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We are drowning in plastics.

If business as usual continues, plastic production will triple by 2060.

Yesterday, we started our participation in the final negotiations for the Global Plastics Treaty to reach an agreement to tackle plastic pollution at global level.

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November 26, 2024 at 11:13 AM
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Looking for the growing list of EU environmental NGOs to follow on Bluesky? Look no further! 🍃✨️

Who's missing?

go.bsky.app/9EgUXkW
November 21, 2024 at 10:59 AM
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G20 waters down support for Ukraine amid pressure for peace talks with Russia

https://www.ft.com/content/6e8eb529-b80a-4851-b3b0-6b32ed5063e7
G20 waters down support for Ukraine amid pressure for peace talks with Russia
Advanced economies omit criticism of Moscow targeting civilian infrastructure and nuclear threats in Rio statement
www.ft.com
November 19, 2024 at 2:47 AM
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🚨 COP29 scoop: EU countries have discussed supporting a new global target of $200-300 billion in annual funding to help poorer countries address climate change, according to officials from two EU countries.

www.politico.eu/article/eu-m...
EU zones in on $200B to $300B target for global climate fund
Western governments have thus far refused to publicly disclose a dollar figure they might find acceptable for the fund.
www.politico.eu
November 19, 2024 at 6:27 AM
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Trustworthy general-purpose AI, EU style.

Today, we published the first draft of the General-Purpose Artificial Intelligence Code of Practice.

It will help implement the AI Act rules governing general-purpose AI models, including chatbots.

Check the next steps 👉 europa.eu/!dBbFwV
November 14, 2024 at 11:45 AM