Isabelle Gerretsen

Energy 27-05-2021

Shell ordered to slash emissions 45% by 2030 in historic court ruling

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A Dutch court has ordered Royal Dutch Shell to cut its emissions 45% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels, in a landmark ruling. EURACTIV's media partner, Climate Home News, reports.

Climate change 17-05-2021

Spain to end fossil fuel production by 2042 under new climate law

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Spain’s 2030 emission reduction target lags other EU countries but the government won praise for committing to end coal, oil and gas production. EURACTIV's media partner, Climate Home News, reports. A decade after it was first called …

Climate change 19-02-2021

As US formally rejoins the Paris Agreement, eyes turn to 2030 emissions goal

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Thirty days after Joe Biden entered the White House, the US is officially back in the Paris Agreement. EURACTIV's media partner, Climate Home News reports.

US plans to end fossil fuel finance overseas, mirroring EU

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US President Joe Biden has pledged to end public funding of ‘carbon-intensive’ fossil fuel projects overseas, bringing America in line with EU plans. However, the wording may leave the door open to gas, writes EURACTIV's media partner, Climate Home News.

Climate change 22-01-2021

Rich nations accused of inflating climate adaptation finance figures

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Rich nations have exaggerated how much funding they provided to help the world’s poorest countries cope with climate change impacts such as flooding and drought, according to analysis by charity Care International.

Energy 29-10-2020

South Korea mirrors European Green Deal with net-zero pledge for 2050

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President Moon Jae-in has announced South Korea will commit to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 as part of a "Green New Deal" that closely mirrors commitments made by the European Union. EURACTIV's media partner, Climate Home News, reports.

Energy 17-09-2020

China considers going ‘carbon neutral’, peaking emissions

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China is considering carbon neutrality as part of its long term climate plan, the country’s foreign ministry announced following a summit with EU leaders. EURACTIV's media partner, Climate Home News, reports.