Biofuels need to be diverted and power ramped up to decarbonise EU aviation, says think tank
Diverting biofuel production from road transport to the aviation sector could help it reach its decarbonisation targets, while a massive ramp up of renewable and additional electricity production will be needed to meet the 2050 goals, according to a report by a German climate think tank.
Read MoreFEATURE: Lack of clarity on penalties casts doubt over efficacy of CORSIA carbon offsetting scheme
A lack of clarity on how the CORSIA penalty system will work, and the fact only a handful of countries have started transposing the UN’s international aviation offsetting scheme into their national laws, raises doubts over how the mechanism will be enforced.
Read MoreNew shipping decarbonisation options emerge with clean fuels in short supply -insurer
Fossil fuel consuming ships paired with carbon capture, nuclear propulsion, and hydrogen-powered fuel cells are emerging as a new decarbonisation option due to the scarcity of low-carbon fuels, according to a global shipping insurer’s decarbonisation outlook.
Read MoreEuropean Commission taken to court again by NGOs over green finance labels
Another coalition of NGOs are taking the EU Commission to court over the decision to include fossil fuel planes and ships in the bloc’s sustainable finance legislation, a day after non-profits said they are suing the EU over its weak 2030 emissions reduction target.
Read MoreGermany ups decarbonisation subsidies despite budget woes
All building owners in Germany will soon be able to apply for subsidies to decarbonise their heating system, the economy ministry announced on Tuesday, in a move that may help the country better prepare for the introduction of the EU-wide heating and transport Emission Trading System (ETS2).
Read MoreWorld’s first green ammonia plant opens in Denmark
A first-of-its-kind green ammonia plant that will take advantage of power fluctuations from wind and solar power was opened on Tuesday by a trio of Danish clean tech companies, with a view to decarbonise shipping, fertilisers and heavy industry.
Read MoreExperts recommend how to “responsibly” integrate carbon removal in EU 2040 climate policy
Climate policy experts have shared their key recommendations on how to implement carbon removal (CDR) technologies within the EU’s 2040 climate target, based on findings from a four-year project funded by the European Commission.
Read MoreOil demand from shipping sector to peak by mid-2020s -consultancy
Demand for fuel oil from the maritime sector is expected to peak by the mid-2020s, displaced in large part by LNG and increasingly efficient ships, according to a global energy consultancy.
Read MoreEmissions cap should be maintained if carbon removals included in UK ETS, say consultation respondents
Industry and NGOs backed the UK government’s proposal to maintain the gross emissions cap if greenhouse gas removals (GGRs) are included in the UK ETS, and argued their inclusion could incentivise their uptake but additional support will still be needed, according to responses to a government consultation.
Read MoreGermany shrinks funding for climate in its draft budget
Germany’s coalition government has agreed a diminished draft budget for its national climate and energy transition fund for 2025, and attracted criticism for optimistic assumptions about emissions trading revenue.
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