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Energy, Environment
EU environment ministers prepare for troubled global negotiations on plastics
Est. 3minThe EU may have to compromise its high-ambition stance to seal a deal in final negotiations on plastics.
Sustainability advocates, unions pin hopes on reform of EU public procurement rules
Est. 6minThe European Commision's recently announced plans to revise EU public procurement rules should ensure social and environmental criteria that are actually entrenched into law, trade unions and sustainability advocates said.
Post-fire forest regeneration prevented by vicious cycle of rising temperatures, wildfires
Est. 4minLonger and larger forest fires are contributing to land surface warming, a major new study reveals. Summer 2024, marked by deadly wildfire episodes, was officially Europe’s warmest on record, and it’s getting worse.
Innovate and maximise forest potential to fight food and climate challenges, says FAO
Est. 5minInnovation is essential for maximising the potential of forests and addressing global challenges, while paving the way towards a sustainable future for the forestry sector, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations.
Commission’s forest monitoring proposals met with little enthusiasm, but states see potential
Est. 5minForest monitoring proposals by the European Commission have been received as having ‘potential but requiring significant improvements. Concerns are mounting about administrative burdens, confidentiality and costs.
EU close to finalising low-carbon hydrogen definition
Est. 3minThe European Commission is now close to finalising the long-awaited EU definition of low-carbon hydrogen after announcing a final four-month public consultation on Friday (27 September).
Climate change fallout: Champagne producer inaugurates vineyard in England
Est. 4minFar from its native Champagne, prestigious French wine house Taittinger on Thursday inaugurated its new vineyard in south-east England, where climate change is making it increasingly easy to grow grapes.
Stakeholders differ on whether to promote or drop Breton’s ‘Nuclear Act’
Est. 4minNuclear defenders are split on whether to call for a dedicated EU regulation for nuclear energy, as proposed by former Internal Markets Commissioner Thierry Breton.
Stumped! EU industries ‘gravely concerned’ over deforestation rules
Est. 4minTwenty-eight organisations representing EU primary producers and industries have urged a delay in the application of the EU's Deforestation Regulation. The European Commission does not intend to postpone implementation.
Baltic offshore wind plans advancing despite supply chain, grid connection challenges
Est. 5minPlans to develop offshore wind in the Baltic Sea promise much-needed developments as the region strives to strengthen its energy security. This is despite long permitting procedures, supply chain constraints and grid connection bottlenecks.
Scholz increases pressure on Commission to delay deforestation law
Est. 5minGermany’s Olaf Scholz is the latest high-profile official and the first head of government to call on the European Union to postpone the European Union Deforestation Regulation. He said the regulation must be practicable.
As COP29 nears, Azerbaijani authorities target peace activists and independent voices
Est. 5minAs Azerbaijan gears up to host COP29 in November 2024, Azerbaijan authorities continue to intensify the crackdown on civil society has intensified, with the latest arrest in August making waves both domestically and internationally.
Tusk joins ‘Visegrad Four’ in attack on Nord Stream 2
Est. 5minThe ‘Visegrad Four’ countries (Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary) found a powerful ally at the EU summit which ended today (18 December) in the person of Council President Donald Tusk, who repeated most of their arguments against the Germany-favoured project.
Coal’s golden era over, says IEA
Est. 4minGlobal growth in coal demand ground to a halt last year for the first time in two decades, but India and Southeast Asian countries are keeping the dirty power burning despite calls to switch to cleaner energy, the IEA said on Friday (18 December)
EU leaders silent on growing risk of an ISIS chemical attack
Est. 5minPlans to address the risk of a terrorist attack with non-conventional weapons are not part of the EU summit on 17-18 December, despite the growing risk of a such an attack by ISIS on European soil, according to analysts and EU institutions.
Borissov: I told Merkel Bulgaria plans pipeline similar to Nord Stream 2
Est. 3minJust before the start of the two-day EU summit today (17 December) Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov revealed his country too had plans to bring Russian gas to its borders - just like Germany, which plans an expansion of the Nord Stream pipeline.
Parliament establishes committee of inquiry into Dieselgate scandal
Est. 4minThe European Parliament voted Thursday (17 December) to launch a committee of inquiry into the Volkswagen emissions scandal, with a mandate to investigate the failures of the European Commission and member states to enforce EU legislation.
Commission silent over Greece’s distorted energy market
Est. 3minThe European Commission has kept its distance from a loss-making state-owned enterprise that has derailed energy competition in Greece.
Food safety agency says foodborne diseases on the rise in the EU
Est. 2minThe EU is experiencing more cases of listeriosis, salmonellosis and campylobacteriosis, which are diseases transmitted directly or indirectly from animals, according to a new report published today (17 December).
Jaguar to enter world of electric motorsport
Est. 4minJaguar has announced that it will contest the next season of Formula E, as the race to develop more efficient and affordable electric cars gears up.
EU law ‘woefully inadequate’ for GM insects, Lords say
Est. 3minBritain should challenge "woefully inadequate" European regulations and launch field trials of genetically modified insects designed to wipe out disease-carrying bugs that harm crops and people, lawmakers said on Thursday (16 December).
‘Significant behaviour shifts’ needed to cut transport emissions
Est. 3minReaching the European emissions reduction targets will require citizens to change their driving habits and embrace alternative modes of transport, according to a new report by the EAA. Our partner Journal de l'Environnement reports.
VW may have used EU funds illegally
Est. 2minThe European Commission's anti-corruption division has opened proceedings against Volkswagen. The company could have used EU funding for illegal research. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Bristol pledge to become carbon neutral by 2050
Est. 4minAmidst the clamour of the success achieved at the Paris summit, the European Green Capital city of Bristol has made a bold pledge to accelerate its already-ambitious climate targets and pursue complete carbon neutrality by 2050. EURACTIV's partner edie.net reports.