Green News 3 nations seek private input for €2.5bn critical mineral investment The Raw Materials Funds announced by France, Germany and Italy will be operational before the summer break. 17/05/2024
Green News Commissioner touts launch of critical raw material joint purchasing EU executive will set a procurement system to secure supply of more than 30 critical raw minerals, similar to that applied to natural gas. 15/05/2024
Green News Trucks and buses to slash CO2 emissions by 90% by 2040 Heavy-duty fleet manufacturers need to shift their efforts towards electrification. 13/05/2024
Green News Why is lithium crucial to the EU's green and digital transition? Lithium is one of the 34 critical raw materials listed by the EU under the Critical Raw Materials Act, and a key component in the EU’s quest to ditch fossil fuels and switch to clean energy. 09/05/2024
Green News China dominating soaring global clean tech industry EU’s goal to increase domestic manufacturing capacity for net-zero technologies faces stiff competition from China. 06/05/2024
Green News 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. 30/04/2024
Green News Bulgaria and Poland to increase climate adaptation and just transition Bulgaria and Poland's energy and climate plans still need to fill some gaps. 29/04/2024
Green News 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. 26/04/2024
Green News 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. 25/04/2024
Green News 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. 25/04/2024
Green News 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. 24/04/2024
Green News 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. 23/04/2024
Green News 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. 22/04/2024
Green News 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. 20/04/2024
Green News 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. 19/04/2024
Green News 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. 17/04/2024
Green News 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. 16/04/2024
Economy 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. 15/04/2024
Living 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. 11/04/2024
Business 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. 10/04/2024