Plans still underway to charge airlines in EU for carbon emissions from international flights

Tommaso Lecca writes on the Politico website about the EU plans for extending its Emissions Trading System to include international flights. The move sets up a fight with the United States, which opposes carbon pricing. EU doubles down on carbon tax for international flights The European Commission says it will push ahead with plans … Continue reading Plans still underway to charge airlines in EU for carbon emissions from international flights →

EEA’s latest official reported data on levels of key air pollutants in Europe

Most air quality monitoring stations in Europe achieve current EU legal standards for key air pollutants. However, the levels of key pollutants — like particulate matter, benzo(a)pyrene and especially ground-level ozone — remain a significant problem, according to the latest air quality assessments published this week by the European Environment Agency (EEA). Progress in … Continue reading EEA’s latest official reported data on levels of key air pollutants in Europe →

Reaction to European Commission’s AccelerateEU plan to increase EU energy independence

To address rising energy costs and further reduce dependency on volatile fossil fuel markets, due to the escalating Middle East conflict, the Commission presented a comprehensive plan of actions and measures on 22 April 2026. An overview of the plan is available here. Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni and Belgium's PM Bart De Wever among those … Continue reading Reaction to European Commission’s AccelerateEU plan to increase EU energy independence →

From crisis to cushion: why renewable-rich EU states are paying less for energy

Liam Gilliver writes on the Euronews website that consumers in five EU countries will save up to €8.5 billion on their energy bills this year, compared to those with the dirtiest energy mix. Five European countries will save 58% on energy bills this year thanks to clean power EU countries with the cleanest energy … Continue reading From crisis to cushion: why renewable-rich EU states are paying less for energy →

New EEA briefings on the circular economy in Europe

Turning Europe’s circular economy ambitions into reality will depend on making it people-focused — in particular — making sure European Union rules in place work to make it a success for entrepreneurs, business owners, citizens and workers alike, according to two assessments published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) this week. Creating win-win for … Continue reading New EEA briefings on the circular economy in Europe →

New EEA briefing analysing Europe’s GHG emissions data

The European Union's greenhouse gas emissions fell a further 3% between 2023 and 2024, bringing the EU’s total emission reductions to 40% below 1990 levels, according to official EU data sent to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and a European Environment Agency (EEA) analysis published this week. The EU greenhouse gas … Continue reading New EEA briefing analysing Europe’s GHG emissions data →

AI regulation has a climate blind spot: why sustainability is being overlooked

In an article on The Conversatin website, Louise Du Toit, Lecturer in Law, Southampton Law School, University of Southampton writes that by integrating sustainability into AI laws, the planet can be somewhat safeguarded alongside AI’s rapid expansion AI laws overlook environmental damage – here’s what needs to change More than 200 laws have been … Continue reading AI regulation has a climate blind spot: why sustainability is being overlooked →

New E3G briefing on key opportunities and political choices for the next phase of decarbonisation in the EU

On the E3G website, Pepe Escrig, Leah Nyamey and Manon Dufour give an excellent briefing to prepare for the next phase of decarbonisation in the EU. Making the EU’s climate and energy policy fit for the 2030s Europe is entering a new phase of its climate transition. The upcoming review of the EU’s climate and energy … Continue reading New E3G briefing on key opportunities and political choices for the next phase of decarbonisation in the EU →

Fix, don’t toss: How Europe’s right to repair Is changing consumer culture

Christian Schwägerl writes on the National Observer website about how Europe is taking a fresh approach to stopping the throwaway culture. The EU’s burgeoning repair movement is set to get a boost The grand halls of Berlin’s German Technology Museum are nearly deserted on a Sunday afternoon. The few visitors surveying the vintage cars, … Continue reading Fix, don’t toss: How Europe’s right to repair Is changing consumer culture →

European Commission announces comprehensive support package for energy efficiency financing

The Directorate-General for Energy of the European Commission published the following press release on March 10th. The Commission reaffirms its commitment to boost energy efficiency financing The Commission unveiled today a comprehensive support package for energy efficiency financing aimed at rolling out innovative solutions for financing and technical support for energy efficiency and building … Continue reading European Commission announces comprehensive support package for energy efficiency financing →