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'Creative and resilient': EU launches clean energy islands initiative
Governments invited to apply for funding for island renewables and energy efficiency projects
When will the Capacity Market confusion end?
With Greenpeace backing a judicial review into the Capacity Market suspension, hopes are fading fast that auctions could go ahead this year - and that implications for coal and clean tech alike
Mind the gap: Frustration grows over lapsed EU computer energy efficiency label scheme
Experts fear withdrawal of Energy Star label scheme from the EU market will make it trickier for businesses to source energy efficient office equipment
European Commission launches investigation into UK Capacity Market
Probe will determine whether subsidy scheme is in line with EU State Aid rules following shock court ruling last year
Juncker declares a quarter of EU budget will be targeted on climate action
European Commission President talks up bloc's climate strategy, as Greta Thunberg calls for more ambitious targets
AB InBev launches UK trial for LNG truck
World's largest brewer trials gas-powered truck, as major corporates press EU for bolder action to drive green truck market
Tesla to snap up battery developer Maxwell Technologies in $218m deal
Elon Musk's electric vehicle giant moves to strengthen its battery division with all-stock transaction
EU proposes ban on 90 per cent of microplastic pollutants
European Chemicals Agency draft law aims to cut 400,000 tonnes of plastic pollution
UK has biggest fossil fuel subsidies in the EU, finds commission
Subsidies for coal, oil and gas are not falling despite EU pledges to tackle climate change
EU agrees 2025 coal subsidy phase out rules
But Poland gets a special clause, and fresh data suggests renewables rollout must be boosted to hit green power targets
EU ordered to strengthen car emissions tests in 'landmark' court ruling
General Court of the EU orders reversal to decision that allowed carmakers to exceed emissions limits by up to 110 per cent during on-road tests
IA to launch consultation on ESG fund classification
First State's Oulton to chair
Net Zero: EU Commission targets 'climate neutral and prosperous' Europe by 2050
EU Commission adopts draft long-term strategy to deliver net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
Polish government split over coal ahead of UN climate summit
The energy minister has published a statement in defence of coal, which was swiftly disavowed by the presidency of the upcoming COP24 climate negotiations
EU must set 'clear direction' for 2050 net zero target, member states demand
Member states and businesses pile pressure on EU to raise ambition on climate change and clean energy
Business groups and NGOs call for 'climate proof' 1.5C EU budget
Business groups and NGOs call for 'climate proof' EU budget that aligns with Paris Agreement, as Council backs review of how to build 'net zero' emission economy
Forty per cent of Europeans say their next car likely to be electric
New survey from Ipsos Mori underscores growing popularity of electric vehicles, but price remains a major barrier to uptake
Net zero emissions by 2050 is 'within reach' for Europe
Hitting net zero carbon emissions by 2050 is feasible but needs radical action across Europe's economy, new study concludes
Tech companies unclear over stance on potential new EU climate targets
Leaked document shows BusinessEurope group would oppose more ambitious goals
EU and California to step up carbon market cooperation
Officials agree to strengthen collaboration in bid to more closely aligning regions' carbon markets
Brexit deal needs energy and climate chapter, business claims
Businesses sign open letter to Jean-Claude Juncker and Theresa May warning joint agreement necessary for UK-EU energy security and climate leadership
European Commission ditches tariffs on Chinese solar imports
After five years, EU decides to lift price controls on Chinese solar panels entering the EU
Global briefing...Australia's Turnbull u-turns on climate policy
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EU will increase pledge to Paris Agreement, says Cañete
The EU will raise its Paris deal pledge to 45 per cent, a spokesperson for the European Commission told CHN
