The EU Fertiliser Fiasco

Photo: Pixabay/CC/PublicDomainPictures The EU is struggling to hit Green Deal nutrient reduction targets and keep farmers happy; Australia may need to take notice soon. In Europe we are already seeing what it looks like to confront lofty, environmental goals while facing crisis after crisis. The current commission in Europe is led by President Ursula Von … Read more

Företag i utsläppshandeln slipper straffavgifter i Frankrike, men inte i Sverige

Franska myndigheter delar inte ut några straffavgifter till företag som bryter mot reglerna i handeln med utsläppsrätter. Om det inte rättas till skulle det kunna få konsekvenser för hela utsläppshandelns legitimitet och effektivitet, säger Jonas Ebbesson, professor i Miljörätt på Stockholms universitet. Av: Jonas Linde, Jakob Ranglin Grissler, Nicolas Berlinger Utsläppshandeln i EU är det … Read more

Sweden set to become Trophy Hunter’s Paradise

by Beata Furstenberg A wolf hunter on this year’s hunt in Sweden, where three times as many wolves were killed. New laws and regulations in Sweden have given Hunting Associations more decision-making power over wildlife management, leading to an explosion of predators killed and setting Sweden up to become a trophy hunters paradise.   Unlike other … Read more

Företag i utsläppshandeln slipper straffavgifter i Frankrike, men inte i Sverige – final version

Franska myndigheter delar inte ut några straffavgifter till företag som bryter mot reglerna i handeln med utsläppsrätter. Detta skulle kunna ha konsekvenser för hela utsläppshandelns legitmitet och effektivet, säger Jonas Ebbesson, professor i Miljörätt på Stockholms universitet. Av: Jonas Linde, Jakob Ranglin Grissler, Nicolas Berlinger, Solène Du Roy, Mahmoud Naffakh, Unañ Yann, Hadrien Valat, Chiara … Read more

Game-changing Fishing Methods Used By Giant Dutch Fishing Companies Are Destroying Small-scale Fisheries

The giant Dutch fishing companies are using super trawlers to catch large quantities of fish across Europe. By pursuing efficient fishing technologies, they take away the fishing business from small-scale fishers, while posing a potential threat to the EU’s marine ecosystem. By Ruojin Xiang June 1st, 2023 As the fourth largest fishery in the world, … Read more

The Struggle of Accessing Healthcare in Sweden as an International Student without Personnummer

When an international student lacking a “personnummer” needs urgent help, who ought they turn to? “When a student becomes ill, there is currently uncertainty as to whether the student should turn to primary care or a student health clinic” states SFS (Swedish National Union of Students). In this article, we will explore the stories of … Read more

Green Deal’s Hit and Run on Human Rights

Europe’s EV makers play fast and loose with human rights disclosures while EU laws have no traction.  Authors: Fabio Cantile, Gianluca Grasselli, Kelsey Lescop In early December 2019, Ursula von der Leyen walked onto the EU’s press room stage to announce the European Green Deal. She promised drastic emission cuts and massive investments for innovation … Read more

The Struggle of Accessing Healthcare in Sweden as an International Student without Personnummer

When an international student lacking a personnummer needs urgent help, who ought they turn to? “When a student becomes ill, there is currently uncertainty as to whether the student should turn to primary care or a student health clinic.” states SFS. In this article, we will explore the stories of international students who struggled accessing … Read more

The lack of housing in Gothenburg is causing victims of domestic violence to go back to their abuser

Yuliia Kyzyk & Sara Isteffan Shelter for victims of domestic violence Photo: Yuliia Kyzyk The story below describes one of many situations in which women have felt neglected when trying to find safe housing after reaching out for help. It is shared by the shelter staff following the victim’s case. The name of the victim … Read more

ETS & CBAM

The ETS & CBAM team is delivering two different articles intended for two different papers and one social media trailer promoting the first article. 1. The “Green Deal” – No Deal for EU Indigenous People. – For THE ECONOMIST 2. France exempts non-compliant companies from sanctions in the EU ETS – For Dagens Nyheter The … Read more