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France to build new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
Macron framed the decision to use nuclear reactors to propel the future warship as part of France's climate strategy, stressing its lower emissions compared to diesel fuel
read more... 09/12/2020
UK steps up emissions goals to require a 68% reduction by 2030
The ambitious goal comes despite the CCC having previously warned the government that the UK is not on track to hit its existing fifth carbon budget target
read more... 04/12/2020
Greece's PPC to spend 3.4 bln euro on power grid, renewables by 2023
The coal-reliant utility has pledged to shut down all but one of its coal-fired plants by 2023 to help Greece reduce carbon emissions in line with climate targets
read more... 03/12/2020
UK urged to commit to carbon tax
A UK carbon tax is the "best-case scenario" for a carbon pricing regime in the country for next year, given the lack of time remaining in which to implement an EU-linked UK emissions trading system (ETS), environmental think-tank Ember said.
read more... 02/12/2020
EU emissions fall to lowest level in three decades as countries ditch coal
The drop was mainly driven by the power sector, where emissions fell by almost 15%, primarily due to coal-fired power production being replaced by electricity from renewables and gas
read more... 01/12/2020