Europe
'Falling like dominos': Renewables records continue to topple across Europe
New analysis reveals that on May 24th over half of the continent's power came from renewables, as UK's coal-free run extends beyond 50 days
Europe enjoys record €60bn EV investment surge ahead of stricter car CO2 rules
Europe overtook China for government and industry investment in electric cars and batteries last year, analysis suggests
'Bold and visionary': MEPs demand 'massive' €2tr EU green recovery package
European Parliament adopts resolution calling for EU coronavirus recovery fund that prioritises net zero and the Paris Agreement
Boris Johnson promises to prioritise low carbon investment in UK Covid-19 recovery
Prime Minister says commitment to net zero transition is 'undiminished' and tells MPs the aviation sector should look to curb CO2 emissions once flights resume, as pressure mounts on EU for green stimulus package
EU Commission: Green finance 'integral' to Europe's pandemic recovery
European policymakers seek views on renewed Sustainable Finance Strategy set for launch later this year
EU carbon market emissions fell 8.7 per cent in 2019, data indicates
Greenhouse gas emissions traded under Europe's ETS dropped 8.7 per cent overall last year, although many airlines saw their CO2 rise
Trump administration guts Obama-era fuel efficiency standard
California and the Natural Resources Defense Council have pledged to challenge the regulation, which the government is touting as its largest deregulatory initiative to date, in court.
Carmakers lobby EU to delay CO2 standards as Covid-19 slams brakes on industry
Auto trade bodies call for 'some adjustment to timing' of EU CO2 standards, as White House seeks to weaken fuel efficiency rules in US
Coal power in 2019: Global capacity grows, but pipeline slows sharply
Number of coal plants under development dropped in 2019, yet new capacity still grew and the impact of Covid-19 remains uncertain, study shows
GOs and REGOs: Corporate demand for renewables rose across Europe in 2019, data confirms
Strong growth in corporate demand for renewable energy backed by European certificates of origin outpaced supply in 2019, data shows
Coronavirus: How falling power demand is impacting green energy
With the pandemic spurring a dramatic drop in economic activity across Europe, electricity, renewables and carbon prices have also plummeted
'Significant slowdown': European energy storage growth falls in 2019
Total of just 1GWh of energy storage added across Europe last year due to higher competition and lower prices, trade body warns
Coronavirus: European wind power project delays likely, trade body warns
WindEurope reports that first supply chain delays already noticeable but claims it is 'too soon to judge' impact on sector revenues
'Climate neutrality is our destiny': EU unveils net zero by 2050 Climate Law
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen claims law will see net zero taken into account 'in all future policy and legislation'
Electric dreams? How electrifying transport, buildings, and industry can drive deep CO2 cuts
But BloombergNEF analysis highlights gaping holes where supportive policies are needed to spur widespread decarbonisation towards net zero
'We ask for fairness': Von der Leyen warns countries to price carbon or face border tax
European Commission President warns nations it will tax products imported into EU unless a “global level playing field” is established
'A perfect storm for coal': Europe and US drive global dip in coal use
But fuel use set to remain 'broadly stable' over next five years as falling demand in West is offset by surging growth in Asia, according to International Energy Agency
Study: Europe has enough untapped onshore wind capacity to power entire world
New study from the University of Sussex and Aarhus University finds Europe could produce 100 times more wind power than it does currently
There is good news for the green economy
Despite a turbulent summer, we shouldn't lose faith in our ability to tackle the climate crisis, argues Green MEP Molly Scott Cato
UK train operators U-turn on Interrail exit
BREAKING: Following outcry over yesterday's announcement that Britain would leave EU-wide rail pass scheme, Britain's rail industry changes course
'Wrong direction of travel': Britain's railways to exit EU Interrail scheme sparking aviation emission fears
From January 2020 Interrail and Eurail ticket holders wil not be able to use their passes on UK rail network, sparking concern move could encourage more people onto planes
Coal collapse: Are coal power's days in Europe numbered?
Coal power generation in the EU has plummeted 19 per cent since the start of the year, according to analysis by Sandbag, but will the trend continue?
Climate change made European heatwave at least five times likelier
Searing heat shows crisis is 'here and now', say scientists, and worse than predicted
Multi-billion windfall: Europe invested €27bn in new wind farms in 2018
Record amount of future new wind capacity will be financed from last year's investment, according to WindEurope
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