧 Penguins provide many beneficial services to our planet, but they are also among the most endangered species. The EU is committed to protect penguins across the globe through large-scale biodiversity funding, such as the BEST and the #LIFEProgramme #WorldPenguinDay --- https://nitter.net/EU_ENV/status/2047948727969558658#m

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    RT by @EU_ENV: Ready to bring your green project to life? 🌱 Use the last chance to register for the #EULIFE26 infodays and discover how to secure LIFE funding for your environmental and climate initiative. Don’t miss your chance to get insider tips! https://link.europa.eu/dMPFrd #LIFEProgramme --- https://nitter.net/LIFEprogramme/status/2048669796045136123#m

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    #EUGreenWeek 2026 - where environmental ambition meets economic reality! At this year&amp;#39;s conference, we will explore how nature-positive models work in practice, focusing on: 🚜farming 🌱soil health 🏙️greening cities 📈innovative financing Register now 👉 http://link.europa.eu/khRPKB --- https://nitter.net/EU_ENV/status/2048708503145992671#m

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    RT by @EU_ENV: A picture is worth 1000 words💌This is certainly true of the winning photos in EEA&amp;#39;s photo competition. Here the 2025 winners talk about the stories behind their #naturephotography and how they hope to inspire others. The 2026 competition opens May 18!👉 https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/photo-competitions/resilient_by_nature A picture is worth 1000 words💌This is certainly true of the winning photos in EEA&amp;#39;s photo competition. Here the 2025 winners talk about...

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    Who will be the #EUGreenCapital 2028? 💚 1⃣7⃣ eligible cities are applying for the European Green Capital Award 1⃣0⃣ eligible cities are competing for the European Green Leaf Award Learn more 👉 https://link.europa.eu/rwBNcD --- https://nitter.net/EU_ENV/status/2049041049570402617#m