Climate Archives - Investigate Europe

16 November 2022 Energy Charter Treaty

Energy Charter Treaty begins to unravel as EU states exit – but risks remain

By Nico Schmidt

EU nations are one by one deserting the controversial agreement, but further action is needed to guard against risks for member states. Read more "Energy Charter Treaty begins to unravel as EU states exit – but risks remain"

20 October 2022 Energy Charter Treaty

Germany prepares withdrawal from Energy Charter Treaty

By Nico Schmidt

Germany would be joining Spain, Netherlands and Poland in exiting the controversial pact. A proposal by the economy ministry currently discussed suggests so. Read more "Germany prepares withdrawal from Energy Charter Treaty"

25 July 2022 Energy Charter Treaty

ECT: ‘ecocide’ treaty puts Member States and EU Commission at odds

By Maxence Peigné

Several European governments are still considering withdrawal from controversial energy pact, documents leaked to IE reveal. Read more "ECT: ‘ecocide’ treaty puts Member States and EU Commission at odds"

22 July 2022 Silent Death

Beyond robo-bees: can technology really help halt the biodiversity crisis?

By Juliet Ferguson

Investigate Europe drones out the noise to find out if technology does hold solutions to combat pesticides and protect ecosystems. Read more "Beyond robo-bees: can technology really help halt the biodiversity crisis?"

20 July 2022 Silent Death

How owls are flying to save Greek farmers from rodents and pesticides

By Eurydice Bersi

Investigate Europe traveled to northern Greece to see how birds of prey could help protect both crops and biodiversity. Read more "How owls are flying to save Greek farmers from rodents and pesticides"

Europe’s deep-rooted pesticide problem

As a biodiversity crisis unfolds, can Europe address its silent pesticide problem?

Europe is stuck in a toxic relationship. For decades, farmers have relied on chemicals to produce the food that feeds the continent, but their use remains largely unchecked. Journalist Harald Schumann joins the podcast to discuss the findings of Investigate Europe's newest investigation. Read more "Europe’s deep-rooted pesticide problem"