Environmental policies
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EU wants “unabated” fossil phase out at Cop28 in Dubai
Yesterday, the EU’s 27 environment ministers agreed on a common negotiating position ahead of the December climate summit. A global…
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The climate crisis is an “existential” threat: the World Bank’s new mandate
The establishment of Bretton Woods during last week’s annual plenary formally extended its mandate to include other major global crises…
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EU has approved of all the provisions of the package Fit for 55
Von der Leyen: "The European Green Deal is bringing the change we need to reduce CO2 emissions". Today the Council…
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Uncertain winter freezes Germany’s farewell to coal again
The German government has extended the standby of some lignite plants until March 2024 to maintain a reserve capacity during…
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Nuclear power puts in difficulty the reform of the European electricity market
Tensions between France and Germany on State aid to the national electricity park increase, and reaching a compromise on the…
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Holland closes Groningen, the Europe’s largest gas field
The total stop will be in 2024, only 11 wells remain operational (sustainabilityenvironment.com) – Europe’s largest gas field (and one…
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England introduces ban on disposable plastic
Announced in January, comes into force the ban on disposable plastic was put by the government. Companies must change or…
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Working in photovoltaics: 800,000 employed in 2023, 1mln in 2025
The latest solar employment report from solarpower Europe reveals that the photovoltaic workforce has grown by 39% in a year.…
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Reducing emissions, India will put a roof on petrochemical, steel, cement and paper
This is informally announced by government officials at the Reuters Agency. The targets should be unveiled in December and come…
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Stop Endothermic cars 2035: e-fuel will only be 100% carbon neutral
In the draft new measure, rewritten on pressure from Germany to make room for electric fuels, the Commission clarifies that…
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