Europe News

EU unveils 'gold standard' sustainable finance strategy

The European Commission wants to consolidate the EU's position as global leader of green bonds, a growing market that surpassed €850 billion in 2020.

6 July 2021

Europe News

EU reforms to common agricultural policy branded 'greenwashing'

Even European Commission Vice-President Timmermans admitted that the reforms - which took three and a half years to put into place - did not go far enough.

30 June 2021

Health Series

Explainer: Do you understand date labels on food? Most Europeans don't

In partnership with The European Commission

Understanding date labelling on food can help you save money and protect the environment.

22 June 2021

World News

Euroviews. Green Deal: the silent revolution transforming Europe’s economy

"If we succeed, we will have set up a new model of growth and prosperity that may inspire the rest of our international partners," argues MEP Pascal Canfin.

4 June 2021

Ocean

What is aquaculture and can it prevent overfishing?

In partnership with the European Commission

We’re eating more fish than ever. 144 million tonnes of it per year. But, we’re not actually catching more fish. How is that possible? The answer is aquaculture.

26 April 2021

World News

'We have a deal': EU to cut emissions by 'at least 55%' by 2030

The announcement comes on the eve of an international climate summit hosted by US President Joe Biden.

21 April 2021

Europe

As Europe gives billions to airlines, is rail being left behind?

While the European Commission has given the green light to billions in state aid to Air France, the rail sector says companies such as Eurostar are not seeing the same level of government support.

16 April 2021

Earth News

UK announces £40bn of green investment from new ‘infrastructure bank’

Environmental campaigners are critical of whether this will be a “real commitment to green growth”.

3 March 2021

Germany

Merkel calls for 'fundamental rethink' at CDP Europe Awards 2021

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for 'fundamental rethink' to protect the environment at the annual CDP Europe Awards 2021.

3 March 2021

World

Northern Italian town leading the way to eliminate use of fossil fuels

A town in Northern Italy is leading the way to reducing its reliance on fossil fuels, starting with a school powered by renewable energy.

15 February 2021

Earth News

How can the EU Green Deal avoid 'frictions’ with other countries?

A new report has found that the deal is likely to have an adverse impact on the European Union’s trading partners.

3 February 2021

Euronews Debates

Can the EU Green Deal empower business and consumer change?

in association with ERT

We'll be asking some of Europe’s biggest industrial leaders about applying the Green Deal in the real world.

28 January 2021

Earth News

EU bans plastic waste from being shipped to developing countries

The strategy hopes to stop the Global South from becoming a dumping ground for Europe’s plastic.

24 December 2020

Belgium

EU Summit: Stricter regulation on batteries as part of climate plan

It's the first of a number of initiatives under the European Commission's new Circular Economy Action Plan.

10 December 2020

Earth News

How is nuclear fusion part of the UK’s ‘green industrial revolution’?

Achieving this long sought after source of energy would be a big step.

3 December 2020

Business Planet

Europe’s Circular Economy Action Plan

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet takes a look at Europe's plans for a Circular Economy and examines what this transition might mean for both businesses and consumers.

24 November 2020

Europe News

Wind of change? EU wants big increase in offshore renewables by 2050

Brussels wants to increase Europe’s offshore wind capacity from 12 gigawatts (GW) now to 60 GW by 2030 and 300 GW by 2050.

19 November 2020

Business

How can recycling help the European Union achieve its green targets?

The European Business Summit discusses strategies for reaching the EU's objectives — and whether COVID-19 has actually increased consumer awareness

17 November 2020

Business

'Friendly' China-Germany rivalry in the race for better solar panels

Tsinghua University expert tells European Business Summit that he is confident of finding ways to make rooftop PV energy panels stronger and cheaper

17 November 2020

Earth News

Will young green voters swing the US election?

GenZ and millennials are more enthusiastic than ever about voting after months of protests.

29 October 2020