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Europe’s Enviornmental Rules – The Naked Truth?

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I like Hans Christian Andersen‘s stories. My favourite is “The Emperor’s New Clothes” . It is a great tale for kids and parents alike. Two recent reports, one  from Spanish prosecutors and another by the UK NGO, Environmental Investigation Agency, reveal the systematic  non compliance with EU electronic waste recycling laws. The flagrancy of the breaches are shocking,  and … Read more

Water, Water Everywhere?

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Coming from Ireland and living in Belgium I am used to rain. Indeed, I like it. A day without rain is a strange experience. But, the challenge of living without it, or too little of it, is a great challenge for many parts of the world. An interesting video interview on today’s FT with the … Read more

Hugh Comes To Fight In Rain Soaked Brussels

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Today Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstalls Fish Fight came to Brussels. He came to lead a battle against the discarding of fish. What started on the screens of Channel 4, and the support of hundreds of thousands of British people, has led Hugh to lead a charge across the channel and bring the fight to Brussels. He was … Read more

Why Does Fish Cost So Much?

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Ever wondered why the fish that fishermen sell for 2,00 a kilo costs you 21,00 kilo? Here is the breakdown about how the cost of North Sea Shrimp being sold in Belgium, Netherlands and France adds up: Prices are in euro/kg.   Paid to the fisherman pro landed kg 2,00 Auction fees (NL) 0,33 Purchase … Read more