International efforts to tackle climate change suffered a major setback when Donald Trump pulled the United States out of the Paris agreement aimed at curbing rising temperatures. Can the European Union, which has restated its commitment to the pact, play a global leadership role to effect change?
Climate change
Tackling global warming
Air pollution main environmental health hazard in Europe
Around 422,000 premature deaths in 41 European countries were linked to air pollution in 2015.
EU auditors: Efforts lagging in carbon capture, renewables
EU action to support carbon capture and storage and innovative renewables has not succeeded, according to a new report from the European Court of Auditors.
EU ministers split on auto emission curbs
EU ministers are battling over the extent of emission cuts to be imposed on carmakers, in the wake of a warning by UN experts on the dangers of global warming.
Most EU countries ‘miss air quality targets’
Most EU countries fail to meet the bloc's air quality standards and more than 1,000 Europeans die prematurely each day, ten times more than in road accidents, a watchdog has said.
EU report blames poor air quality for 400,000 deaths per year
Air pollution causes about 400,000 premature deaths across Europe annually, the European Court of Auditors said.
Study: Misleading fuel standards cost drivers billions
Car manufacturers are being accused of manipulating fuel efficiency and emissions figures through loopholes in tests.