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Swedish parliament passes new energy target, easing way for new nuclear power

Sweden's parliament on Tuesday adopted a new energy target, giving the right-wing government the green light to push forward with plans to build new nuclear plants in a country that voted 40 years ago to phase out atomic power.

read more... 21/06/2023

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EU countries fail to agree energy reforms after coal subsidy clash

European Union countries failed on Monday to agree on planned new rules for the bloc's power market, having clashed over a proposal to extend subsidies for coal plants under the reform, and a push to expand state aid for other power plants.

read more... 20/06/2023

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EU told to slash greenhouse gas emissions 90-95% by 2040

The European Union should commit to slash its net greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 95% by 2040, official advisers said on Thursday, as Brussels prepares a new goal to curb Europe's contribution to climate change.

read more... 16/06/2023

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EU lawmakers approve legislation to make batteries greener

The EU parliament approved on Wednesday new rules to make batteries more durable, more sustainable, and better performing.

read more... 16/06/2023

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Poland delays green energy plan as election nears

Poland has deferred a plan to cut its reliance on coal by changing the status of its energy policy update to a consultation ahead of elections later this year, following pressure from mining unions.

read more... 15/06/2023

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