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Italy will take wind and solar energy from Albania via Adriatic seabed

The UAE is lending technology and expertise for the project.

Earth News

UK government hopes to boost heat pump uptake by dispelling myths

Heat pumps are common features in houses in countries like Norway and Sweden but haven’t taken off yet in the UK.

Europe in Motion

Which EU countries use the most energy coming from renewable sources?

Renewable energy consumed in the EU keeps growing, but not as fast as it should to meet 2030 targets.

Europe News

Vatican unveils solar panel roof as part of green energy transition

Pope Francis outlined his green vision for the Vatican in his 'Brother Sun' letter in June. In it he said solar panels would be installed on a Vatican-owned property outside Rome and the power generated from that could supply all of Vatican City's energy needs.

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Earth News

Spotify, Netflix…Heat pumps? How to get eco-heating on subscription

Buying and installing a heat pump comes to an eye-watering €11,500 – but this company aims to change that.

Europe News

British PM Keir Starmer visits Norway to discuss green energy deal

Starmer said the energy partnership with Norway would help boost growth and protect against fluctuations in energy prices, such as those that happened after the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Business

France's EDF raises nuclear production targets after corrosion crisis

This is the second time this year the energy company has raised its output expectations.

Earth News

Heat pumps: Experts on why some European countries are lagging behind

It's a myth that the buildings in some countries are more suited to heat pumps than others.

Europe in Motion

Energy Sovereignty Index: Which EU countries rely most on imports?

Most EU countries still have a long way to go in achieving energy independence, but the bloc excels in cleanliness and efficiency.

Markets

Church urges El Salvador's president to keep ban on gold mining

The country banned all metals mining above ground and below in 2017 in order to protect the small country's water resources from contamination.

Business

Thyssenkrupp plans to cut total of 11,000 jobs in troubled steel unit

Germany's largest steelmaker is proposing to cut 5,000 jobs from the workforce and outsource another 6,000 as it seeks to cut staff costs by around 10%.

Azerbaijan

How could Baku and Brussels align on gas supplies to the EU?

Baku wants more EU investments and commitments to its natural gas potential as it looks for more fossil energy revenues to finance its ambitions to become the renewable energy leader of Eurasia. Meanwhile, Brussels' gas goals are not enough.

Markets

Winter is coming: Volatile energy prices set to return in Europe

Rising natural gas prices and increasing uncertainty are set to dominate Europe's energy outlook for the coming winter.

Business

Shell wins landmark climate case - what does it mean for investors?

The current court decision does not mean that the oil giant will turn away from its green targets, but it will mean Shell can continue its present level of drilling.

Business

Czech power company CEZ sees profits hit by lower earnings in trading

The Czech power company CEZ recently signed a deal with Britain's Rolls-Royce SMR to develop and build small modular nuclear reactors. The company attributed the fall in profits to lower earnings in trading and mining.

Business

Rolls-Royce pulls the plug on electric flying taxi project

Aerospace and engineering group Rolls-Royce has shut down plans for an electric flying taxi business almost three years after the Spirit of Innovation broke the electric air speed record by recording a 345.4mph flight.

Azerbaijan

Euroviews. View from Baku: We must wash away division at COP29

Azerbaijan aims only for one washing at COP: to scrub away the divisions that lie between countries. Hikmet Hajiyev writes.

Markets

What investors need to know about markets and the US election

The US election could significantly impact financial markets, influencing currencies, stocks, and commodities. Here are some potential market reactions to different election outcomes.

Destinations

Why you should visit Kazakhstan’s capital city Astana in 2025

Foodies can feast on meat dishes and local chocolate at wallet-friendly prices.

Earth News

UK and Australia embark on new climate and energy partnership

It comes after Pacific leaders called on both countries to do more to tackle the climate crisis.