Energy & Environment
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RED II: Time’s running out to save european biofuels
As the discussions between the European Parliament and the Council continue on the recast of the Renewable Energy Directive, the European Oilseed Alliance (EOA) calls on policymakers to support European rapeseed producers and acknowledge the role of the EU biofuels sector in the decarbonisation of road transport and the coproduction of proteins for animal feed.Special ReportPromoted content
Polish power sector supports electrification of transport
Electrification of transport will bring a broad range of benefits. Cleaner air (especially in densely populated areas), better urban transport, safer and quieter vehicles and lower oil imports. That is why the Polish power sector supports electrification of the sector.Special ReportPromoted content
How to meet Europe’s growing gas import demand
As Europe’s domestic production of natural gas is steadily declining and demand is projected to remain stable, import requirements will rise in the coming decades. There are only two options to meet the increasing demand for gas imports – pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG).Promoted content
The challenges of the petroleum sector
How can the refining sector contribute to the reduction of transport greenhouse gas emissions and the improvement of air quality?
Offshore drilling and environmental protection
In early offshore oil and gas activity, drilling wastes were generally discharged from the platforms directly to the sea. Until several decades ago, the seas and oceans were considered as limitless dumping grounds. Today apart from regulatory control, companies adopt voluntary measures to minimise the industry's impact on environment.Promoted content
Mineral wool can play a significant role in designing sustainable buildings
The positive contribution of mineral wool insulation to the different pillars of sustainability is shown in the infographic.Promoted content
Renewable energy is too valuable to be wasted – we must preserve Energy Efficiency First
Renewables have an essential role to play in meeting our greenhouse gas emissions reduction target but their use needs to be built upon tapping the full energy efficiency potential of buildings. #EPBD #energyefficiencyfirstPromoted content
We need an Indoor Air Quality Performance Certificate
Poor indoor air quality causes respiratory distress and leads to chronic illness such as asthma, allergy and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Energy and climate scenarios 2050
The EU has set a long-term goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80-95% by 2050. But getting there will be a huge challenge that will require a transformation of our energy system.Promoted content
Not seeing the construction revolution? That’s a good thing. Find out why!
You may know silicones as the material of your favourite kitchenware or your swimming cap. But did you know silicones play a key role in many aspects of construction?Promoted content
Windows of energy efficiency opportunities
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LPG: Powering your Life.
LPG is all around you! There are more applications using LPG than you can imagine. Discover more about this clean, flexible and efficient source of energy.Promoted content
Waste no water – The essential role of nickel
Water is a fundamental human need. By 2025, the World Bank has estimated that water demand will exceed supply by 40% as the world’s growing population requires more water.Promoted content
Nickel recycling
Recycling nickel is an important factor in nickel life-cycle and an important contributor to global sustainability.Promoted content
European cold spell: Gas system delivers warmth and comfort
The flexibility of our gas infrastructure ensures that European citizens can rely on warm houses and undisturbed energy supplies, even when temperatures drop, as they have recently.Promoted content
Measuring emission performance of Autogas cars
Autogas vehicles bring significant reductions in NOx and particles emissions when compared to equivalent diesel and gasoline models respectively.
How much money goes into Europe’s universities?
Almost a decade has passed since the financial crisis broke out, but universities across Europe are still feeling the pinch.Promoted content
Why is a thriving energy renovation market essential to drive the EU economy?
And what is needed to boost the energy renovation market?Promoted content
What impact has Germany’s ‘Energiewende’ had on infrastructure and the labour market?
The sharp increase in the use of renewables like solar and wind has provided more flexibility to the German electricity market.
Curbing CO2 emissions from trucks
Unlike for cars, there is currently no binding EU-wide cap on CO2 emissions from trucks. But the European Commission is considering introducing one in the coming years.Promoted content
INFOGRAPHIC: Can Germany’s Energiewende ensure supply security?
Boosting renewable energies and using existing sources more efficiently are the two main pillar of the German energy transition, better known as Energiewende. Both pillars contribute to the goal of lowering the dependence on energy imports.
5 differences in corporates & federations communication
In April 2016, EURACTIV circulated a survey among EU affairs experts working in corporations and federations in Brussels, trying to examine the different roles these entities play in “the Bubble”, the synergies between them, but also what sets them apart in their approach to raise awareness of various policy aspects.Promoted content
INFOGRAPHIC: Reforming the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
Four essential priorities to put Europe back on the energy-efficiency track.