energy transition

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Renewables are meeting 95% of Portugal’s electricity needs. How did it become a European leader?

Portugal generated an ‘historic’ 95 per cent of its electricity from renewables in April, according to the network operator REN.…

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Critical Raw Materials – Lithium

The Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), recently adopted by the EU Council, paves the way for the European industry to…

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‘False promises and phantom emissions’: How was Shell able to double its carbon credits in Canada?

Shell has sold millions of ‘phantom’ carbon credits based on emissions savings that never happened, according to a new investigation.…

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Battery costs have dropped 90% in under 15 years giving renewables a boost, new IEA report reveals

Battery costs have dropped by more than 90 per cent in the last 15 years, a new report from the…

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G7 commits to phasing out coal by mid 2030s – but environmental groups aren’t happy

G7 countries have agreed to phase out coal power during the first half of the 2030s. The Environment, Energy and…

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Shuttered coal power plants can find a second life as clean energy hubs

The global transition from fossil to clean energy is well underway in Europe. Since 2012, coal-fired generation in the EU…

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Bulgaria and Poland to increase climate adaptation and just transition efforts, Commission says

Bulgaria and Poland’s national energy and climate plans (NECPs) are insufficient to make a fair contribution towards meeting EU efforts…

My Europe

Macron stirs debate on nuclear deterrents being used on EU’s behalf

Macron urges ‘open’ debate on nuclear deterrents being used to defend the EU, as stated in an interview published by regional…

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Ocean protection and solar balconies: Positive environmental stories from 2024

Eco-anxiety, climate doom, environmental existential dread – as green journalists, we see these terms used a lot – and often…

Business & economy

Wasting renewables: Where is Europe in the race for clean energy transition?

Europe is not yet on track with its energy transition goals, but it is best positioned to succeed in reaching…

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