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Mobility

Euroviews. Hybrid vehicles have proven to be the right choice for decarbonisation

Instead of considering EVs and hybrids as competing solutions, we should recognise that they are complementary solutions for different problems, Patrice Haettel writes.

Earth News

This European country is about to build its largest ever wind farm

The wind farm will be incorporated into the Tâmega hydropower complex, one of the largest hydroelectric projects completed in Europe in the last 25 years.

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WATCH: Naked cyclists demand improved road safety

Hundreds of naked cyclists took to the streets of the Mexican capital on Saturday calling for greater rights and safety on the road.

Economy

Euroviews. Energy communities are the drivers of the EU’s re-industrialisation

Green and inclusive competition will be the make-or-break element for the future of EU cohesion. Energy communities should be acknowledged for the multiple co-benefits they bring, Chris Vrettos, Philippe Awouters, Stephan C Krabsen and Luca Varotto write.

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Business

Euroviews. Europe's energy sector: Keep the ambition, strengthen cooperation

Let's implement what has been decided in the current mandate, give more visibility to economic actors, strengthen Europe's competitiveness and ensure a fair transition for all citizens, Christine Goubet-Milhaud and Kerstin Andreae write.

Business

Energy giant RWE to build two new wind farms off the German coast

German energy company RWE is to build two new wind farms in the North Sea off the German coast, in a major expansion of its portfolio of offshore energy production.

Earth News

Ministers give green light to new electricity market rules

EU governments have waved through new electricity market rules intended to limit price spikes, protect vulnerable consumers and businesses, and accelerate the deployment of ever more zero-emissions power capacity.

Climate

Euroviews. As Europe faces a major renewables goal, community buy-in is critical

As guidance rolls out to accelerate the energy transition, we must learn from what’s working to engage and empower communities in the process, Elif Gündüzyeli and Sanna Markkanen write.

Climate

Euroviews. European cities are becoming climate CHAMPs. You could be one, too

All of the examples from Oslo, Stockholm, and Amsterdam represent new thinking and creative approaches to decarbonising a complex system in a partnered, multi-leveled way. And that’s the future of climate action and policy, Dr Michael Shank writes.

Earth News

China dominating soaring global clean tech industry

EU’s goal to increase domestic manufacturing capacity for net-zero technologies faces stiff competition from China.

Climate

Euroviews. Old coal power plants can find a second life as clean energy hubs

Sites once occupied by coal-fired power stations are ideal locations for renewable generation and energy storage. In fact, it’s already happening, Eric Dresselhuys writes.

Tech News

Ecosia launches its ‘eco-friendly’ web browser

Ecosia, known for its tree-planting search engine, launched its ‘eco-friendly’ web browser on Earth Day.

World News

China protests EU investigation of subsidies in green industries

China hits back at EU’s investigation of subsidies in green industries, accusing the EU of protectionism.

Europe News

Euroviews. In Greece, renewable energy achievements are no hot air

Wind will only get us partway to our objective. Time is running out: ocean-based wind, solar, tidal, and carbon storage will all have to be on the table if we hope to meet our goal, Greek Minister of Environment and Energy Theodoros Skylakakis writes.

Earth News

Transatlantic partners eye 'green marketplace' at summit

The US and EU will meet in Leuven to enhance cooperation on a 'sustainable and resilient' marketplace and facilitate trade in goods and technologies supporting the green transition.

Markets

UK steel shortages threaten wind of change for offshore projects

The British government wants to deliver 50GW of offshore wind power by 2030 but its target faces delays unless domestic steel production is increased, says a leading consultancy firm.

Business

Morocco pushes ahead with green hydrogen investment

The Moroccan government is betting on green hydrogen to spearhead its sustainable energy transition.

Ecotech

Inside the Italian school saving money with a €350,000 hydrogen boiler

The project has got a warm welcome. But is green hydrogen the solution to decarbonising global heating systems?

Ecotech

One of Europe’s deepest mines is being turned into a gravity battery

A Scottish company is using the Pyhäjärvi mine to build its first full-scale prototype gravity energy store.

Tech News

What to expect from the best of European tech at Grenoble's Tech&Fest

Over 10,000 professionals and 500 start-ups are ready in Isère to showcase the latest European advancements in AI, cybersecurity, energy, and space.