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EU prepares to confront its electricity price conundrum
EU leaders will discuss options to reduce electricity prices at a March summit. Among them are decoupling electricity from gas prices and addressing the emergence of negative energy prices, which make producers pay consumers for the power they use.
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EU countries 'need to urgently coordinate' to adapt to climate change
More frequent climate-related events such as flooding, wildfires, repeated heatwaves, and droughts call for a precautionary approach, according to the latest report from the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change.
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'EU preference is risky to healthy supply chains,' EU industries say
As EU leaders put “Made in Europe” on their agenda at Thursday’s informal summit, industries across the bloc are warning that European preference regulations could upend global supply chains – and questioning how such a policy would work in practice.
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EU's climate goals at risk without China's raw materials, auditors say
Despite the EU's ongoing efforts to diversify supply chains, Chinese materials are crucial for the bloc's climate transition. China accounts for 60% of global production of critical raw materials and 90% of refining capacity.
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European apples tainted with 'pesticide cocktails', new study claims
New research criticises the European Union's risk assessment procedure for assessing pesticides in silos instead of focusing on the impact of the "cocktail" effect – the combination of several pesticide residues present in fruits and vegetables.
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EU invests €650m in cross-border hydrogen and power grid projects
Spain is the EU member state receiving the most funding for cross-border electricity projects, while Germany is emerging as the frontrunner in hydrogen initiatives. Meanwhile, the European Commission is expected to launch its next call for proposals on energy infrastructure between April and June.
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EU energy ministers pledge to boost offshore wind power in North Sea
Nine European governments have agreed to expand offshore wind capacity across the North Sea to up to 100 GW by facilitating key cross-border projects. Ministers said the completion of these ambitions will cut electricity costs by 30% by 2040.
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MEPs back three-hour deadline for delayed flight compensation
Members of the European Parliament have backed a text to enhance passenger rights after more than a decade's wait. With some airlines arguing it could put them out of business, the decision now needs to be endorsed by EU countries.
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