Is the oil and plastics bubble about to burst?

Is the oil and plastics bubble about to burst?

The week could see the decline of the oil and petrochemical sector begin and the EU is set to announce a much stricter emissions target by 2030. Meanwhile a Carbon Tracker report suggests that worldwide public concern could slash virgin plastic demand growth...
EU forecasts a deep European 2020 recession

EU forecasts a deep European 2020 recession

The European Commission recently lowered its outlook for the EU economy in 2020 revising the -7.4% contraction to an -8.3% contraction. The European Commission commented: “The EU economy will experience a deep recession this year due to the coronavirus pandemic,...
Missed EU environment targets – the true cost

Missed EU environment targets – the true cost

A new report from the European Commission’s Directorate General for the Environment has estimated the true cost to the EU of unimplemented environmental laws in 2018. The costs of €55 billion ($62 billion) were the result of EU Member States not fully achieving the...
EU calls time on geo-blocking

EU calls time on geo-blocking

The European Union’s new rules preventing geo-blocking became reality this week. Geo-blocking is described by the European Parliament as “any restriction imposed by online shops, based on nationality, place of residence, or place of connection.” Examples include...
HP-Apogee deal clears regulators

HP-Apogee deal clears regulators

The OEM’s acquisition of UK-based Apogee can officially proceed, with European regulators acquiescing to the deal. Computer Business Review reports that the £380 million ($490.4 million/€430 million) purchase will see print provider Apogee become an independent...