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More than 70% of key resources imperilled by climate - report

Global production of crucial raw materials may be at risk of disruption due to climate change and businesses need to find adaptation solutions in order to timely deliver clean technologies for the green transition.

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Bulgaria and Poland to increase climate adaptation and just transition

Bulgaria and Poland's energy and climate plans still need to fill some gaps.

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ROUNDUP: Key energy and environment votes in parliament

MEPs waved through a raft of energy and environment files in Strasbourg this week during the last European Parliament plenary session before elections in June.

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MEPs agree to give European clean tech manufacturing a boost

New rules are designed to bring ‘clean tech sovereignty’ to the bloc in face of competition from China and the US.

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Rapid militarisation jeopardising climate, claim NGOs

Impact of conflict-related carbon emissions should be accounted for and more data from military operations is needed, according to NGOs and lawmakers.

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Parliament backs stricter limits for air pollutants, better monitoring

Law under negotiation between the co-legislators since 2022 hopes to deliver cleaner air across EU cities but still needs to be approved by the EU Council.

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Low emissions traffic schemes linked to cleaner air

Air quality markers revealed the day before a European Parliament plenary vote will set new guidance on tackling air pollution.

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Launch of energy efficiency coalition seeks to fill investment gap

Implementation of EU laws to slash energy use and increase efficiency in the bloc’s building stock will require a great amount of financing, according to EU officials.

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How green are parties' manifestos vying in the European election?

Some political forces present concrete pledges while others offer general commitments to preserve the environment, keep up with the energy transition and tackle chemical and plastic pollution.

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Watchdog urges caution on reducing Russian LNG imports to the bloc

Drop in domestic production and long-term contracts highlight the importance of keeping Russian gas, EU energy agency warns.

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Use of harmful chemicals growing, agencies find

New joint-assessment puts the spotlight on chemical pollution while NGOs urge EU officials to tackle the issue in the upcoming mandate.

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23 member states sign Solar Charter, vow to tackle unfair competition

Leaders pledge extended support with new European Solar Charter to back European EU photovoltaic manufacturing.

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Leaders urged to impose progressive taxes for green transition

Mammoth sums needed to deliver EU’s green transition put prosperity at risk, claim NGOs and academics.

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Lawmakers ditch life-cycle approach to transport emission tally

MEPs, industry and clean transport campaign group at odds over the inclusion of a life-cycle methodology.

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TotalEnergies return to Africa would rock CSDDD, claim NGOs

French fossil fuel giant is under scrutiny for its operations in a region dominated by conflict and violence.

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Can Single European Sky slash aviation emissions by 10%?

Air traffic management measures can play a key role in decreasing emissions but the uptake of sustainable aviation fuels and a clear airspace design between civil and military space is crucial, according to aviation experts.

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Did Commission's Green Deal fulfil expectations?

The Green Deal shaped Ursula von der Leyen's mandate in hopes of establishing the bloc as a pioneer in the fight against climate change. With the European Commission President's mandate drawing to a close, what were the main green achievements and which laws were held back by MEPs?

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Transatlantic partners eye 'green marketplace' at summit

The US and EU will meet in Leuven to enhance cooperation on a 'sustainable and resilient' marketplace and facilitate trade in goods and technologies supporting the green transition.

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Commission clears €1bn Greek aid for renewables

EU executive approved Greek financial support for two key projects predicted to boost renewables production.

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Member states back exempting shipping from EU microplastic rules

Environment ministers argue that responsibility should fall under the scope of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

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