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US probes EU carbon border tax over potential trade barriers

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Climate

How can Europe cut industrial emissions without slowing development?

A new study suggests importing some of the materials used to make steel, fertilisers and chemicals could help Europe keep more manufacturing at home.

Earth News

Is Europe’s largest carbon capture project ‘a pass to keep polluting’?

Carbon capture and storage has been found to be “technically uncertain and very high cost”.

Earth News

China says their solar power has outpaced coal for the first time ever

China has seen an explosive growth in its renewable installation, with coal's share in its energy mix edging down in recent years.

Europe News

Explainer: What's the EU's carbon market, and why does it matter?

The European Commission proposed revising the bloc's major climate policy, the Emissions Trading System (ETS), on 17 July. Euronews explains what the ETS is, why it is being revised and why it has become an incredibly polarising topic on the EU agenda.

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Earth News

Good news for Brazil as Amazon forest fires fall to lowest level ever

"There is no climate security for the world without a protected Amazon".

Earth News

EU criticised over major shakeup of its flagship emissions policy

Proposed reforms to the bloc’s emissions trading system (ETS) have been described as a “gift to polluters”.

Climate

Why climate experts are urging FIFA and popstars to discount tickets

The 2026 FIFA World Cup generated emissions equal to some countries’ annual output, with fan travel being the biggest driver.

Europe News

International flights set to pay carbon costs under EU ETS review

Under the European Union's revised carbon market rules, international flights arriving in Europe from destinations within 5,000 km will be required to pay for their CO2 emissions starting in 2029.

Climate

Inside the underground network cooling Europe without using air con

“District cooling offers clear benefits for cities aiming to safeguard public health and cut emissions.”

Europe News

EPP pushes to soften ETS reforms in bid to shield EU industry

The largest political group in the European Parliament has urged the Commission to extend free carbon allowances for some industry sectors beyond 2030, according to a document seen by Euronews.

Europe News

Twelve EU countries seek extra funds to cope with energy transition

The member states are historically more dependent on fossil fuels than other EU countries, and have benefited since 2021 from special funding to cope with the accelerating shift to renewable energy sources.

Europe News

Portugal urges Brussels to rethink free carbon allowances cut

Portugal has urged Brussels to pause cuts to free carbon allowances, warning they could damage competitiveness and slow industrial decarbonisation.

Europe News

EU steps in to shield households from fuel and heating price spikes

The upcoming carbon costs due to kick in in 2028 will hit road transport and buildings, likely pushing energy prices higher.

Europe News

'Europe should evolve its carbon market, not dilute it,' investors say

A group of investors managing €11.4 trillion in funds are advocating for complementary industrial policies such as grids, electrification and clean tech financing, reflecting a broader shift in European climate policy from setting targets toward managing industrial transformation.

Europe News

Nine EU countries rebel against EU's green targets for corporate cars

While stopping short of opposing fleet decarbonisation itself, the member states argue that Brussels should resist the tendency to regulate and instead construct more incentives for large companies to invest in zero or low-emission cars and vans.

Europe News

European aviation sector warns EU climate targets could cause backlash

With a key revision of the European Union's Emissions Trading System due on 15 July, an open letter pleads with legislators to consider how carbon emissions should be calculated and managed internationally.