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EU green exports grow on all fronts but trade-off remains negative

The block's exports of wind turbines, solar panels and liquid biofuels saw substantial growth between 2022 and 2023, but a more balanced import-export trade-off is still a long way to go, new Eurostat data shows.

Earth News

Global charity calls for end to EU incentives for crop-based biofuels

Oxfam argues that despite caps introduced in recent years the EU continues to drive demand for food crops and land to be diverted into fuel production, but the biofuel industry continues to insist it is part of the solution to climate change.

Nigeria

At least 48 people killed in fuel tanker explosion in Nigeria

Authorities said initially that 30 bodies were found but in a later statement said an additional 18 bodies of victims who were burned to death in the collision were found.

Business

Italian energy group Eni in talks with KKR over biofuel unit stake

Italian energy group Eni says it is in exclusive talks with investment firm KKR over the potential sale of a minority stake in Enilive. If it goes ahead, the deal could value the biofuel unit at up to €12.5 billion.

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Earth News

MEPs urged to not backtrack on 2035 petrol car ban

Industry reaction follows intention from major political group in the European Parliament, the European People’s Party, to revise rules on carbon dioxide standards for cars and vans from 2035.

Earth News

Why green campaigners are criticising the Arctic’s ‘dirty fuel’ ban

Canadian and Russian ships may carry on using heavy fuel oil for another five years.

Travel News

This European airline is the latest to charge an environmental fee

it is one of the first in Europe to introduce a fee like this but it could be a sign of things to come from other airlines.

Earth News

Study: European airport pollution threatens the health of 52m people

Jet engines emit more ultrafine particle pollution than any other kind of engine.

Travel News

Flights are going to get even more expensive this year - here’s why

Industry experts say flight ticket prices are going to be pushed even higher this year.

World News

What do voters want? and what do candidates promise?

Watch episode 11 of Euronews' guide on the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9.

Travel News

Could your next flight be powered by human waste?

Wizz Air has teamed up with a British company to transform human waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Earth News

Commission backs use of farmland for aviation fuel production

In a bid to cut the climate impact of flying, the European Commission says agricultural land can be used for aviation biofuel production, providng it does not interfere with food and feed production or damage soils. But questions have been raised over whether sufficient safeguards are in place.

Earth News

These 20 airports produced as much CO2 as 58 coal power stations

New research takes stock of the impact of passenger flights and, for the first time, air freight at 1,300 airports around the world.

Earth News

Saudi Aramco and F1 in hot water over ‘misleading’ fuel adverts

The oil giant has been presenting itself as a ‘sustainable’ fuels champion despite 99.99 per cent of its production being fossil fuels.

Earth News

Sweden is our Green Country of the Month - here’s why

From salt batteries to ‘flying’ ferries, here’s why Sweden is our Green Country of the Month.

Gaza

Israel-Hamas war: Scores killed in school and refugee camp strikes

The latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war.

Ecotech

E-fuels: Are these synthetic fuels a good alternative to electric cars

These synthetic fuels are theoretically carbon neutral and are being championed by some in the automotive industry as an alternative to electrification.

World News

Germany, EU reach agreement in combustion engine row

Berlin and the EU have reached an agreement in their dispute over the future of cars with combustion engines.

Ecotech

Guilt-free flights are still out of reach in the UK, scientists warn

The Royal Society has warned that sustainable aviation solutions still need a lot of research and development.

Slovakia

Fuel tourism boosts petrol sales on Hungary's borders

Hungarian fuel tourists are filling up their vehicles over the border in neighbouring countries to avoid soaring prices at home.