Green News Member states green light new rules to slash methane emissions The potent greenhouse gas will be regulated for the first time in the EU with implications overseas. 27/05/2024
Green News Franco-German push call for growth strategy on energy transition Paris and Berlin are offering support to the upcoming EU executive to address competitiveness challenges. 24/05/2024
World News Spain, Ireland seen tipping balance of bloc towards Palestine recognit EU countries have signalled mixed responses to recognising Palestinian state. 22/05/2024
Green News Member states agree on single entity to oversee hydrogen market New rules lay ground for development of the first EU hydrogen market, eyeing 10m tonnes of domestic green production by 2030. 21/05/2024
Green News Uber offers London drivers cash incentives to switch to EVs Ride hailing company to offer drivers EV drivers reduced rate charging. 20/05/2024
Green News Commissioner touts imminent agreement with Serbia on raw materials Last legal hurdles are being discussed before an EU-Serbia trade partnership to source lithium from the Jadar region comes to fruition. 17/05/2024
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