European Union

Plus, steep decline in rainforest burning in Brazil's Amazon, the EV charging rollout is going steady in Europe, and bio-based chemicals plant plans are unveiled in Portugal

Are EU plans to reform its Emissions Trading System a lifeline for struggling industry and a much-needed boost for carbon removals, or a giant subsidy that gives firms more freedom to pollute?

New ACEA data shows the European car market has seen growing consumer interest in electric vehicles, as motorists respond to spike in oil prices

ResponsibleSteel calls for greater global policy alignment, common emission rules, and stronger traceability to support the steel industry’s low carbon transition

European Commission sets out plan to ease carbon costs for industry and unveils Electrification Action Plan - but campaigners fear reforms could slow pace of decarbonisation

Bloc's flagship carbon market helped avoid around 800 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually over two-year period, according to new data

Solar generated a record 52TWh of electricity across the bloc in June, according to a new analysis from think tank Ember

Leaked draft teases EU-wide electrification targets and incentives, Belgium and Tata Steel face legal action, and sports pitches help warm Dutch buildings

Countries are expected to report openly on their progress towards national climate goals under the Paris Agreement every two years

Diluting CO2 targets for new cars could result in 49 million fewer EVs on Europe’s roads by 2040, potentially leading to an additional €4bn a year in grid spending