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EU gets tough on carbon border tax, vows to protect domestic producers

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EU-made combustion cars to comply with 90% emissions reduction by 2035

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EU energy ministers back fund for cross-border resilience from 2028

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Hypertropical climate in the Amazon could trigger mass tree die-offs

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EU auditors question 'unclear' impact of LIFE environmental funds

EU auditors found that the environmental funds under the LIFE programme are difficult to assess, according to their latest audit. They also urged the European Commission to increase oversight as 123 new projects were recently awarded €358 million in LIFE funding.

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European Commission to open up energy law to speed up grid permits

The Commission said it will work to broker a political compromise among member states to accelerate the development of electricity interconnections as part of the "Grids Package".

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EU climate law delays carbon tax on buildings and transport to 2028

An EU law setting a 2040 emissions reduction target of 90% has been backed by lawmakers, closing a controversial political debate on the bloc's green transition – but the introduction of a carbon tax on construction and road transport has been pushed back.

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Climate change is coming for the world's GDP, says UNEP report

A global change in direction is necessary to help secure a healthy planet, according to a new UN report.

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Commission's simplification of green laws eases reporting requirements

The EU executive is simplifying environmental laws to "reduce administrative burden" on industry, but environmental groups argue that the decision is a reprieve for polluters.

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EU hydrogen market hampered by costly production, regulator says

The European Union's goal of producing 10 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen by 2030 are at odds with current market reality, where production and regulation costs leave investors unconvinced.

Climate

Copernicus: 2025 on track to be joint-second warmest year

The rising temperatures reflect the ‘accelerating pace of climate change’, says Copernicus.

Europe Today

Seven countries ask EU executive to revoke 2035 diesel and petrol ban

Pressure from EU countries, lawmakers and the automotive industry is likely pushing the European Commission to delay the revision of the bloc's ban on diesel and petrol cars by 2035.

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Commission to unveil €1.2tr plan to revamp EU power grid, leak shows

The European Commission has identified eight key energy projects under the "Grids Package" to be announced this week, Euronews has learned. The plan aims to increase electricity transmission across the EU27. The EU executive will also endorse storage and hydrogen projects.

Climate

How climate change has become the property market’s biggest threat

From plummeting house prices to insurable homes, climate change is impacting the property market around the world.

Climate

‘Risk to the workforce’: Why climate change is coming for your job

More than one billion workers are exposed to high heat episodes - with almost a third experiencing negative health effects.

Climate

Major study on global cost of climate change retracted. Here’s why

Authors have pulled a 2024 climate study after admitting that data errors had led them to overstate their findings.

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European Commission keeps Portuguese lithium mine's 'strategic' status

The European Union is prioritising domestic production of key raw materials to manufacture electric vehicles without becoming reliant on other world powers.

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Parliament backs 'carbon monitoring' of EU heavy industry imports

European lawmakers voted to boost heavy industry imports monitoring a few days before the European Commission is due to reinforce legislation for the bloc's carbon border tax.

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EU lawmakers backed end of Russian gas imports by 2027

The EU is trying to end all energy dependency on Moscow and to stop financing its war against Ukraine. Landlocked countries will be protected by a suspension clause in case of an emergency. Still, Hungary and Slovakia may challenge the law.

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‘Act now and act fast’: 500 scientists back urgent climate declaration

The Dartington Declaration calls for ‘unprecedented’ cuts to emissions to prevent global temperatures exceeding 1.5℃.

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EU's climate funds risk being used for dirty projects, experts say

Scientific experts and civil society organisations criticised the European Commission's decision to consider gas pipelines eligible for EU climate funding for the development of hydrogen infrastructure. Critics say it's greenwashing and expensive.

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EU bets on nature-based products to increase domestic competitiveness

Nature-based products such as biofuels and bioplastics will be looked to as drivers of green growth under a recently announced bioeconomy strategy, but critics are wary of overexploitation.

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Air pollution worse near airports and ports, EU green agency says

With nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter contaminating the air near ports and airports, affected regions are being urged to step up their monitoring efforts.

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EU countries falling behind on municipal waste recycling, auditors say

The European Court of Auditors says a frail recycling industry, poor funding management and insufficient funds are all major obstacles.

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EU partners with Africa to step up clean power and infrastructure

European and African leaders met in Luanda during the EU-African Union summit where they pledged to increase trade in renewable energy and critical raw materials. Shortly before, European leaders met in Johannesburg for the G20, where the bloc struck a trade deal with South Africa.

Climate

Billions at risk from ‘alarming’ climate change in mountain regions

Scientists warn accelerating climate change in mountain regions is increasing the risk of "devastating" floods and hazardous events.

Europe News

COP30's failure in curbing fossil fuels reveals cracked global order

As the UN flagship climate summit failed to agree on a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels, the European Union finds itself increasingly alone in a world distancing itself from its climate ambitions.

Europe News

EU executive touts increase of biofuels uptake for aviation, maritime

Exclusive: The EU wants to increase the uptake of biofuels for the aviation and maritime sectors to cut pollution from heavy transport. Ukraine could play a key role.

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COP30: new deal on climate action reached, but no fossil fuels roadmap

UN climate talks in Brazil resulted in a modest agreement to increase financial support for countries most affected by extreme weather linked to climate change. However, but offered no roadmap to phase out fossil fuels or to strengthen insufficient emissions reduction commitments.

Climate

Ancient data shows Europe may see 42 more summer days by 2100

Summers on the continent could be getting a lot longer, new study shows.

Climate

Fossil fuel phaseout: Will COP30 finally establish a roadmap?

Establishing a timeline to transition away from fossil fuels is COP30’s trickiest agenda.

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Are carbon rating agencies the key to avoiding greenwashing?

With the European Union reintroducing carbon credits as a tool for industries and businesses to offset their carbon dioxide emissions, carbon rating agencies are ready to help evaluate whether the system actually works.

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How soil could be the secret weapon to meet climate targets

Despite being one of the largest natural carbon sinks, most nations exclude soil from their climate plans.

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EU Parliament against Russian energy imports for landlocked countries

As the EU finalises plans to wean itself off Russian energy, the European Parliament is opposing any exemptions or loopholes for countries especially reliant on gas imports from the east.

Climate

Body of landslide victim recovered in Italy's Gorizia region

An 83-year-old's body was recovered by authorities late on Monday after a landslide, triggered by heavy rains, collapsed her home in Italy's northeastern Gorizia region.

Climate

Europe could face higher death toll if historic heatwaves struck today

Applying historical heatwave patterns to current climate conditions shows a worrisome death toll, a new study reveals

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Europe in Motion

Which European countries should lead climate decision-making?

A new survey shows that five EU nations think the worst climate impacts can still be avoided, but they differ over how much the EU should do to tackle climate change.

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World falling behind on crucial methane emissions cuts, report warns

Research from a UN agency says the world is set to miss targets agreed four years ago despite readily available technology and clear incentives.

Climate

Climate protesters demand to be heard as they march on COP30 talks

Speaking about the effects of climate change in their home countries, activists advocated for youth representation in the UN negotiations.

Climate

What would an 'overshoot' of 1.5°C mean for the planet?

Scientists warn of tipping points as temperatures push past safe limits, but leaders stress action could still bring the planet back under 1.5°C.

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EU lawmakers back cutting red tape under EU anti-deforestation law

The controversial law was supposed to come into force in December last year but the latest proposal would see its implementation delayed for a second time to late 2026.

Europe in Motion

How do environmental factors affect cardiovascular disease in Europe?

In the EU, factors such as air pollution, extreme temperatures, and chemicals are estimated to cause at least 18% of all cardiovascular disease deaths, with Poland among the most affected.

Climate

Light pollution is changing nature’s carbon balance, study says

A new study analyses the effect of artificial light on ecosystems

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Could editing mosquitoes’ DNA help end malaria endemics?

A global health group breaks down exactly where the promise lies in using genetically modified mosquitoes to eliminate life-threatening diseases – and where they may fall short.

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COP30: How Brazil promotes Indigenous participation at the conference

Brazil invested in a number of initiatives and programmes to strengthen the representation of Indigenous peoples. Around 3,000 Indigenous people are expected to attend the 12-day summit in Brazil’s Amazon city of Belém.

Climate

A decade after Paris, how much hotter has our planet become?

The past decade has seen record temperatures, soaring emissions and extreme heat becoming the new normal.

Europe News

COP30: EU backs global carbon market alliance to cut CO2 emissions

The European Union and Brazil urged other countries to embrace mechanisms that put a price on carbon and develop carbon markets to finance global climate action. Critics argue the decision could undermine domestic climate ambition and jeopardise financing for restoring natural carbon sinks.

Europe News

Biggest polluters skip COP30 for Europe to pick up climate tab

Leaders of the United States, China and India, the world's three biggest polluters, won't attend the COP30 in Brazil as the European Union promises to stay engaged but faces financing hurdles at home.

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