Policy and Affairs
Policy and Affairs
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
Policy and Affairs
EU opens consultations on new ecodesign…
The European Commission launches four calls for evidence on ecodesign and labeling…
Editorial Team•27 May 2025
Environmental policies
EU set to miss two-thirds of green deal targets by 2030
Green deal objectives: EU falters as only 8 of 28 indicators are on track, risking failure…
Editorial Team•25 February 2025
Environmental policies
Japan to Cut Emissions by 60% by 2035
Tokyo sets ambitious emission reduction targets: 60% by 2035, 73% by 2040. The current goal remains…
Editorial Team•20 February 2025
Policy and Affairs
China sets new records in coal power plant approvals
In 2023, Beijing approved 66.7 GW of new coal plants and started construction on 94.5 GW—the…
Editorial Team•13 February 2025
Policy and Affairs
CBAM regulation rollback: exemptions set for 80% of European businesses
Up to 180,000 importing companies out of 200,000 may be exempt from the EU’s carbon border…
Editorial Team•10 February 2025
Environmental policies
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Priorities for Buildings and Transportation
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is possible with existing technologies. Electrification, efficiency, and behavioral changes can cut…
Editorial Team•5 February 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
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