Marta Pacheco

Earth News

Deadlock as member states disagree over withdrawal from Energy Charter

Decision on whether to part from treaty remains in limbo, with some EU countries wanting to stay and others having already departed.

10 January 2024

Climate

National plans in doubt as EU plans radical new 2040 climate target

With the European Commission expected to announce next month a radical new 2040 target for greenhouse gas emissions reduction, there are worrying signs that governments are struggling to meet existing commitments.

3 January 2024

Earth News

Commission dismisses ‘unfounded’ NGO request to review 2030 emissions targets

Efforts by climate NGOs to increase national ambitions shunned by EU executive.

18 December 2023

Earth News

US gas imports set to spike amid Russia sanctions, new facilities

Former Energy Commissioner touts growing US role as energy supplier to EU

15 December 2023

Earth News

Coal gets free pass under electricity market reform

Poland, backed by France and Bulgaria, won its lobbying campaign for a coal exemption.

14 December 2023

Earth News

Finland and Italy seek to hinder restrictions on single-use packaging

Two EU nations threaten to weaken reuse and waste targets ahead of next week's gathering of EU ministers in Brussels

13 December 2023

Earth News

Member states set to dilute proposal for single hydrogen entity

Some countries back independent authority to coordinate planning, development and operation of new hydrogen infrastructure; others want restructured European gas operators’ network to take helm.

5 December 2023

Earth News

Renewables welcome electricity integration plan, seek more details

Action Plan released by the European Commission puts the spotlight on electricity distributors while environmental watchdog regrets lack of initiatives to reduce energy demand.

30 November 2023