Here are some news worth reading:

• Trump placed deregulation lobbyists in charge of US Environmental Policy
• #UN wants countries to protects 30% of earth to prevent massive extinction of species and the collapse of our life support system.
• Politics is not inclusive enough for a true green transition. Too many lobbies, too few environmentalists.
• Guardian asked: “How bad can the climate crisis get if Trump wins again?” Let’s hope this won’t happen!

Some news on environmental issues around the globe collected for your convenience:

• France reduces share of nuclear power in its electricity mix to 50% by 2035 from around 75% now, and instead increases the share of renewables. Plans to build new nuclear plants are on hold. (https://www.reuters.com/article/france-nuclearpower-idUSL8N29E2Z7)
• This is to all US voters: Republican government keeps on dismanteling/destroying your national parks. If you want to avoid this vote for the Democrats. (https://t.co/Wwt2RI2Qlb?amp=1)
• Climate change impacts mountain stability all over the Alps, la Meije, similar problems with Cengalo, Grandes Jorasses and many more. (https://t.co/yIPkfTorrK?amp=1)
• And Luxembourg is the first country that makes national travel on busses and trains completely free. Is this going to be a game changer for Luxembourg? Definitely not, because public transport was already so heavily subsidized that one could travel throughout the whole country with bus and train for 2.50€. But at least it shows that the country has good intentions. (https://transports.public.lu/fr/contexte/strategie/modu2.html)

Here are some interesting news to catch up on:

• Finally the EU is starting to take care pollution seriously: EU Green Deal to tune up car CO2 rules (https://t.co/dgOpBanX3g?amp=1)
• As always this gives an overview everyone needs to read: The European environment — state and outlook 2020 — European Environment Agency (https://t.co/r4t5WEnIug?amp=1)
• Troublesome statement from EEA: “Policy responses to environmental challenges “haven’t really worked,” Europe’s environment ‘at a tipping point’, EU agency says (https://t.co/XuF0Tov8vW?amp=1)
• Ambitious demands: Achieving a sustainable Europe will require far-reaching societal change, engaging all sectors of the economy and society. This document focuses on the example of the food system. https://eea.europa.eu/themes/sustainability-transitions/how-can-eu-policy-drive-1/from-words-to-action-how-1 via @EUEnvironment
• Nice insights: Interview with Nick Stern in Second Episode of “Environmental Insights” – An Economic View of the Environment (https://t.co/FJx5HKW6P8?amp=1)
• This news article about the plastic crisis brings it to the point. (https://t.co/twY6jJ17r8?amp=1)
• This is a nice simple guide to fighting the climate crisis for those wanting to actively do their share. (https://t.co/ibeauFCt48?amp=1)