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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 future, a total of over 32 million metric tons of carbon…
Editorial Team•4 June 2025

Environmental policies
Hawaii raises visitor tax to fund…
Hawaii raises its visitor tax to 11% to protect nature and address…
Editorial Team•29 May 2025

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EU opens consultations on new ecodesign…
The European Commission launches four calls for evidence on ecodesign and labeling…
Editorial Team•27 May 2025

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EU climate action not working: more money and transparency needed
Although the share of the EU budget for climate action has increased over time, it still…
28 June 2023

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Sweden: 2040 electric target goes from 100% renewable to 100% fossil-free
Stockholm rethinks and modifies its goal of medium-term electrical decarbonisation in favor of "technological neutrality", giving…
25 June 2023

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Failed assault on Restoration Law, for now
The European People’s Party’s attempt to reject the Restoration Law proposal to the EU Commission comes…
20 June 2023

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UN attacks: “fossil fuels incompatible with human survival”
The Secretary General Antonio Guterres launches a stral against fossil fuel companies to give a boost…
16 June 2023

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IEA forecasts: Oil demand, peak ‘in sight’ before 2030
The medium-term market ratio "Oil 2023" (sustainabilityenvironment.com) - After three years of turmoil, from the pandemic…
15 June 2023

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A Horizon project will create the first market for battery recycling
The EU commission has financed with 4,9 million euros a plan in order to resolve the…
15 June 2023

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The IRA works: in 3 months the US photovoltaic market has installed…
The US solar industry records the best first quarter of its history, thanks to new incentives…
9 June 2023

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Heat pump systems, how to accelerate their spread?
European Commission launches second online public consultation as part of EU action plan on heat pumps
8 June 2023

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Renewable energy 2023, we are preparing to break a new record
According to the estimates of the International Energy Agency, the annual addition of renewable electricity capacity…
6 June 2023

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EU gas storage, sun and wind evaporate Putin’s blackmail
Thanks to solar and wind, EU storage at the end of winter was 57%. Without the…
2 June 2023

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Beating Trump with Denial: what says Ron DeSantis on climate
Although Florida is investing millions of dollars in adaptation projects, such as rising sea levels, Trump’s…
30 May 2023

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Italy and Germany the best in the EU for energy saving measures
An EEB dossier warns that the energy situation during the coming winter could be complex without…