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In June, Europeans cast their votes to elect their representatives in the European Parliament, showcasing democracy in action. However, voting is not the only way EU citizens can make their voices heard and influence the creation of EU laws. The European Union offers various tools that allow the public to co-create EU policies daily, not just every five years during elections.

Initiating New Proposals

A groundbreaking sodium-ion battery project in China's Hubei province has been switched on, boasting an impressive capacity of 100,000 kWh. This immense energy storage system is capable of supplying electricity to 12,000 homes with a single charge.

The project represents the first phase of the Datang Hubei Sodium Ion New Energy Storage Power Station, which covers an expansive 30-acre site, equivalent to about 15 football fields.

On Sunday, July 4th, a revised set of rules from the European Union concerning industrial emissions took effect, significantly broadening the scope to include more livestock farms than previous regulations.

The updated directive, known as IED 2.0, targets "the most polluting pig and poultry farms," according to the European Commission. These farms contribute to roughly 30% of the EU's total ammonia emissions.

Natural disasters have become increasingly common and severe in recent years, affecting every corner of Europe and causing widespread casualties and damage to infrastructure and the environment. The European Union (EU) plays a vital role in coordinating disaster response efforts across Europe and beyond, tackling various emergencies such as epidemics, floods, storms, forest fires, earthquakes, and even human-induced disasters.