Investment treaties undermine global energy transition -report
International treaties aiming to protect investments in fossil fuel assets are already undermining international efforts to achieve net zero, according to a report published on Wednesday.
Read MoreAirlines divided over international flights exemption from EU ETS reporting obligations
Most European airlines and aviation groups are convinced that an exemption from mandatory reporting of greenhouse gases for international flights can smooth the implementation of the EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), although others are asking for stricter controls, just a few months before draft EU rules come into force.
Read MoreAzerbaijan fails to report growing methane emissions from oil and gas flaring, NGO finds
Methane emissions in COP29 host country Azerbaijan have surged in recent years, following a period of no data reported by the country, according to an investigation by the NGO Global Witness published on Monday.
Read MoreEU approves Dutch state aid for green hydrogen programmes worth over €1 bln
The European Commission has approved two Dutch state aid schemes supporting the production of renewable hydrogen, for more than €1 billion in total, it announced on Monday.
Read MoreFrench startup set to be first in Europe to sell cultivated meat
A French food startup submitted an application to the European Commission for what would be the first ever sale of cultivated meat in the 27-country bloc.
Read MorePlenty of room available for renewables in Europe, campaigners say
A massive expansion of solar and wind energy to meet EU climate goals does not require Europe to compromise on food production or nature protection goals, campaigners said on Wednesday.
Read MoreAustria and Netherlands seek to widen their ETS2 scope
Austria and the Netherlands are trying to expand the scope of the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) by including agricultural activities and additional means of transport under the upcoming ETS2.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Key EU Parliament lawmakers to watch on climate policy
European Parliament committees held their first constitutive meetings on Tuesday, focusing on the election of chairs and vice-chairs for a two-and-a-half year mandate.
Read MoreAnti-greenwashing rules should drive EU sustainable finance growth -report
The European Union will need to maintain its position as a global leader in sustainable finance, driven by high consumer demand and a set of regulations against greenwashing that are due to improve next year, according to research published last week.
Read MorePREVIEW: Von der Leyen’s EU Commission bid seen hanging on Greens’ backing
The newly elected European Parliament is holding its first plenary session in Strasbourg next week, with a potential majority for Commission President-designate Ursula von der Leyen seemingly hanging on the future of climate policies, as she needs backing from the Greens to secure a second term.
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