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Europe faces race to refill gas storage as LNG cargoes flow to Asia
After spending much of the past two years rebuilding its gas security following the loss of Russian pipeline supplies, Europe is again facing high natural gas prices due to volatility in global markets linked to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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EU-backed electricity link to Cyprus stalls amid regional tensions
The nearly €2 billion Great Sea Interconnector subsea cable would connect Cyprus to the EU's electricity system and end Nicosia's energy isolation. However, Turkey's maritime ambitions and financing issues have been stalling the project, which was meant to become operational in 2024.
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Brussels asked to make green criteria mandatory in procurement rules
A broad coalition of business and civil society groups is urging the European Commission to introduce mandatory purchasing criteria to create demand for low-carbon products, effectively making procurement part of Europe's industrial strategy.
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Explainer: What's the EU's carbon market, and why does it matter?
The European Commission proposed revising the bloc's major climate policy, the Emissions Trading System (ETS), on 17 July. Euronews explains what the ETS is, why it is being revised and why it has become an incredibly polarising topic on the EU agenda.
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Germany warns EU electricity tax plan threatens national sovereignty
Germany accuses the European Commission of using an electricity market law to sidestep EU tax rules and national sovereignty. The dispute could affect the pace of the bloc’s electrification drive and efforts to reduce its reliance on imported fossil fuels.
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The EU loses one in four litres of treated water. Can AI fix that?
Global water demand will increase by 55 percent by 2050. Europe loses 23 percent of treated water before it's billed because of old, leaky pipes. Water Europe says AI-driven upgrades could generate around €3 billion in annual savings and more than 13,000 jobs.
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Why is the European Union short on water? Take our poll
With three weeks left in August, Europe still struggles with water restrictions as intense heat strains its fragile water reserves. Beyond dried-up water reservoirs and drought alerts, decades of leaks, overuse and pollution have left the bloc short on water.
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How can the EU tackle water scarcity? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
Record temperatures are draining Europe’s water supply. With rivers at historic lows, drier soils, and severe water restrictions, concerns over the bloc’s water scarcity are growing. But what is the EU’s plan? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.