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Member states green light new rules to slash methane emissions
The potent greenhouse gas will be regulated for the first time in the EU with implications overseas.
Member states agree on single entity to oversee hydrogen market
New rules lay ground for development of the first EU hydrogen market, eyeing 10m tonnes of domestic green production by 2030.
Migration to UK has failed to boost economic growth, warns report
According to a new study from the Centre for Policy Studies, migration to the UK is putting pressure on housing, public services and infrastructure. However, other countries take a different stance, with some viewing migration as beneficial for their economies.
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‘Frankly disgusting’: What’s behind Britain’s sewage pollution crisis?
Campaigners say a car crash of different disasters has left the UK with some of the worst bathing water quality in Europe.
Works in the Netherlands lead to millions of euros of additional costs
Part of the Juliana Canal in Limburg will be dried up for six months from October. Causing outrages amongst skippers as this will cost them a two day detour and millions of euros of additional expenses.
Euroviews. There is a better way to engage people in infrastructure development
Local dividend systems could positively transform infrastructure projects’ costs and timeline to completion, but also revitalise communities’ engagement in their own future, in ways that were never possible before, Taavi Kotka writes.
Member states set to dilute proposal for single hydrogen entity
Some countries back independent authority to coordinate planning, development and operation of new hydrogen infrastructure; others want restructured European gas operators’ network to take helm.
US train travel could get easier under Biden re-election pledge
‘Finally, we’re getting it done,’ the President said at an event to showcase the busy Northeast Corridor investments.
Civilian casualties in Ukraine as Russia targets heat and power
A team from AFP reached Ukrainian soldiers in Robotyne for a first-hand account of the fighting there
Euroviews. Infrastructure has a long way to go in Europe's electric vehicle race
There are plenty of implications of the 2035 deadline on European drivers, but for it to be affordable and sustainable in the long term, the maintenance and repair processes must be accessible, transparent, and effective, Derk Roodhuyzen de Vries writes.
Almost half Italy’s drinking water is wasted due to this one problem
Much of Italy’s water distribution network is more than 30 years old.
Cycling like the Dutch would slash the world’s carbon footprint
If everybody cycled like the Dutch, we could offset the UK or Australia’s entire carbon footprint.
Ocean Calls podcast: Are underwater cables safe?
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The media loves telling stories about how one country could steal data from their adversary or cut their web connection altogether by attacking undersea cables. But how true are these claims?
Is history repeating as Italy resurrects Messina bridge plan?
Italian environmental activists say they will continue to fight against the construction of the bridge.
EU plans naval exercises to protect critical maritime infrastructure
"Our seas are of strategic importance," Commissioner Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevičius said.
Spanish transport chiefs resign over trains too big for tunnels
Two officials have now resigned over the matter: Renfe head Isaías Táboas and secretary of state for transport Isabel Pardo de Vera.
Scientists have found a way to bend lightning to their will
Laser technology could help protect large areas like airports and rocket launch pads from the devastating power of lightning.
Europe is fretting over China owning key EU infrastructure. Here's why
Chinese companies have over the past decade invested in EU ports and airports, but also electrical companies and telecommunications.
Five new developments to know about Russia's war in Ukraine
Here is our latest news round-up from Russia's war in Ukraine.