Policy and Affairs

Policy and Affairs
Trump eases auto tariffs: the 100-day move that could shake up U.S. carmakers
Auto tariffs Trump plan suspends duties on steel and aluminum, aiming to support U.S. supply chains and ease pressure on automakers.
Editorial Team•30 April 2025

Policy and Affairs
Is the EU weakening methane rules…
To boost US LNG imports and ease trade talks with Washington, the…
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

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Record CO2, CH4 and NOx in 2023: never so high the concentration…
There is no sign that efforts to contain emissions are slowing the accumulation of greenhouse gases…
9 April 2024

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Photovoltaic roofs in Europe, which country is more committed?
CAN Europe and eco-union publish an update of the Rooftop Solar PV Comparison launched in 2022
5 April 2024

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IPCC is wrong about global warming because it doesn’t understand aerosols
In a white paper, climate scientist James Hansen argues that the climate data of the last…
4 April 2024

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Ammonia to “clean up” coal-fired power plant: the first test in Japan
Jera started on 1 April co-combustion of a coal mix and 20% ammonia at Unit 4…
2 April 2024

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A European Central Carbon Bank to make CO2 removal effective
Just as the EU now makes it more expensive to emit CO2 through the carbon market,…
29 March 2024

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Methane emission limits: stricter rules in the US
Flaring and venting emissions in the United States have quadrupled in 30 years. In 2021, oil…
28 March 2024

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Europe can achieve zero emissions in 2040 without nuclear
An Environmental European Bureau report explains, data in hand, that renewable growth, reduced energy demand and…
26 March 2024

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In Brussels there is an elephant in the room: EU transport emissions
Since 1990 the greenhouse gases generated by cars, ships and aircraft have increased by 25% and…
21 March 2024

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Oil & gas must also play its part: the EU position on…
To the new global goal of climate finance - which will supplant the current $100 billion…
21 March 2024

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France proposes a ban on exports of used clothing
Exports of used clothing displace more than 20% of European textile waste to low-income countries. Paris…
20 March 2024

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2040 EU targets ignore one priority: decarbonising heating and cooling
In a joint statement, 18 industrial associations and NGOs called on the Commission not to remain…
17 March 2024

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Europe hands over to tractors: whitebait ready for many EU agriculture climate…
Via GAEC 5,6,7, 8, from mandatory will become voluntary. Exemptions from controls and sanctions for small…