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Brussels calls on EU countries to get tough on net-zero shipping goals

The high-level talks come after a disastrous meeting in October, when a proposal to tax shipping emissions was blocked by the United States. Within the EU, Greece, Italy and Malta remain hesitant to support the proposal.

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EU auditors question new fund for polluters backed by EU carbon tax

EU auditors argue the Temporary Decarbonisation Fund, designed to channel revenues from the EU's carbon border tax to help heavy industries cope with the energy transition, may do little to drive new green investment.

Travel News

Which airlines offer combined rail tickets and how do they work?

Booking a train ticket through your airline can take all the hassle out of onward travel, and will ensure you’re protected when things don’t go to plan.

Nature

Poland, Belarus and Germany benefitting from bison reintroduction

Europe’s largest wild land mammal has been brought back from the brink of extinction.

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Travel News

World’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship hits major milestone

Viking Libra will use a hybrid propulsion system, partially based on liquefied hydrogen fuel cells.

Europe Today

Watch: Open revolt against ETS - what the EU should do now?

Spring is coming to Brussels, but all your reporter hears when he goes outside are three letters: ETS. That is because ten EU countries are in open revolt against the bloc's flagship climate policy. But hold on: what actually is the ETS, and why is there such a massive backlash against it?

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Ten EU countries reinforce attack against ETS ahead of key EU summit

Ahead of a key European summit on Thursday, 10 EU countries intensified attacks on the bloc's climate policy, warning that the current system is damaging industry. They're calling for a slower and more flexible approach to protect competitiveness while pursuing the green transition.

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Commission resists overhaul of carbon pricing, calls for tax cuts

Commission resists overhaul of carbon pricing while pushing for tax cuts on energy despite calls from member states to suspend rules as oil prices soar.

Climate

Is nuclear power the solution to Portugal's energy independence?

Portugal has been investing in renewable energy but nuclear has been largely neglected.

Earth News

‘Flying above chaos’: Uber-rich flee Dubai on polluting private jets

Private jets are up to 14 times more polluting than commercial planes – and are now being used to escape escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Europe News

Italy calls for suspension of EU carbon market

The Italian Minister said the Emissions Trading System (ETS) has a "perverse effect" and is condemning European companies from being competitive with other countries, urging other member states to back the suspension.

Earth News

Inside the sinking theory that glacier melt slows climate change

Iron fertilisation has long been touted as a glimmer of hope amid rising emissions – but a new study has seemingly debunked the theory.

Earth News

Russia-Ukraine war has produced 311 million tonnes of CO2e - report

Experts warn that climate change and Russia’s war on Ukraine have created a “vicious cycle” with devastating consequences.

Europe News

EU countries back tool to regulate carbon price spikes

EU countries agreed to amend a financial tool designed to regulate carbon price shocks in anticipation of the new carbon tax covering road transport and buildings.

Europe News

Europe needs to scale up energy commercialisation, IEA says

A new report from the International Energy Agency says that while Europe pioneered the technologies of the future, it risks becoming a research hub for global competitors without systemic industrial scaling.

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EU unveils €3bn to mitigate impact of upcoming carbon tax

The new funds come on top of €4 billion frontloaded to the Social Climate Fund, meaning a total of €7 billion will be available for EU countries before 2028.