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Fossil fuel extraction compatible with climate action: COP29 host
The Azerbaijani presidency made that claim while presenting a flurry of initiatives for the Baku summit.
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Von der Leyen threads the climate needle to keep her job
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Germany’s transport minister faces pay-to-play allegations
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Nearly every EU country blows major climate plan deadline
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EU leaders ditch call to prepare for ‘new realities’ of warmer planet
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Europe votes on climate neutrality’s fate
Militant farmers vent fury in Brussels on eve of EU election
But only 1,000 show up to a protest boycotted by mainstream farming organizations.
Southern Germany battles floods as experts say Berlin will miss climate targets
Scientists dispute government’s claim that 2030 goal will be met.
Key EU policies — how will they change after the vote?
With just a week to go until the European election and the campaign in full gear, we’re focusing on how the vote will impact key EU policies …
Orbán’s think tank is on a mission to break Europe’s climate ‘consensus’
A Hungarian-backed think tank is preaching the ‘perils of net zero’ in Brussels as it seeks to mint climate iconoclasts.
US assures Europe: We’ll keep sending you gas, we promise
Joe Biden’s decision to pause new LNG projects rattled Europe, which is increasingly reliant on the US product.
What to expect from a more right-wing European Parliament
POLITICO dissects what a rightward shift means for everything from agriculture to defense.
Climate entrepreneurs are coming for Europe’s money
EU plans to give away €40 billion to carbon-slashing projects are bringing executives to Brussels, all claiming to have a winning idea.
Von der Leyen slammed for ‘huge’ climate mistakes
Teresa Ribera, a front-runner to become the EU’s next Green Deal commissioner, lashed out at her potential future boss in an interview with POLITICO.
Dust off your CV: The EU is going to need a new trade chief
With Valdis Dombrovskis expected to move on, POLITICO profiles the ideal candidate to replace him.
5 problems facing hydrogen-powered airplanes
Hydrogen could help make flying greener, but switching away from fossil fuels poses some hefty challenges.
Why we must de-risk and embrace regenerative farming
Healthier, more sustainable food systems are integral to climate-neutral ambition — and flagship EU law is essential to support farmers in transition to low-carbon, high biodiversity and fairer farming practices.
Don’t trash European recycling
Step change in EU plastic recycling rates is possible — but only if the European Commission’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation prevents waste from third-party countries from counting against EU recycling targets.
Bears, cars and angry farmers fuel green backlash
A 28-country guide to how climate policies are splitting Europe.
EU dumped lab meats from climate plans on farm chief’s demand
Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski intervened in 2040 climate proposal, handing win to livestock farmers.
Here’s your life in 2040 — if the EU’s climate plan works
Fewer steaks, a carbon Nutri-Score on food labels, bikeshares galore, and incentives to downsize once your kids move out.
EU is trusting fossil fuel firms to help clean up carbon
The realpolitik decision could benefit the planet — and give polluters an excuse to not cut carbon.
EU finalizes green tech bill, responding to US effort
The Net-Zero Industry Act won’t match the U.S. subsidy splurge, but it will offer incentives to local green tech manufacturers.
EU calls for 90 percent emissions cut by 2040
The EU executive’s recommendation comes as the bloc’s green policies are facing a growing backlash.
Greens push for EU climate neutrality by 2040 in election manifesto
Despite growing discontent at the EU’s climate agenda, the Greens double down on their demand for ambitious sustainability measures.
Europe’s Greens are on the ropes
Farmers’ ire and a right-wing surge is testing the EU’s climate goals. And the Greens that backed them are teetering.
EU heavyweights urge ‘ambitious’ 2040 climate targets — breaking silence
The appeal comes despite a rising climate policy backlash and has backing from countries like Germany, France and the Netherlands.
US rethinks gas exports, spooking Europe
The EU is banking on Washington approving major new LNG projects. The Biden administration might not play ball.
European Commission set to push for 90 percent emissions cut by 2040
Target is in line with recommendations by EU’s scientific advisory board.
The EU got its first climate report card. It’s not good
In its verdict on the EU’s Green Deal progress, a science advisory body says Europe needs to make massive changes.