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EU mulls measures to solve energy price hike
The EU will present measures to mitigate the current energy "price shock", European energy commissioner Kadri Simson said during a European Parliament plenary session this morning.
read more... 07/10/2021
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Czech lawmakers approve nuclear support
The Czech Republic's support framework for nuclear investment has been approved by the lower house of parliament. The Low Carbon Act should come into effect from 1 January 2022, the energy ministry said. "Currently, there are no market incentives for investment in new nuclear or other emission-free energy sources," noted Tomáš Ehler, the deputy minister of industry and trade, saying, "These market failures have been confirmed by the European Commission itself.
read more... 20/09/2021
Czech parliament approves law hoping to kickstart renewable energy projects
The Czech parliament approved a law on Wednesday setting the framework for aid to renewable energy projects, which industry players hope will restart a boom in green projects.
read more... 16/09/2021
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Almost all German parties open for ending coal well before 2038
Nearly all parties expecting to gain seats in Germany's parliament are open to completing the country's coal exit well before the official 2038 end date. At a debate event hosted by civil society group Klima-Allianz (Climate Alliance), senior politicians of all parties in parliament except the far-right AfD signalled they would consider a much earlier phase-out if conditions were right or even actively work towards achieving it.
read more... 26/08/2021
German parliament approves stricter climate targets
Germany’s upper house of parliament on Friday approved stricter climate targets, including a 10-percentage point increase in its emissions reduction goal to 65% on 1990 levels by the turn of the decade.
read more... 28/06/2021