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Energy, Environment & Transport
Europe’s Hera spacecraft to probe asteroid deflected by defence test
Est. 4minEurope's Hera probe is scheduled to launch on a mission to inspect the damage a NASA spacecraft made when it smashed into an asteroid during the first test of Earth's planetary defences.
Grids shaping Europe’s green transition, digital technologies and infrastructure investment
Est. 1minThe European Commission proposed an EU Action Plan for Grids in late 2023 to deliver on the European Green Deal. They estimate that around €584 billion will be needed for electricity infrastructure investments between 2020 and 2030.
Flights delayed or cancelled as Middle East conflict disrupts aviation
Est. 3minRising tensions in the Middle East have created air travel chaos, with many flights across the entire region diverted or disrupted with little sign of broader normalisation.
Delay in EU anti-deforestation enforcement leaves little time to make changes
Est. 4minThe proposed extension of the transition period for the EU's anti-deforestation rules has many worried that reopening the file could end up weakening some of its provisions.
Questions remain over France’s largest lithium mine project
Est. 5minThe National Commission for Public Debate (CNCP) published its conclusions on Monday 30 September about the opening of the largest lithium mine project in France, after five months of public debate.
Barnier praises nuclear power, casts shadow on wind in National Assembly speech
Est. 4minFrench Prime Minister Michel Barnier presented his energy and climate programme to MPs in the National Assembly on Tuesday (1 October), with commentators concerned he announced impact assessments for renewables, not nuclear.
Creating a Single European Rail Area – we have the vision, now it’s about implementation, says Travaini
Est. 8minInnoTrans 2024, Europe’s leading trade fair for transport technology, was held in Berlin at the end of September. Euractiv spoke with Giorgio Travaini, Executive Director of EU-Rail, about his goal of creating a Single European Rail Area.
Indonesia urges EU to rethink deforestation rules impacting farmers
Est. 6minIndonesia is seeking to ensure European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) does not penalise its smallholder farmers, whose livelihoods depend on exports to Europe.
European Algae Biomass president sees expansion of algae products in daily life, calls for improved EU algae market
Est. 6minDriven by a vision to advance Europe’s algae sector, Carlos Unamunzaga, President of the European Algae Biomass Association, spoke with Euractiv’s Fiona Alston about his plans to raise the profile of algae in the public eye.
Indonesia concerned EU’s new deforestation rules will hurt millions of smallholders
Est. 6minThe European Union's Deforestation Regulation will impact Indonesia significantly. Musdalifah Machmud, Deputy Minister for Food and Agribusiness, Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, Republic of Indonesia, spoke with Euractiv about his concerns.
Berlin’s clean industry wish-list: Kick nuclear out of EU financing
Est. 3minLaying out key priorities for the EU's upcoming Clean Industrial Deal, German Economy State Secretary Sven Giegold on Monday (30 September) wants the Commission to prioritise renewable energy, taking a tough line on nuclear power and France’s targets.
Forestry ambition needed to combat climate stress, wildfires
Est. 2minAround 40 per cent of Europe is covered by forests. The EU has pledged to plant three billion additional trees throughout its territories and become the first climate-neutral continent in its biodiversity strategy for 2030. But forest fires and consumer demand are challenging forestry optimism.
Technology driving European rail innovation to sustainable destination
Est. 1minThe world’s largest trade fair focused on transport technology, InnoTrans 2024, took place, from 24-27 September. The railway sector focused on how technology can contribute significantly to the achievement of the European Green Deal.
Negotiators inch closer on global price for shipping emissions
Est. 4minThe last meetings before the final adoption of an universal carbon pricing scheme for ships are kickstarting this week in London under the International Maritime Organization.
Sustainable fuels lobby: Split the Energy Taxation Directive
Est. 4min"The ETD should be split to finalize parts of the negotiation and focus on updating the existing ETD without including more sectors", EU e-fuels lobbyists said on a letter from the E-fuel lobbying seen by Euractiv on Wednesday 25 September.
The Brief – CO2 rules for cars: Make or break for the EU’s climate credibility
Est. 7minIf the EU gives in to calls from carmakers to delay its 2025 CO2 emissions limits, because of the poor state of the automotive industry, it will risk setting a precedent that could undermine the heart of its climate policy.
Six principles for the new European Commission to follow
Est. 5minEU needs a “visible hand” to achieve climate neutrality by turning knowledge into jobs
China’s electric vehicles: Is the US overreacting, or the EU underreacting?
Est. 4minThe EU is increasingly caught in the middle between the US and China’s trade wars, and needs to pick a side
EU, allies look to strengthen Russian oil price cap, EU Commission says
Est. 2minThe European Union and 12 partner countries have met in Brussels to discuss the effectiveness of Western sanctions on Russia and ways to strengthen the G7 price cap on Russian oil, the EU Commission said on Tuesday.
Heat pump sales plummet, nuclear re-evaluates incoming EU Commission, Energy Charter Treaty crusade continues
Est. 12minEuractiv’s Green Brief brings you a roundup of energy and environment news of the week from across Europe.
Digital technologies can propel Europe through its sustainable industrial transformation
Est. 5minFor 177 years, Siemens has been creating technologies to transform the everyday, for everyone. Inspired by this mission, Siemens is passionately committed to being a vital force that can turn the challenges Europe is facing into opportunities – by leveraging and accelerating the green and digital transition to foster EU competitiveness.
47% drop in heat pump sales: new industry boss says European demand is key
Est. 5minAmid a collapse of European heat pump sales, the new chief lobbyist for the industry says he wants to focus on making them more attractive to allow manufacturers to stand up to their competitors from abroad.
Nuclear supporters focus on positives of new EU Commission
Est. 4minThe nuclear industry's initial fears over the nomination of nuclear sceptics Teresa Ribera and Dan Jørgensen to key posts within the next European Commission have started to fade, with the industry now focusing on the positives.
Opponents of controversial energy investment treaty to go after old agreements
Est. 4minHaving pushed the EU out of the controversial Energy Charter Treaty (ECT), pressure groups and MEPs are now aiming for the legacy of over 1,000 bilateral investment agreements signed over decades.