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EU 90% emissions cut for 2040 welcomed amid backsliding concerns
With political pressure on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to ease up on climate action as she seeks…
The EU’s energy crisis “is over” – but could it happen again?
With gas storage levels at over 70% full across Europe, the region’s energy supply is once again “safe and stable”,…
National governments are not taking EU climate targets seriously
On Tuesday 6 February, the European Commission will present its long-awaited proposal for an EU 2040 emissions reduction target. The…
Explainer: what is the EU’s CBAM, and what does it mean for global trade?
The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a tariff on carbon-intensive goods including cement, steel and chemical fertilisers when…
EU Heat Pump Action Plan can deliver Europe’s Renewable Renaissance
The delayed EU Heat Pump Action Plan, now locked in the Commission’s political permafrost until after the European Parliament elections…