CO2 emissions

Europe News

EU ministers break deadlock on CO2 emission reduction by 2040

After months of political impasse, the revision of the EU's climate law was backed with significant flexibilities for member states to hit the 90% emissions reduction by 2040. Now the European Parliament needs to have a say on the bloc's climate target.

05/11/2025

Europe News

EU countries split over polluting credits in Green Deal pushback

Negotiations for pollution credits in 2040 climate neutrality goal could further water down the EU’s Green Deal in favor of European industry. A formal decision by environment ministers is due November 4.

31/10/2025

World News

EU auto summit: No matter what, the future of cars is electric

The meeting between the President of the EU Commission and top representatives of the automotive industry was highly anticipated. Brussels stood firm by its CO2 targets until 2035.

12/09/2025

Europe News

The European Green Deal and the car industry - a fight to the death?

Carmakers have been at odds with the EU’s pledge to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 since the European Green Deal was unveiled by the European Commission almost six years ago, arguing that climate ambitions would destroy the sector’s competitiveness.

10/09/2025

Europe News

Delay to EU's 2040 climate goals ‘a mistake’, Ribera answers Macron

European Commission Executive Vice President Teresa Ribera was quizzed on Euronews' Europe Today morning show and asked for reaction to French President Emmanuel Macron's call to delay the Commission's 2040 climate targets.

27/06/2025

EuroVerify

No, the EU is not banning CO2 in drinks

Some claim that the European Commission is doing away with carbonated drinks as part of its "Fit for 55" climate programme.

20/06/2025

Tech News

Multi-million pilot project leads Uzbekistan's digital transformation

A new generation of data centres is emerging – designed not just to handle the demands of AI, but to do it sustainably. And one of the boldest experiments is unfolding in an unexpected place: Uzbekistan.

12/06/2025

wellbeing

Want to live a long and happy life? Try trusting others, study says

People who tend to trust each other and institutions report higher levels of well-being, a new study has found.

12/06/2025

The Big Question

The Big Question: How can we cut house prices and keep using concrete?

Paebbl’s technology could transform the construction industry and reduce concrete emissions by up to 70%.

26/05/2025

Green News

Two key reasons French men have 26% higher carbon footprint than women

Food and transport account for half of the average French person’s carbon footprint.

14/05/2025

Green News

Oil and gas giants caused €25 trillion in climate damage, study says

Experts believe the research could help bolster climate laws and make polluters pay for their role in global warming.

24/04/2025

The Big Question

Europeans buy 42 pieces of apparel yearly: How much of it is wasted?

Cascale CEO Colin Browne emphasises the importance of the textile and fashion industry working together, through brands, manufacturers and retailers, to address climate change.

07/04/2025

Eco-Innovation

EVs will save Europe 8 coal power plants worth of emissions this year

One in five new cars sold in the EU this year will have zero tailpipe emissions. How did we get here?

20/03/2025

Business

The EU’s plan to save the ailing European car industry

In a new action plan to boost Europe's car industry, the European Commission pledged to support EV battery manufacturing, one of five flagship initiatives. Brussels also gave more flexibility for meeting this year’s CO₂ targets.

05/03/2025

Europe in Motion

Greenhouse emissions: Which countries reported the biggest decreases?

EU greenhouse gas emissions fell between Q3 2023 and Q3 2024, mostly due to reductions in the electricity and gas supply chain.

24/02/2025

Radio Schuman

Can European carmakers go green without going bust?

Later today, EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra will host a second meeting on the crisis in Europe’s car industry, driven in part by strict new limits on carbon emissions for new cars.

12/02/2025

Green News

Will Trump’s new tariff curb climate-damaging fast fashion?

Fast fashion is responsible for about 10 per cent of global carbon emissions - more than all international flights and maritime shipping combined.

08/02/2025

Europe News

Auto lobby renews plea for leniency over failure to meet CO2 standards

European auto industry’s new lobbyist-in-chief says carmakers have no chance of complying with EU environmental law this year, and renews call for emergency relief from impending fines that could run to billions of euros.

16/01/2025

Europe News

EPP demands ‘urgent’ action as car makers lag on electrification

This week has seen a ratcheting up of pressure from the political right and car industry, which want the EU to ease regulations designed to cut emissions and promote a switch to electric vehicles.

11/12/2024

Mobility

Pope Francis goes electric with first eco-friendly 'Popemobile'

The Pope will use the electric Mercedes G-Class to greet crowds during General Audiences and other official ceremonies.

05/12/2024