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Rinnovabili • U.S. tariffs pressure Europe amid rising global tensions
Environmental policies
U.S. tariffs, tense hours for Europe as deadline looms

U.S. tariffs raise concern in Europe as the August 1 deadline nears, with economic risks and global tensions on the rise

Rinnovabili • EPA suspends 139 employees after criticism of Trump
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EPA suspends 139 employees over letter…

The letter, addressed to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, contains harsh criticism of…

Rinnovabili • USA–China deal restores rare-earth exports
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USA and China reach a deal…

Beijing appears to have confirmed a formal agreement with Washington on the…


Rinnovabili • Trump forest protection rollback ends Clinton-era safeguards
Environmental policies
Trump moves to dismantle forest protection rule, risking 58 million acres

For now, nearly 4.2 million acres of forestland in Colorado may remain protected despite Trump’s announcement.

Rinnovabili • Nuclear contamination in Iran: what we know so far
Environmental policies
What we know about the nuclear contamination risk in Iran

The nuclear contamination risk in Iran grows as 60% of uranium stockpiles remain hidden and targeted…

Rinnovabili • Green Claims Directive, the EU prepares to withdraw the proposal
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EU Commission ready to pull back on Green Claims Directive

The EU may withdraw the Green Claims Directive due to political pressure, stalling efforts to fight…

Rinnovabili • G7 Canada wildfire charter ignores global warming link
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G7 Summit in Canada, the wildfire charter omits global warming

While world leaders were gathered in the scenic mountains of Kananaskis, an estimated 225 wildfires were…

Rinnovabili • Phase-out of Russian gas: EU to end imports by 2027
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EU unveils plan to end Russian gas imports by 2027

The EU begins the phase-out of Russian gas with a full import ban by 2027 targeting…

Rinnovabili • Israel attacks Iran, Hormuz Strait shutdown is worst-case scenario
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Israel attacks Iran, Hormuz Strait shutdown is worst-case scenario

Israel attacks Iran, sparking fears of oil supply cuts through the Hormuz Strait and driving crude…

Rinnovabili • EU priorities on energy efficiency according to Dan Jørgensen
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EU priorities on energy efficiency according to Dan Jørgensen

Energy efficiency is central to EU climate and security goals, with new measures targeting SMEs, data…

Rinnovabili • liquefied natural gas capacity set for historic growth by 2030
Environmental policies
Liquefied natural gas market braces for record expansion by 2030

Liquefied natural gas is set for record growth: between 2025 and 2030, nearly 290 bcm per…

Rinnovabili • Gaza carbon footprint exceeds emissions of 36 nations
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Gaza war’s carbon footprint exceeds that of entire nations

The destruction and potential reconstruction of Gaza may have caused, and could still cause in the…

Rinnovabili • Hawaii visitor tax increase supports climate and nature protection
Environmental policies
Hawaii raises visitor tax to fund environmental protection and climate resilience

Hawaii raises its visitor tax to 11% to protect nature and address climate risks, with total…

Rinnovabili • Ecodesign updates, EU launches 4 consultations on refrigerators
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EU opens consultations on new ecodesign standards for refrigerators

The European Commission launches four calls for evidence on ecodesign and labeling for home and direct-sales…

Rinnovabili • Energy bureaucracy: EU considers new cuts to boost industry
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Beyond the Omnibus: will the EU cut energy bureaucracy?

The EU may ease energy bureaucracy rules to support businesses and improve competitiveness across the bloc