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Environmental policies

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 burning across Canada, 120 of which were classified as out of…

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

The EU begins the phase-out of Russian gas with a full import…

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

Israel attacks Iran, sparking fears of oil supply cuts through the Hormuz…


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
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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

Rinnovabili • Trump eases auto tariffs: the 100-day move that could shake up U.S. carmakers
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Trump eases auto tariffs: the 100-day move that could shake up U.S.…

Auto tariffs Trump plan suspends duties on steel and aluminum, aiming to support U.S. supply chains…

Rinnovabili • Gas from the US: EU may loosen methane rules to secure LNG trade
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Is the EU weakening methane rules to favor gas from the US?

To boost US LNG imports and ease trade talks with Washington, the European Commission is reportedly…

Rinnovabili • US tariffs: Meloni meets Trump at the White House to defend EU interests
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Meloni at the White House: high-stakes meeting with Trump on EU tariffs

Meloni visits Trump at the White House to address US tariffs on EU goods. Italy seeks…

Rinnovabili • EU strategy aims to steer energy-intensive industry through transition
Environmental policies
EU strategy aims to steer energy-intensive industry through transition

The EU backs a plan to support energy-intensive industry with reforms to cut costs, emissions, and…

Rinnovabili • EU hydrogen targets at risk: cost, dependency, and delays raise doubts
Environmental policies
EU hydrogen targets at risk: cost, dependency, and delays raise doubts

EU hydrogen targets face major challenges in cost, dependency, and project delays, putting 2030 goals out…

Rinnovabili • Carbon border tax: Italy, France, Slovakia seek CBAM overhaul
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Italy, France, and Slovakia push to rewrite EU carbon border tax rules

Carbon border tax under pressure: Italy, France, and Slovakia call for fewer burdens and stronger protections…