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EU ministers sign off binding 2030 carbon sink target
EU energy ministers gave final approval on Tuesday for a binding target to create carbon sinks in the agricultural and forestry sectors, enabling net removals of 310m tonnes of CO2 equivalent by 2030.
read more... 29/03/2023
The EU to triple renewable production by 2030
The EU has announced new plans to increase renewable production by a third and phase-out natural gas use amid volatile energy prices.
read more... 16/03/2023
EU strikes deal to curb energy use by 2030
The European Union struck a deal on Friday to cut final energy consumption across the bloc by 11.7% by 2030, a goal lawmakers said would help fight climate change and curb Europe's use of Russian fossil fuels.
read more... 13/03/2023
Brussels targets 40% of clean tech manufacturing in Europe by 2030
The European Commission is drafting a new target to have at least 40% of clean technologies manufactured in the EU by 2030 as part of a drive to meet its climate goals and strengthen energy independence. Eligible technologies include renewables, nuclear power and carbon capture and storage, among others.
read more... 07/03/2023
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Finland approves operation of Loviisa nuclear plant to 2050
The Finnish government has approved utility Fortum’s application to extend the lifetime of its two reactors (1 GW) at the Loviisa nuclear plant to 2050, from 2027 and 2030, respectively, it said on Thursday.
read more... 17/02/2023