EU opens €1.1 bln funding round to decarbonise transport links
The European Commission has launched a €1.1 billion funding round to upgrade rail, waterway and other low-carbon transport infrastructure across the EU, Ukraine and Moldova under the EU’s 2026 Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Transport calls.
Read MoreFEATURE: Corporates excited about new SBTi climate standard’s nod to market instruments
Companies are “excited about finally having clarity” on using market instruments to show progress towards their climate targets under the newly released Science Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi) Corporate Net-Zero Standard, say consultancies referring to the standard’s “incredible ripple effect”.
Read MoreOPEC sees no peak in oil demand amid energy security concerns
OPEC sees “no peak oil demand” coming soon as governments around the world rethink climate and energy policies given recent concerns, according to its latest long-term outlook which claims crude will retain the largest share of the global energy mix through to 2050.
Read MoreNortheast, West Coast states set EV policy foundation despite US federal backtrack -report
California and Massachusetts are best incentivising consumers to transition to EVs amid policy rollbacks from the Trump administration, according to a new report.
Read MoreTop EU Parliament group seeks “breathing space” for industry in upcoming EU carbon market reform -media
The European Parliament’s largest political group is weighing changes to the EU carbon market aimed at shielding industry and limiting price volatility, according to a draft internal document seen by Bloomberg.
Read MoreEU lawmakers clash over pace and price of upcoming Electrification Action Plan
European lawmakers on Wednesday exposed deep divisions over the European Commission’s upcoming Electrification Action Plan, clashing over the pace of the rollout, how to pay for it, and which technologies should count as clean.
Read MoreEU emissions fall 17% since 2015 as economy continues to grow
Greenhouse gas emissions across the EU have fallen by more than 17% over the past decade, even as the bloc’s economy expanded, according to fresh data released by Eurostat.
Read MoreAustralian state seeking feedback on net-zero opportunities, barriers
The New South Wales Net Zero Commission (NZC) has issued a call for evidence to better understand the opportunities and barriers to decarbonisation in the state.
Read MoreSB64: FEATURE – SIDS say mitigation finance, Article 6 must move from ambition to implementation at Bonn
Small island developing states (SIDS) want the Bonn climate talks to move mitigation finance and Article 6 support beyond discussions and towards practical access to concessional capital, project preparation support, and implementation pathways needed to meet finance-dependent climate targets, experts told Carbon Pulse.
Read MoreTrump administration asks court to dismiss lawsuit over AI power supply dispute
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has asked a federal court to intervene in and dismiss a Clean Air Act (CAA) citizen suit against xAI, arguing that the case threatens AI, energy, and national security interests and that federal enforcers can block private actions they choose not to pursue.
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