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‘Disconnected from reality’: Why wildlife protection groups want animal diplomacy to stop
29.05.2024
‘Disconnected from reality’: Why wildlife protection groups want animal diplomacy to stop
Earlier this month, Malaysia announced plans to gift orangutans to countries that buy its palm oil. Dubbed “orangutan diplomacy,” the…
Is Vienna set to break deadlock over Nature Restoration Law?
28.05.2024
Is Vienna set to break deadlock over Nature Restoration Law?
A rift within Austria’s federal government and crumbling opposition in some regions means the country’s veto of EU legislation designed…
Good news for chocolate lovers as Swiss scientists find way to make the treat more sustainable
28.05.2024
Good news for chocolate lovers as Swiss scientists find way to make the treat more sustainable
Scientists in Switzerland have invented a way to make chocolate healthier and more sustainable. No Oompa Loompas, chocolate rivers or…
UK drivers could save over €150 and win prizes for giving up their cars next month — here’s how
28.05.2024
UK drivers could save over €150 and win prizes for giving up their cars next month — here’s how
Drivers in the UK who give up their car next month could save around €150 for their effort and even…
Electricity firms seek huge investment support for distribution grids
28.05.2024
Electricity firms seek huge investment support for distribution grids
With energy ministers expected to call on the European Commission next week to promote the development of Europe’s power grid,…
Member states green light new rules to slash methane emissions
28.05.2024
Member states green light new rules to slash methane emissions
EU countries adopted today (May 27) first-ever rules to measure, report and verify methane emissions in the energy sector in…
Net Zero Industry Act sign-off heralds carbon capture deployment
28.05.2024
Net Zero Industry Act sign-off heralds carbon capture deployment
Governments have signed off on new legislation they hope will prevent the EU from falling behind the US and China…
Leaked push for deal on ‘green claims’ rules raises fears of double standards
28.05.2024
Leaked push for deal on ‘green claims’ rules raises fears of double standards
Companies would be largely free to rely on carbon offsetting to back up their claims to be climate friendly, under…
Brussels green lights €1.4bn in state subsidy for hydrogen projects
28.05.2024
Brussels green lights €1.4bn in state subsidy for hydrogen projects
Airbus, BMW and Michelin are among 11 companies set to receive millions in public subsidy to develop low-carbon hydrogen technology…
Commission clinches raw materials deal with Australia
28.05.2024
Commission clinches raw materials deal with Australia
The European Commission today (28 May) announced it has forged its 13th trade partnership designed to source critical raw materials…