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Trump’s latest move deals a blow to solar and wind energy
A new directive from the Department of the Interior raises federal scrutiny for renewable energy projects, threatening solar and wind development nationwide.
Erminia Voccia•29 July 2025
Environmental policies
Tariffs: EU seeks deal with Trump…
The EU aims to avoid tariffs with a Trump deal, as tensions…
Editorial Team•9 July 2025
Environmental policies
U.S. tariffs, tense hours for Europe…
U.S. tariffs raise concern in Europe as the August 1 deadline nears,…
Editorial Team•8 July 2025
Policy and Affairs
Energy: technology subsidies production, US rules
The Treasury Department has published a proposal for guidelines on the 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit…
20 December 2023
Policy and Affairs
The shadow of the ISDS mechanism on the exit from fossils decided…
The alarm of the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Environment: the system of…
20 December 2023
Policy and Affairs
Financing energy efficiency, EU recommendations and the Coalition
European Commission explains how best to use national energy efficiency funds while continuing work on the…
19 December 2023
Policy and Affairs
Toxic substances: 1 out of 5 products in the EU
Out of more than 2400 objects analysed over the past year across Europe, 18% had levels…
19 December 2023
Scientific Reports
Global Coal Demand Record 2023
The IEA expects that this year we will reach the peak in world coal consumption. While…
18 December 2023
Policy and Affairs
Taxes on imported solar panels: Brazil says yes, the EU reflects
From 2024 to 2027, photovoltaic modules assembled in Brazil will be subject to an import tariff…
14 December 2023
Policy and Affairs
Energy Performance of Building Directive: there is an agreement
Agreement was reached on the revision text of the Directive on the energy performance of buildings…
12 December 2023
Scientific Reports
No G20 country is in line with Paris Agreement commitments
Governments far removed from consistency with the Paris Accord. Climate Action Tracker analysis shows inconsistency of…
8 December 2023
Policy and Affairs
New Belt and Road Initiative: 128 GW installed of which 39 renewable
The Belt and Road Initiative launched in 2013 by the Chinese government has implemented over 300…
20 November 2023
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Fossil Companies Must Take Peak Oil & Gas Demand Seriously
In order to be prepared for the future decline in demand, fossil companies must focus their…
15 November 2023
Policy and Affairs
Climate negotiations, EU priorities at COP28
Use Global Stocktake to boost global climate ambition. Cut fossil subsidies by 2025 at the latest.…
7 November 2023
Policy and Affairs
Portugal: 149 hours of renewable energy
Portuguese renewable production met national electricity consumption from 4:00 local time on 31 October to 9:00…
7 November 2023
Environmental policies
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