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28 April 2023 Wasteland

Producers wield power over plastic pollution

By Maria Maggiore, Manuel Rico and Maxence Peigné

Influential producer groups help shape local waste collection and recycling efforts. But criticism of the schemes is growing louder. Read more "Producers wield power over plastic pollution"

27 April 2023 Wasteland

Europe’s circular economy is leaking

By Nico Schmidt and Wojciech Cieśla

EU plans for a circular economy are failing. Countries still ship their plastic waste, burn it and dump it in landfills. Industry, meanwhile, continues to wield its influence and push against initiatives. Read more "Europe’s circular economy is leaking"

27 April 2023 Wasteland

Burning questions remain over Europe’s waste incinerators

By Eurydice Bersi and Nico Schmidt

Incinerators are an increasingly common sight across Europe, and the number is set to rise. But experts warn unknown pollution risks remain. Read more "Burning questions remain over Europe’s waste incinerators"

27 April 2023 Wasteland

In numbers: Europe’s mounting plastic waste problem unpacked

By Attila Kálmán

Investigate Europe calculated some striking statistics from this sea of plastic data to give an idea of what Europe's waste problem is all about. Read more "In numbers: Europe’s mounting plastic waste problem unpacked"

10 March 2023 Derailed

French contractor, Italian-owned trains, EU policies: Greek crash was also a European failure

By Eurydice Bersi

Greece is reeling from the worst train accident in its history, and now details have emerged about the failings and mismanagement of those involved. Read more "French contractor, Italian-owned trains, EU policies: Greek crash was also a European failure"

2 March 2023 Perenco Files

Congo: European oil companies’ secret interests with ruling family

By Maxence Peigné, Amund Trellevik and Leïla Miñano

How the daughter of Congo-Brazzaville's president secretly obtained 15% in a subsidiary of Oslo-listed Petronor, a minority partner in a lucrative drilling licence Read more "Congo: European oil companies’ secret interests with ruling family"