Calls grow louder for ‘new industrial deal’ to drive EU climate agenda
Industry associations in the cement, steel, chemicals and wind energy sector have joined forces to call for “a new industrial deal” to drive Europe’s transition to climate neutrality while securing jobs in the manufacturing sector.
Read MoreEU countries reach common stance on green corporate claims
The EU’s 27 environment ministers reached a common position on the EU’s Green Claims Directive on Monday, introducing a new definition for climate-related claims that distinguishes between “contributions” to greenhouse gas reduction efforts and those relying on carbon “offsets” such as reforestation projects.
Read MoreEU scientific advisors tell newly-elected Parliament to stay the course on climate
While political priorities may shift following the 2024 European elections, the science remains clear: Europe must maintain momentum towards achieving its climate objectives, the EU’s scientific advisors said in a note to newly-elected MEPs on Monday.
Read MoreGreens offer backing for ‘industrial deal’ as ticket to join EU Parliament majority
The weakened European Green Party has offered to join a coalition led by outgoing European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, saying they are ready to back an “industrial Green Deal” in exchange, following last weekend’s elections.
Read MoreFar-right surge in German coal region ‘concerns us a lot’, state chief says
The European Green Deal looks likely to have survived the EU elections last weekend, but the far-right’s surge in Germany’s coal regions gives reasons for concern, with trade unions warning about a “corrosive cocktail” threatening climate policy in the long term.
Read MoreChemical industry urges faster green transition after EU elections
The chemical industry is calling for faster implementation of the European Green Deal after the 2024 EU Parliament elections, saying cheap and abundant renewable electricity will be the cornerstone of the industry’s ability to compete on the global stage in the 2030s.
Read MoreCoal power hits all-time low in Poland and Greece, new data shows
Electricity generation from coal fell to record lows in Poland and Greece, according to data released on Monday, as both countries ramped up renewable power generation to meet climate goals.
Read MoreBRIEFING: What to expect on climate policy after the European elections
The European Parliament has a politically charged agenda for the next five years as the EU prepares to adopt its 2040 climate goal, implement its controversial CO2 border tax, and deal with the social consequences of extending carbon pricing to road transport and heating fuels, among other climate policy objectives.
Read MoreEU ELECTIONS: Parliament lurches to the right as 2019 ‘Green wave’ recedes
The European Parliament elections delivered their verdict on Sunday evening, with hardline conservatives and the far-right making gains as expected, leaving the Greens and nationalist groups as potential kingmakers during open-ended talks opening now to form a new EU executive.
Read MoreSolar PV, China dominate IEA’s 2024 energy investment report
Investments in clean energy are surging globally to reach almost double the amount going to fossil fuels in 2024, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) latest annual investment report, with solar PV surpassing all other energy sources combined.
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