Policy and Affairs

Policy and Affairs
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 considering a more flexible approach to its new methane emissions regulation
Editorial Team•23 April 2025

Policy and Affairs
Meloni at the White House: high-stakes…
Meloni visits Trump at the White House to address US tariffs on…
Editorial Team•18 April 2025

Environmental policies
EU strategy aims to steer energy-intensive…
The EU backs a plan to support energy-intensive industry with reforms to…
Editorial Team•7 April 2025

Environmental policies
EU Competitiveness Compass: What’s Next for Energy, Climate, and Industry?
The EU Competitiveness Compass aims to boost Europe's strategic autonomy, innovation, and green transition. Discover key…
Editorial Team•31 January 2025

Environmental policies
Environmental Lobbies: What’s Behind the Scandal Over EU Funds for NGOs?
An investigation by a Dutch newspaper has sparked criticism against former EU Commission Vice President Frans…
Editorial Team•27 January 2025

Environmental policies
What Donald Trump decided on climate and energy
Donald Trump reverses climate policies with an exit from the Paris Agreement, expanded fossil fuel drilling,…
Editorial Team•21 January 2025

Environmental policies
United States Enforces Permanent Ban on Offshore Drilling Across an Area Eight…
Biden's last major act as President prohibits oil and gas drilling along the Atlantic and most…
Editorial Team•13 January 2025

Environmental policies
Liberia and Panama Support Global Shipping Emissions Tax, Covering 66% of Fleet
Liberia and Panama back the global shipping emissions tax, representing 66% of the global fleet. Learn…
Editorial Team•9 January 2025

Environmental policies
Russian Gas Transit via Ukraine Ends: EU Assures “No Cause for Concern”
The EU is prepared for the end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, replacing volumes with…
Editorial Team•3 January 2025

Environmental policies
USB-C Charging: The Universal Standard Takes Over, Marking a Loss for Apple
The EU mandates USB-C charging ports for all electronic devices, reducing e-waste and saving €250M annually.…
Editorial Team•1 January 2025

Environmental policies
What COP29 Decided on Climate Finance: Key Takeaways
At COP29, industrialized nations pledged $300 billion annually for climate aid by 2035, setting a $1.3…
Editorial Team•28 December 2024

Environmental policies
Fossil Fuel Subsidies Surpass $1.5 Trillion Worldwide
Global fossil fuel subsidies exceeded $1.5 trillion in 2023, as G7 nations fall behind on promises…
Editorial Team•28 December 2024

Environmental policies
Biden’s US Promises a 61-66% Emissions Cut by 2035—But What About Trump’s?
One Month Before Trump Takes Office, Outgoing President Biden Sets New U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction…
Editorial Team•23 December 2024

COP
Global Accord on Desertification Fails: COP16 in Riyadh Ends Without Consensus
The COP16 summit in Riyadh concluded without a global accord on desertification, highlighting a divide between…
Editorial Team•19 December 2024

Environmental policies
Towards a European Climate Risk Insurance System: The BCE-EIOPA Proposal
Discover how the European Central Bank (ECB) and EIOPA are paving the way for a robust…