Policy and Affairs

Policy and Affairs
With Trump’s science cuts, Europe seeks research independence
Trump’s budget cuts to key U.S. science agencies are pushing Europe to develop its own climate and weather data infrastructure, fearing loss of access.
Erminia Voccia•4 August 2025

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Trump signs 15% tariffs into law,…
The White House confirms 15% tariffs on EU goods starting August 7.…
Paolo Travisi•1 August 2025

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Global coal demand stalls at record…
After years of post-COVID growth, coal demand hits a plateau in 2025,…
Alessandro Petrone•30 July 2025

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Electricity sector, the first network code on EU cybersecurity
The delegated act, adopted yesterday from Brussels, represents a first great step in order to improve…
13 March 2024

Policy and Affairs
Electricity sector, the first network code on EU cybersecurity
The delegated act, adopted yesterday by Brussels, represents a first major step towards improving the cyber…
Editorial Team•12 March 2024

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Agreement on Net-Zero Industry Act, ok to resilience rods
Council and EU Parliament agree on the Net-Zero Industry Act. New criteria for procurement procedures and…
5 March 2024

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EU: There will be no blockage on imported solar panels
European Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson says UE will not close its borders to Chinese PV
4 March 2024

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Commission urges EU countries to save another 15% of gas
Commission proposes to Council to adopt recommendation to prolong voluntary measures to reduce gas demand
29 February 2024

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World’s largest ocean-based carbon removal plant facility in Singapore
The goal is to bring the cost of direct CO2 removal below $100 per ton by…
28 February 2024

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Used heavy vehicles: so Europe secretly pollutes the global South
The UN Environmental Protection Agency (UNEP) has photographed the impact on the environment, climate and health…
26 February 2024

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The EU does not need more gas and oil from Norway, Algeria,…
A report by Oil Change International estimates that if the 27 fully implement the announced climate…
22 February 2024

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The auto industry is voluntarily slowing the spread of electric cars
The car industry is deliberately slowing down the spread of EVs in Europe by choosing an…
21 February 2024

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ETS Transport and buildings will reduce emissions 5 times faster
hen the new "parallel" carbon market, covering both road and real estate transport, enters into force…
15 February 2024

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Ukraine must demand compensation from Russia for environmental damage of war
The final report of the 12 experts called by Kiev to suggest the next steps to…
13 February 2024

Policy and Affairs
Negotiations on the climate finance post-2025 begin, the dossier at the heart…
The speech of the UNFCCC Executive Secretary sets the limits within which discussions should move ahead…