New EEA publication covering the links between air pollution, noise and chemical pollution to mental health issue

Reducing pollution, in line with the EU Zero Pollution action plan, could improve mental health across Europe, according to an EEA briefing published recently. The publication covers the links between air pollution, noise and chemical pollution to mental health issues, as well as opportunities for action – including the positive effects of nature-based solutions on … Continue reading New EEA publication covering the links between air pollution, noise and chemical pollution to mental health issue →

European Commission proposes Industrial Accelerator Act to strengthen industry and create jobs in Europe

On March 4th, the European Commission adopted a legislative proposal to increase demand for low-carbon, European-made technologies and products. The Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) will boost manufacturing, grow businesses, and create jobs in the EU, while supporting industry's adoption of cleaner, future-ready technologies. In line with the recommendations of the Draghi report, the IAA introduces targeted and proportionate ‘Made in EU' and … Continue reading European Commission proposes Industrial Accelerator Act to strengthen industry and create jobs in Europe →

Europe’s carbon market under fire: industry pushes to weaken the EU ETS

The EU's Emissions Trading Scheme is the cornerstone of its decarbonisation policy, but it is currently under fierce pressure for reform from industry groups and some member countries, writes Andrew Warren on the Business Green website. Why Europe's flagship climate policy - the ETS - is under threat The European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme … Continue reading Europe’s carbon market under fire: industry pushes to weaken the EU ETS →

New EEA briefing on modernising Europe’s energy-intensive industries

Emissions from energy-intensive industries in Europe have fallen sharply over the past two decades, but progress has stalled and the health-related costs of pollution remain high, according to a new European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing. Further reductions will require deeper industrial transformation, alongside full implementation of existing EU environmental legislation. Industrial transformation key to … Continue reading New EEA briefing on modernising Europe’s energy-intensive industries →

Austrian aluminium maker AMAG receives €75 million EIB loan for cutting-edge research and development

EIB provides €75 million loan to Austrian aluminium producer AMAG for research, digital and green advances. Credit represents first EIB operation in Austria under TechEU programme. Financing to strengthen Europe’s industrial base and supply of critical raw materials. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending AMAG Austria Metall AG, Austria’s leading aluminium producer, €75 million for technological advances in … Continue reading Austrian aluminium maker AMAG receives €75 million EIB loan for cutting-edge research and development →

New EEA ‘snapshot’ stories on visualising satellite data

Despite an ice-cold winter with more snow this year, climate change is having a dramatic impact on Europe’s snow cover which is in steady decline. Meanwhile tectonic shifts at the Mid-Atlantic Ridge in Iceland have seen dramatic changes to the landscape there due to volcanic eruptions, which is just one example of how the ground … Continue reading New EEA ‘snapshot’ stories on visualising satellite data →

Air pollution has become one of the deadliest public health threats in North Macedonia, clouding the country’s EU accession path

In an article on the Euractiv website, Bronwyn Jones argues that until North Macedonia can turn EU funds into cleaner air in the country’s towns and cities, environmental reforms will remain not just a public health challenge, but a test of its readiness for membership. How air pollution tests North Macedonia’s EU accession credibility … Continue reading Air pollution has become one of the deadliest public health threats in North Macedonia, clouding the country’s EU accession path →

EU industry revival plan hits internal resistance as ‘Made in Europe’ debate intensifies

Nine European Commission departments pan the Industrial Accelerator Act, leaving the landmark proposal in a tough spot. In an article on the Politico website, Francesca Micheletti, Jordyn Dahl, Zia Weise and Martina Sapio discuss latest developments. Von der Leyen’s industry master plan runs into trouble Ursula von der Leyen’s master plan to revive European … Continue reading EU industry revival plan hits internal resistance as ‘Made in Europe’ debate intensifies →

New EEA briefing on interlinkages between circular economy and climate change mitigation

This briefing by the European Environment Agency provides information about the interlinkages between circular economy and climate change mitigation. It is based on a literature review of recent modelling results and supports the 2025 Clean Industrial Deal and 2020 Circular Economy Action Plan. Assessing the climate mitigation potential of circular economy Key messages Over … Continue reading New EEA briefing on interlinkages between circular economy and climate change mitigation →

Reflections on the IEA Ministerial

This past week on February 18 and 19, the 32 members of the International Energy Agency met for its bi-annual ministerial. Altogether 58 countries participated and there were over 40 at the ministerial level. There were also executives from more than 50 major energy companies including at least five that focus on energy efficiency technologies. … Continue reading Reflections on the IEA Ministerial →