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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

Environmental policies
Air quality improves in the EU, but in cities, pollutants exceed the…
The air quality in the EU is improving. Yet, despite the gradual reduction of emissions, the…
Editorial Team•29 August 2024

Policy and Affairs
The offshore wind sector will install 11 GW in 2024
Rystad Energy's forecasts rely on strong growth in the global offshore wind sector, supported by increased…
Editorial Team•26 August 2024

Environmental policies
The EU Nature Restoration Law has entered into force
On 18 August 2024 the “Nature Restoration law” came into force, the EU law that for…
Editorial Team•22 August 2024

Environmental policies
Protests widen against lithium mine in Serbia
Concerns about the use of arsenic and sulfuric acid in the lithium mine in Serbia. Health…
Editorial Team•14 August 2024

Policy and Affairs
Historic surpass, in China wind and photovoltaic capacity exceeds coal
According to consulting company Rystad Energy, photovoltaic will become the main source of electricity in China…
Editorial Team•5 August 2024

Policy and Affairs
International treaties “protect” 2 billion tons of fossil emissions
The G7 countries together, thus protect half of the fossil emissions protected by these treaties, which…
Editorial Team•2 August 2024

Policy and Affairs
European electricity production2024: PV and wind power defeat fossil fuels
Despite the recovery of demand, fossil electricity production in the European Union continues to decline. And…
Editorial Team•31 July 2024

Environmental policies
The unsustainable expansion of new fossil deposits in 2024
If all the new oil and gas deposits discovered this year were put into production, in…
Editorial Team•30 July 2024

Markets
Global demand for coal, IEA: stable consumption until 2025
After reaching a new peak in 2023, global coal demand seems to have embarked on a…
Editorial Team•24 July 2024

Environmental policies
Portugal’s NECP targets 93% renewable electricity 2030
The draft put in consultation,ins the previous government’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55%…
Editorial Team•24 July 2024

Policy and Affairs
PNIEC Italy: the 2030 targets on renewables and emissions
The National Plan Energy Climate (PNIEC) of Italy acquires its definitive size. Among the 2030 targets,…
Editorial Team•20 July 2024

Policy and Affairs
European electricity demand rises due to heat (including prices)
In the second week of July 2024, prices in the main European electricity markets increased, driven…