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EU recommends ambitious 2040 climate target, goes light on farming
The European Commission recommended on Tuesday that the EU slash net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, an ambitious target that will test political appetite for the region's fight against climate change ahead of EU elections.
read more... 07/02/2024
Daily (06.02.2024): Gas prices tumbled by 3% on Monday amid ample supply and weaker demand
Oil prices rose on Monday as geopolitical risks outweighed economic concerns. Thus, Brent crude stood at $77.99, while WTI crude settled at $72.78 per barrel, with both contracts gaining about 1% day-on-day.
read more... 06/02/2024
EU aims to agree key path towards green industry ambitions
European Union policymakers hope to agree new rules on Tuesday to promote domestic production of equipment for solar and wind power, fuel cells and other clean technologies to ensure its industry can compete with Chinese and U.S. competitors
read more... 06/02/2024
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Solar industry calls for ‘emergency measures’ as manufacturers prepare to leave Europe
European solar panel manufacturers have warned they are “poised to shut down manufacturing lines” unless the EU takes emergency measures to save the sector, such as a buy-out of their inventories, which have piled up in recent years due to an influx of cheaper versions from China.
read more... 05/02/2024
IAEA finds UK nuclear regulation strong
The UK’s nuclear industry is safe and has made progress to reinforce its regulatory functions, according to a review by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). A team of experts from the organisation carried out an integrated regulatory review (IRRS) mission in the country.
read more... 05/02/2024