Energy & Environment

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Climate change 06-06-2024

Local action spearheading climate resilience – a special report

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In the face of escalating ecological, social, economic, and political challenges threatening life on Earth, a European network championing community-led climate change and sustainability initiatives has evolved.

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27-05-2024

New World Bank reports paint Europe’s climate preparedness as a hot mess in a hurry

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A new series of reports published recently by the World Bank in partnership with the European Commission paints a troubling picture of Europe’s readiness to handle the effects of climate change over the coming years.

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09-05-2024

Sustainability and society, the future of Europe’s leather industry

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The EU is a significant player in the global leather market, with a diverse range of products and industrial processes within its leather industry, but how are Europe's tanneries improving safety while focusing on sustainability?

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Energy 23-04-2024

Game on. Tackling the impact of large-scale sporting events

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Sports venues are notorious for their environmental impact. Issues with energy consumption, transport and waste management make these venues easy targets for individuals concerned about protecting the environment.

Life Terra seeks to bring people together to plant 500 million trees in Europe, harnessing and monitoring nature’s own carbon capture mechanism and enabling citizens to take urgent action against the climate crisis.
Climate change 14-04-2024

Europe’s tree planting drive

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This Special Report explores how policy makers, foresters and local communities are fighting against fight climate change with tree planting. In particular it examines how individuals are balancing some of the sustainability trade-offs associated with tree planting, to ensure that Europe's …

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02-04-2024

Raw materials, meeting Europe’s strategic needs

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Nickel is an important part of EV battery manufacturing because of its energy density and capacity retention. Demand for nickel is on an upward trajectory as EV sales surge, but despite extensive recycling efforts, nickel demand continues to outpace supply.

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15-03-2024

Advancing EU’s energy transition with innovative policies and projects

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EU policies strive to provide citizens and businesses with secure, sustainable, and affordable energy. This report looks at the InterConnect project, analysing its impact and outcomes.

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13-03-2024

Europe’s wind power industry heads into calmer seas

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To achieve the EU's target of having at least 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, with a goal of reaching 45%, a significant boost in wind power capacity is essential. This report examines the wind industry and its transition into 2024.

13-02-2024

Biosolutions – the hi-tech ecosystem accelerating Europe’s Green Deal

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Biosolutions represent the fusion of biology and technology, offering powerful tools to address climate change, enhance biodiversity preservation and environmental protection, and ensure food security.

16-01-2024

Certification as a tool to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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Biofuels are seen as a key means to decarbonise the transport sector, with growing quantities of green fuels set to be used in planes and ships, as well as road transport. In this special report, Euractiv examines the role of biofuel certification schemes.

20-12-2023

The bioeconomy: What next for Europe?

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When it was launched in 2012, the EU’s bioeconomy strategy was primarily focused on the production of fuels for transport. That policy has since been reversed to focus on bio-based chemicals and materials like textiles and bioplastics.

30-11-2023

Conserving nature in Europe: Mitigating climate change and biodiversity loss

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Europe and the world face many technical and societal challenges when it comes to climate change and conservation efforts. While there has been a recent push to increase awareness of these issues, these efforts often fall short of their goals …

Climate change 10-11-2023

Forests, nature and carbon removals in Europe

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The European Union does not only want to slash its greenhouse gas emissions but also boost the amount of carbon it removes from the atmosphere in order to prevent drastic global warming – and healthy forests have a big part to play in this.

18-09-2023

Energy efficiency: Taking Europe to the next level

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With its recently-updated Energy Efficiency Directive, Europe has taken a decisive step forward in its bid to reduce energy consumption and shake off its dependence on Russian fossil fuels. But major efforts remain to be made when it comes to reducing energy use in buildings.

27-07-2023

Europe’s melting glaciers

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The relentless march of climate change has taken a devastating toll on Europe's Alpine regions. From altered river flows to moving borders and shifting local economies, EURACTIV examines the multifaceted consequences of Europe's melting glaciers.

30-06-2023

Hydrogen: Unlocking Europe’s potential

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Despite the hydrogen economy still being in its infancy, Europe is already buzzing with new projects, as governments and private investors raise their ambition and inject billions into the development of the clean-burning fuel. In this special report, EURACTIV looks at …

Climate change 26-06-2023

Restoring Europe’s forests

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In this special report, EURACTIV looks at how the EU’s proposed Nature Restoration Law can help strengthen Europe’s forests and make them more resilient to shocks caused by climate change – including pests, fires and drought.

01-06-2023

Heat pumps: Gearing up for the boom years

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The heat pump industry is entering a transformative decade, with major producers jostling for market share, consumers angling for state support and EU governments aiming to nurture the bloc's nascent industry while meeting climate goals.

31-05-2023

Critical raw materials: Navigating the complexities

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The European Union aim to develop its own mining industry to reduce dependence on China for raw materials deemed essential to the bloc's green transition. But successfully navigating the geopolitical and domestic complexities of raw material supply chains will be no small feat.

Buildings 28-04-2023

Is there a role for concrete in sustainable construction?

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Sustainable construction practices are becoming increasingly important as Europe seeks to reduce its carbon footprint and boost the circularity of its economy, putting concrete into the spotlight of industry and policymakers.

26-04-2023

Wind energy sector at the crossroads

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Despite favourable winds prompted by the EU’s rising climate ambition, the European wind energy industry is facing a combination of challenges caused by inflation, supply chain issues, and growing competition from cheaper Chinese manufacturers.

24-04-2023

Power grid flexibility

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With electric cars and heat pumps deployed on a massive scale across Europe, many fear blackouts risk occurring because of the additional stress these put on the local power distribution networks.

12-04-2023

Lithium: Driving Europe’s future mobility

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As the demand for electric vehicles continues to surge, the availability of lithium, a key component in electric car batteries, has become a pressing concern for the EU.

Energy 07-04-2023

The challenge of decarbonising Europe’s largest buildings

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Europe is packed with landmarks such as historical buildings, business towers, or sport stadiums. As Europe aims to reach net-zero emissions by mid-century, decarbonising large buildings is both a huge challenge and an opportunity.

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