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Why is the EU delaying a ban on Russian coal to August?

The EU is banning Russian coal from coming into the bloc. But oil and gas, which represent far bigger imports from Moscow, are still untouched.

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Greece opens the largest double-sided solar farm in Europe

The 204-megawatt solar park in the northern Greek town of Kozani was built by Greece's biggest oil refiner Hellenic Petroleum.

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Why Brits should turn their power off for 10 minutes this weekend

After a successful protest in Spain, Brits are being urged to join the '#BigPowerOff' - a campaign against the fuel crisis.

Living

‘Misinformation is rife’: Why fast fashion is an abuse of human rights

A new report called 'The Great Greenwashing Machine’ reveals how fast fashion is abusing people and the planet.

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99% of world's population breathes poor-quality air

Air quality is poorest in WHO's Eastern Mediterranean and Southeast Asia regions, followed by Africa.

Mobility

Electric vans are 25% cheaper to run than diesel, study finds

European van operators would save fuel costs by going electric, but are being put off by higher upfront costs and a lack of charging infrastructure, a new report says.

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More solar panels to be made in Europe to cut reliance on Russian gas

Currently there are only a small amount of panels made in Europe. The countries currently producing solar cells are Italy, France and Slovenia.

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Why is Turkey being given a green loan of €300 million?

Turkey is the fastest growing OECD economy with rapidly increasing greenhouse gas emissions, but a green loan could make a big difference to the environment.

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Euroviews. H&M, Boohoo and Zara among brands to be fined, under tough new EU laws

This week, the European Union becomes the first world region to recognise the link between fast fashion and fossil fuels.

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Germany could replace Russian gas with energy produced from waste

So that food security isn't undermined in Germany, the energy industry wants to focus on waste from agricultural production to make biogas.

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Wind and solar power growth finally on track to meet climate targets

"If these renewable trends can be replicated globally, and sustained, the power sector would be on track for 1.5 degree goal."

Eco-Innovation

7 of the biggest myths about electric cars debunked by experts

As the energy crisis gets worse, many of us are left wondering: could an electric vehicle offer a helping hand?

Germany

Germany wants to stop using Russian coal by the end of the year

Germany plans to become independent of Russian coal by the fall and nearly independent of Russian oil by the end of the year.

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Euroviews. How can we make electric car batteries sustainable?

A global transition to a low-carbon world means moving away from environmentally harmful lithium extraction and looking at greener solutions.

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China to invest in renewable power but still prioritising oil and gas

The combination of clean fuels and fossil fuels is all about balancing energy security and achieving China's climate change goals.

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Don't let Russia crisis fuel climate destruction, UN Chief warns

The war in Ukraine should not mean countries are "hitting the brakes on the decarbonization of the global economy," Antonio Guterres said.

Climate

Europe's green targets could help to 'defund conflict' in Ukraine

The energy crisis has Europe looking to fossil fuels to keep the lights on.

Green News

Does Russia have a climate plan to reduce carbon emissions?

Russia has committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2060.

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Will Poland replace Russian gas with nuclear energy?

Coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel, generates around 70% of Polish electricity.

Living

Fact or fiction: Is Putin to blame for the UK energy crisis?

As cost of energy continues to rise around the world, we explore just how far it's been impacted by Russia's war on Ukraine.