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EU Export Policies: Double Standards on Toxic...

Introduction The European Union's export policies in 2025 reveal a...

Effects of Continental Glacier Melt on Arctic Coastal Carbon...

Introduction The Arctic is undergoing rapid transformation due to climate...

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The Ravaged Lands of Donbas: Environmental Devastation from the Ukraine War

KEY FIGURES: Carbon Footprint: The war has resulted in significant greenhouse gas emissions, with estimates suggesting around 175 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent in the first two years alone {1}. Environmental Crimes: Over 8,000 environmental crimes have been recorded, with damages exceeding 85 billion euros {3}. Forest Damage: Approximately 425,000 hectares of forests have been damaged or destroyed {1}. ...

Green Mining for Critical Minerals: Unveiling Environmental and Social Impacts in the Energy Transition

The energy transition hinges on critical minerals, but their extraction under the banner of "green mining" raises urgent questions about true sustainability. According to the UNEP-WCMC, global production of 26 key minerals must increase sixfold by 2050 to meet net-zero goals, with demand for graphite, lithium, and cobalt surging nearly 500% . This escalation, driven by renewable technologies, is...

The Undefined Frontiers of AI Regulation: EU AI Act and US Developments

The rapid ascent of AI technologies has prompted urgent regulatory responses worldwide, with the European Union leading through its comprehensive AI Act, while the United States grapples with a...