Decarbonization
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Dombrovskis signals Brussels will push ahead on Mercosur despite French opposition
Fears grow that fossil fuel firms will capture booming hydrogen industry
Saving the world’s forests through carbon markets isn’t just ‘greenwashing’
Climate action or distraction? Sweeping COP pledges won’t touch fossil fuel use
Rishi Sunak’s blink-and-you’ll-miss-it COP28
Unveiling the power of Hydrogen in Europe: It’s time to execute
Cutting flights won’t save the planet, says UK minister
Anthony Browne tells POLITICO event government is ‘not in the business of telling people not to fly’ as he talks up sustainable aviation fuel.
Decarbonizing heavy-duty can’t be only based on an early-stage technology
Growing evidence about potential raw materials shortages, insufficient EU battery production capacity, increased BEV repair costs, and large infrastructure and grid needs reinforce calls to vote for a technology-inclusive approach.
UN climate summit host pushes oil producers for advance deal
The oil-producing country hosting the annual UN climate conference wants other petroleum producers to pledge to curb greenhouse gases, but critics say the plan doesn’t go far enough.
UAE oil giant’s two missions: A greener image and ‘accelerated growth’
The company, whose CEO will lead the upcoming U.N. climate summit, is pledging lofty goals for cutting pollution. But it has a “high” probability of failing to meet them, a document obtained by POLITICO’s E&E News says.
Reassessing the EU’s approach to methane emissions
A call for practicality and strategic decision-making in decarbonization of energy sector.
New Brexit cliff edge looms for UK energy and steel
There’s little appetite from the British government for fresh negotiations with Brussels but that could mean big costs for industry.
Carbon trading for farmers is back on the table
EU policymakers are coming back to the idea of a cap-and-trade system for the farm sector, where curbing emissions has lagged behind.
Cautious Keir Starmer tiptoes toward power
Ahead in the polls, the UK Labour leader is resisting calls to spend big.
The F-gas ban consequences we haven’t considered
Thoughtless bans of HFCs and ultralow-GWP HFOs and their blends fail to consider the energy efficiency and safe performance of equipment and products that are part of Europeans’ everyday lives.
European Week of Regions and Cities
Thriving regions for a stronger Europe.
Britain’s creaking energy grid isn’t ready for net zero
Government-ordered report says UK should compensate people living near new pylons in bid to speed up development.
UK plan to slash carbon emissions risks public ‘backlash,’ senior minister warns
But Michael Gove says UK still ‘committed to maintaining our policy’ of banning new petrol and diesel cars by 2030.
Green campaigners fear UK policy backlash after ULEZ keeps Uxbridge Tory
The Tories found a way to cling on to Boris Johnson’s old seat – but what does that mean for climate policy?
Build baby build, says Rome airport boss
Marco Troncone told POLITICO airports have to grow in a sustainable way to keep climate-conscious passengers flying.
EU’s energy sovereignty is built on a robust internal market
Energy infrastructure needs to get bigger and smarter. But what got us here won’t get us to 2030, we need a new mandate for energy regulators.
How will Europe bring back solar manufacturing?
Solar is booming. Europe has a rare second chance at a solar industrial base. However, the Green Deal Industrial Plan lacks adequate financial support. We propose a Solar Bank.
Germany’s coalition parties come to blows over budget cuts, delay to energy law
Liberals block controversial ban on oil and gas heating in homes, sparking fury in the Green party.
UK Tories’ anti-green turn suggests they’re ready to lose
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is pumping the brakes on key climate policies and calling it pragmatism.