EU agrees 14th package of Russia sanctions and targets LNG for first time
The European Union slapped a new series of economic sanctions on Russia - for the 14th time.
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EU electric car sales drop in May as German demand slumps, industry says
Sales of new battery-electric cars in the European Union dropped 12 per cent in May from a year earlier, led by a 30 per cent plunge in Germany, data from Europe's…
Brussels greenlights citizen carbon limit petition
The European Commission has approved a citizens' initiative that would legally limit an individual's yearly carbon emissions.
Brussels retreats: Long-haul flights set to be exempt from emissions monitoring
The European Commission has drafted plans to drop long-haul flights from CO2 emissions-monitoring rules.
Voters realise Green movement is nothing but an apocalyptic cult
In 2005, an American evangelist called Harold Camping made a startling prediction: the world was going to end on May 21st, 2011.
China ‘undermining green transition with unfair EV subsidies’
China is "undermining" Europe's "green transition" with its "unfair" use of subsidies for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, the European Commission has claimed.
Ukraine Recovery Conference to focus on ‘green recovery and gender mainstreaming’
European and wider Western Ukraine allies are thinking about the country's progressive future as it fights for survival against Russia.
Germany set to miss 2030 climate goals, report finds
Germany will not be able to meet its emission reduction target by the end of the decade, a panel of government climate advisers has warned.
Eurocrats spooked as private industry shuns ‘green’ hydrogen
A cornerstone of Brussels’ Green Deal, the European Commission warned on June 3 that not enough industry players appeared to be getting on board with the new technology.
Von der Leyen must kill Green Deal to remain EC chief, farmers’ party warns
Sander Smit, who leads the European faction of BBB, said he wanted to see "a fundamental change of direction" in the European Union.
Siemens ‘may cut thousands of jobs in wind division’ as losses stack up
Siemens Energy could cut up more than 4,000 jobs across Europe as falling demand and other economic problems take their toll on the wind industry.
German chemicals giant BASF to shut plants at home while investing billions in China
German multinational BASF is sparking a heated debate about degrowth and deindustrialisation.
Rule of the gods: cut access to energy, cut prosperity
In the end, Zeus was right. When he punished Prometheus for giving fire to humanity, the old Greek god must have known that their days are now numbered.
Belgium will miss net zero targets, energy to remain expensive
The Belgian Federal Planning Bureau concluded that the planned emissions reduction of 47 per cent by 2030 will not be achieved.
Russian exploration vessels ‘discover the world’s largest oil reserves’ in Antarctica
Reports from Russian exploration vessels suggest vast amounts of oil and gas have been discovered in Antarctica, partly in areas claimed by the UK and Argentina.
Dutch grid operator warns of future energy shortages, price hikes
The Netherlands will not have enough electricity to be powered 24/7 from about 2032, with the country's national grid operator warning of future shortages and price…
EC hopeful Ribera attacks von der Leyen for ‘climate mistakes’
Teresa Ribera, Spain's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for the Ecological Transition, has attacked European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for committing…
Journalists barred from Polish Parliament over ‘anti-Green Deal’ T-shirts
Two journalists were refused entry to the Polish Parliament for wearing T-shirts emblazoned with the slogan “Down with the Green Deal” amid protests in Warsaw…
‘Choose France’ investment push bags record €15 billion in pledges
France won a record €15 billion in foreign investment pledges on Monday, allowing President Emmanuel Macron to bask in the limelight with global CEOs and forget…
Belgian Green minister set to sue coalition partner for alleged defamation
Belgian energy minister Tinne Van der Straeten, of the Green Party, says she will file a lawsuit for alleged defamation against Georges-Louis Bouchez, the President…
Brussels Agriculture Commissioner says farmers’ protests triggered reform of CAP
European Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski acknowledged this week that demonstrating farmers changed his perception of the Common Agricultural Policy…
Russia intensifies Ukraine energy infrastructure strikes
Russian missiles and drones struck nearly a dozen Ukrainian critical infrastructure facilities in a major airstrike early on May 7, causing serious damage at three…
Germany declares broken wind turbines to be listed buildings
Two broken wind turbines in Schünow (Brandenburg), Germany, that have been standing idle for several years, are to be listed as protected structures.
Bunch of 15-year-olds trounce German foreign minister and teammates
Germany's “green” foreign minister has been reportedly handed a significant sporting loss by a bunch of 15-year-olds.
EU ‘wealth tax’ to finance climate change?
The European Union must impose a wealth tax to finance climate transition - the move to a low-carbon, more resource-efficient and sustainable economy - says Paul…
Italy ‘aims to return to nuclear power by end of current legislative term’
Italy's Minister of the Environment and Energy Security Gilberto Pichetto has indicated Rome's readiness to reconsider nuclear energy
Gazprom plunges to first annual loss in 20 years as trade with Europe hit
Kremlin-owned gas giant Gazprom said on Thursday, May 2 it plunged to a net loss of 629 billion roubles ($6.
Major airlines under investigation for ‘greenwashing’
The probe aims to determine the veracity of claims made by airlines regarding their efforts to reduce aircraft CO2 emissions through measures such as carbon offsetting…
Stand by for the EU fixed lids Directive!
What some regard as overzealous European Union regulation risks casting a cloud over citizens’ summertime plans to relax with a refreshing drink or two.
G7: 2035 could be end date for coal-fired power plants
Energy ministers from the Group of Seven wealthy countries meeting in Italy are discussing setting a common target date of 2035 to shut down their coal-powered power…