In an article on the Business Green website, Andrew Warren, chair of the British Energy Efficiency Federation and a former special advisor to the UK House of Commons environment select committee writes about how hard-right members of the European Parliament have been given the rapporteur role that could prove hugely influential in shaping the EU's … Continue reading Approving 2040 climate targets in the EU proving quite a challenge
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91% of new renewable projects now cheaper than fossil fuels alternatives
Renewables maintain their cost leadership in global power markets, the International Renewable Energy Agency’s new report on Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2024 confirms. The report confirms that renewables maintained their price advantage over fossil fuels, with cost declines driven by technological innovation, competitive supply chains, and economies of scale. In 2024, solar photovoltaics (PV) were, on … Continue reading 91% of new renewable projects now cheaper than fossil fuels alternatives
Top UN court says countries must act on climate change
The International Court of Justice called global warming an “urgent and existential threat” at a closely watched case in The Hague. The following is the report from the Earth Negotiations Bulletin from the International Institute for Sustainable Development. International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change … Continue reading Top UN court says countries must act on climate change
New EC report on how AI can support the digital transformation of Europe’s energy system
The Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CNECT) has just published a report on AI. The report shows how decentralised AI applications can help manage local energy zones more flexibly and reliably and much more. Artificial intelligence unlocking a smarter, greener energy future The European Commission has released a new report examining … Continue reading New EC report on how AI can support the digital transformation of Europe’s energy system
Spotlight on EU funded project – Unlocking SME potential: Financing energy efficiency for a sustainable future
Europe is juggling many issues at once, at a time when we are striving for greater sustainability and resilience. Whether it be the need for addressing climate change and environmental protection, greater military protection, international trade concerns, improved employment, improved competitiveness, greater energy security, greater economic stability and more, Europe is confronting a range of … Continue reading Spotlight on EU funded project – Unlocking SME potential: Financing energy efficiency for a sustainable future
EU 2040 target holds line on climate, but loopholes threaten integrity
The European Commission announced it would stick to the objective announced last year of cutting emissions by 90% by 2040, compared to 1990 levels. The Commission proposed that states could count carbon credits purchased to finance projects outside Europe for up to 3% of their emission cuts. An article on the Le Monde discusses the … Continue reading EU 2040 target holds line on climate, but loopholes threaten integrity
New EEA assessment on key air pollutant emissions in Europe
Key air pollutant emissions targeted for reductions and monitored under EU legislation continued to decline across most EU Member States, according to the latest data assessment published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) recently. However, reducing ammonia emissions continues to present a bigger challenge. Emissions of key air pollutants targeted for reductions in EU … Continue reading New EEA assessment on key air pollutant emissions in Europe
New EEA report on Europe’s land carbon sinks
Europe’s forests and land are absorbing less carbon than expected, putting the 2030 target for the sector at risk. But with the right policies and measures, the land use and forestry sector could still play a crucial role in climate mitigation, with significant co-benefits for people and nature, according to a new European Environment Agency … Continue reading New EEA report on Europe’s land carbon sinks
New EEA assessment looks at how prepared Europe is to handle extreme weather
With European countries facing another year of damaging heatwaves, drought and other extreme weather events, how prepared and resilient are they to handle these events? A new interactive European Environment Agency (EEA) product published this week looks at key climate change impacts and adaptation and preparedness actions. Extreme weather in a changing climate: Is … Continue reading New EEA assessment looks at how prepared Europe is to handle extreme weather
New EEA report on noise pollution in Europe
Just over 110 million people, or more than 20% of Europeans, are exposed to high levels of transport noise that exceed thresholds set under EU reporting rules and which harm our health, the environment and the economy, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report on noise pollution published this week. The report calls for … Continue reading New EEA report on noise pollution in Europe
