EU softens gas consumption curbs in sign energy crisis easing Tired Earth February 28, 2024 The European Commission has asked EU countries to keep curbing their gas use but softened the policy to be entirely....
EU Commission cautions against trade measures to support solar industry Michael Murphy February 06, 2024 The European Union needs to take into account its ambitious targets for solar power deployment before it considers any measures....
What to make of Europe’s upcoming carbon management strategy Michael Murphy January 21, 2024 The European Commission’s upcoming carbon management strategy will propose the sequestration of up to 450 million tonnes of CO2 annually....
Spanish pellet spill puts EU law on microplastic pollution in the spotlight Michael Murphy January 17, 2024 A recent spill of plastic pellets on the Spanish coast has highlighted the need for regulation at the EU level,....
Deal on EU trash export ban hailed as end of ‘waste colonialism’ Michael Murphy December 24, 2023 Environmental groups have applauded a landmark political agreement reached at the EU level last month to ban the export of....
Portugal, Spain and France agree to boost energy links Michael Murphy December 20, 2023 Portugal, Spain and France will strengthen energy links, according to a memorandum of understanding that sets new priorities for the....
Cars spared from tighter exhaust standards under Euro 7 deal Michael Murphy December 19, 2023 A deal was reached between the European Parliament and Council on Monday (18 December) on new rules to tighten pollution....
EU climate chief Hoekstra refuses to disclose clients as McKinsey consultant Michael Murphy December 09, 2023 EU Climate Action Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra has refused to disclose who he consulted for when working for management consultancy McKinsey,....