Weekly data: New German government’s climate plan could see EU emissions plummet
Germany remains Europe's biggest coal user. The new coalition agreement would reduce CO2 emissions in 2030 by 148 megatonnes.
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Data centres, demand response and decarbonising the cloud
European data centres are major energy consumers that have a vital role to play in the transition to net zero,…
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Build back better: Renovating buildings for renewed EU climate ambition
The EU needs mandatory Minimum Energy Performance Standards for old and new buildings, backed by solid financial and technical support,…
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Opinion: The UK’s nuclear plan is a financial, environmental and political risk
If the UK government thinks a new funding model will solve all its nuclear power problems, it may have a…
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Why corporate pledges are insufficient to drive the energy transition
Local governments play a crucial role in influencing the speed of the energy transition. Corporate pledges alone are insufficient –…
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Republican Party awakens to climate change as extreme weather bites
COP26 saw the first-ever solely Republican congressional delegation at a COP, but Republican climate policies remain far off what is…
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Weekly data: Changes in wind speed caused by climate change may affect future wind power output
As investments in wind energy grow, the drop in wind speeds in Europe shows the need for a better understanding…
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Opinion: When the dust has settled at COP26, it is the ratchet mechanism that will keep 1.5°C alive
COP26 is a self-proclaimed failure. But it lays the groundwork for future COPs to escalate ambition annually, instead of every…
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