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Environmental policies
Towards a European Climate Risk Insurance System: The BCE-EIOPA Proposal
Discover how the European Central Bank (ECB) and EIOPA are paving the way for a robust climate risk insurance system in the EU, addressing natural disaster costs…
Editorial Team•19 December 2024
Policy and Affairs
The EU deforestation law has been…
An informal political agreement has been reached between the EU Council and…
Editorial Team•16 December 2024
Environmental policies
After 25 years, yes to the…
The final text includes guarantees on sustainability, deforestation, and climate commitments. However,…
Editorial Team•10 December 2024
Policy and Affairs
In Brussels there is an elephant in the room: EU transport emissions
Since 1990 the greenhouse gases generated by cars, ships and aircraft have increased by 25% and…
21 March 2024
Policy and Affairs
France proposes a ban on exports of used clothing
Exports of used clothing displace more than 20% of European textile waste to low-income countries. Paris…
20 March 2024
Policy and Affairs
2040 EU targets ignore one priority: decarbonising heating and cooling
In a joint statement, 18 industrial associations and NGOs called on the Commission not to remain…
17 March 2024
Policy and Affairs
Europe hands over to tractors: whitebait ready for many EU agriculture climate…
Via GAEC 5,6,7, 8, from mandatory will become voluntary. Exemptions from controls and sanctions for small…
14 March 2024
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Electricity sector, the first network code on EU cybersecurity
The delegated act, adopted yesterday from Brussels, represents a first great step in order to improve…
13 March 2024
Policy and Affairs
Agreement on Net-Zero Industry Act, ok to resilience rods
Council and EU Parliament agree on the Net-Zero Industry Act. New criteria for procurement procedures and…
5 March 2024
Policy and Affairs
EU: There will be no blockage on imported solar panels
European Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson says UE will not close its borders to Chinese PV
4 March 2024
Policy and Affairs
Commission urges EU countries to save another 15% of gas
Commission proposes to Council to adopt recommendation to prolong voluntary measures to reduce gas demand
29 February 2024
Policy and Affairs
World’s largest ocean-based carbon removal plant facility in Singapore
The goal is to bring the cost of direct CO2 removal below $100 per ton by…
28 February 2024
Policy and Affairs
Used heavy vehicles: so Europe secretly pollutes the global South
The UN Environmental Protection Agency (UNEP) has photographed the impact on the environment, climate and health…
26 February 2024
Policy and Affairs
The EU does not need more gas and oil from Norway, Algeria,…
A report by Oil Change International estimates that if the 27 fully implement the announced climate…
22 February 2024
Policy and Affairs
The auto industry is voluntarily slowing the spread of electric cars
The car industry is deliberately slowing down the spread of EVs in Europe by choosing an…