Policy and Affairs
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No REACH and trip to Farm to Fork: the European Green Deal loses the pieces
The EU Commission’s work programme for 2024 leaves out the last, important pieces of the Green Deal. Before the June…
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China is holding back graphite exports. What now?
Beijing continues to make its weight felt on the global supply chains of critical materials. From 1st December constraints to…
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EU heavy vehicle emissions, Council holds -90% by 2040
The Council approved its negotiating position on measures to cut emissions from new heavy goods vehicles. The horizon of -90%…
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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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