France opens final consultation on 2050 carbon neutrality roadmap, targets summer adoption
France has opened the final public consultation on the third version of its national low-carbon strategy (SNBC 3), giving stakeholders one month to comment before the climate roadmap is adopted by decree this summer.
Read MoreSB64: COP31 Presidency unveils global electrification target to accelerate clean energy transition
The incoming presidency of COP31 has proposed a global target to increase the share of energy demand met by electricity to 35% by 2035, positioning electrification as a cornerstone of efforts to reduce emissions and accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels.
Read MoreStrong ETS “indispensable” for Europe, says banking federation
A strong and predictable EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) is essential to achieve Europe’s climate targets and support investment, the European Banking Federation (EBF) said in a public statement Tuesday.
Read MoreSB64: BRIEFING – Parties sidestep conflict as implementation concerns prevail
Day one of the Bonn intersessional (SB64) UN climate summit saw parties avoid major disputes over the agenda and resist the urge to reopen old negotiations, refocusing on implementation – though the COP31 co-presidents appeared to skate around transition away from fossil fuels.
Read MoreFEATURE: Dimming the sun could soon be a topic for COP, but experts urge caution amid “rogue implementation” risks
Dimming the sun could soon move from theoretical science into mainstream political debate as the world seeks to combat the expected overshooting of the Paris Agreement’s 1.5C warming goal – but the risks of rollout remain significant due to unintended consequences or misuse of the technology, experts say.
Read MoreUS DOE selects West Virginia coal and CCS project for $18.5 mln grant
A planned coal-fired power and carbon capture (CCUS) project in West Virginia has been selected for up to $18.5 million in US DOE funding to support early-stage development.
Read MoreMexico still debating key ETS design elements ahead of operational launch -official
Mexican authorities are still negotiating core elements of the country’s emissions trading system (ETS) ahead of the envisioned start of its operational phase, an official told attendees at the Latin America Climate Summit (LACS) recently.
Read MoreBrussels clears Italy’s €23 bln renewables expansion plan
The European Commission has approved an Italian scheme to spend €23 billion to increase the country’s renewables capacity by 50%, under state aid rules.
Read MoreUK govt presents planning law for first fusion power plants
The UK government is proposing a new planning policy for cutting-edge fusion power generation, which it says will help the sector move from research to commercial take-off.Â
Read MoreEU countries reject national EV targets for corporate car fleets
A majority of EU member states have rejected a European Commission proposal to set binding national targets for zero-emission vehicles in corporate fleets, instead signalling support for non-binding “guidelines” at a meeting of EU transport ministers on Monday in Luxembourg.
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