Policy and Affairs
Policy and Affairs
U.S. diesel export ban puts Europe at risk as Trump targets fuel prices
Europe faces a new energy supply threat as President Donald Trump considers restricting U.S. diesel exports, a move aimed at lowering domestic fuel prices that could further…
Erminia Voccia•6 October 2026
Environmental policies
Trump-Xi summit: China’s rare earth export…
Washington and Beijing have extended their trade truce through January 2027, preserving…
Erminia Voccia•25 September 2026
Environmental policies
Brazil ties data center tax incentives…
Brazil is linking tax breaks for data centers to strict renewable energy,…
Stefania Del Bianco•10 September 2026
Policy and Affairs
China is holding back graphite exports. What now?
Beijing continues to make its weight felt on the global supply chains of critical materials. From…
20 October 2023
Policy and Affairs
EU heavy vehicle emissions, Council holds -90% by 2040
The Council approved its negotiating position on measures to cut emissions from new heavy goods vehicles.…
19 October 2023
Policy and Affairs
EU wants “unabated” fossil phase out at Cop28 in Dubai
Yesterday, the EU’s 27 environment ministers agreed on a common negotiating position ahead of the December…
18 October 2023
Policy and Affairs
The climate crisis is an “existential” threat: the World Bank’s new mandate
The establishment of Bretton Woods during last week’s annual plenary formally extended its mandate to include…
16 October 2023
Policy and Affairs
EU has approved of all the provisions of the package Fit for…
Von der Leyen: "The European Green Deal is bringing the change we need to reduce CO2…
9 October 2023
Policy and Affairs
Uncertain winter freezes Germany’s farewell to coal again
The German government has extended the standby of some lignite plants until March 2024 to maintain…
6 October 2023
Policy and Affairs
Nuclear power puts in difficulty the reform of the European electricity market
Tensions between France and Germany on State aid to the national electricity park increase, and reaching…
4 October 2023
Policy and Affairs
Holland closes Groningen, the Europe’s largest gas field
The total stop will be in 2024, only 11 wells remain operational (sustainabilityenvironment.com) - Europe’s largest…
3 October 2023
Policy and Affairs
England introduces ban on disposable plastic
Announced in January, comes into force the ban on disposable plastic was put by the government.…
2 October 2023
Policy and Affairs
Working in photovoltaics: 800,000 employed in 2023, 1mln in 2025
The latest solar employment report from solarpower Europe reveals that the photovoltaic workforce has grown by…
28 September 2023
Policy and Affairs
Reducing emissions, India will put a roof on petrochemical, steel, cement and…
This is informally announced by government officials at the Reuters Agency. The targets should be unveiled…
27 September 2023
Policy and Affairs
Stop Endothermic cars 2035: e-fuel will only be 100% carbon neutral
In the draft new measure, rewritten on pressure from Germany to make room for electric fuels,…
26 September 2023
Environmental policies
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