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European Electricity Review 2023
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Ember鈥檚 analysis of the EU electricity transition in 2022: what happened in 2022, what can we expect for 2023?
European Union to Ban Gas-Powered Cars by 2035
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The law is part of the E.U.鈥檚 ambitious plans to make the 27-member bloc carbon neutral by 2050.
Some in Europe Toasted the New Year in T-Shirts
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Countries across the continent saw the warmest start to the year ever measured. The weather has forced ski resorts to close trails, with sparser than usual snow cover.
Europe Reaches Deal for Carbon Tax Law on Imports
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If approved, as expected, the plan would impose tariffs on countries that fail to take strict steps to curb their greenhouse gas emissions.
Stockholm Environment Institute
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We are an international non-profit research and policy organization that tackles environment and development challenges.
Europe鈥檚 Energy Risks Go Beyond Gas
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When Russia cut off a key flow of cheap natural gas this year following its invasion of Ukraine, many European countries were left scrambling for fuel as prices soared, raising serious questions about the continent鈥檚 energy future. But gas wasn鈥檛 the only fuel to face a major test this year. Nuclear and hydropower faltered amid maintenance delays and extreme weather, while record wind and solar power generation saved Europe from a far worse fate, according to data from Ember, an energy think tank.
Europe Met a Climate Target. But Is It Burning Less Carbon?
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The European Union promised to reduce its emissions 20 percent by 2020. Did it happen?
Europe has warmed faster than any other region in the past 30 years
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Thousands of records shattered in historic winter warm spell in Europe
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At least seven countries saw their warmest January weather on record on New Year鈥檚 Day
Funds Hit Brakes as Reclassifications Take Toll: ESG Regulations
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Asset managers grappling with continuous ESG regulatory updates in the European Union may soon opt to fight back, rather than try to adapt to a moving target.
Solar Power Europe
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SolarPower Europe is the award-winning link between policymakers and the solar PV value chain with the mission of ensuring solar becomes Europe鈥檚 leading energy source by 2030.
Dwindling Snow Leaves Swiss Alpine Villages Staring at an Identity Crisis
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An unusually warm winter has forced a rethink about climate change in areas with lower peaks as ski resorts and sporting events face an uncertain future.