Pope Francis to make Vatican energy independent with agrivoltaics
The Vatican intends to achieve energy independence with solar power. Moreover, it is turning to a combination of agriculture and photovoltaics, according to Pope Francis.
Lufthansa introduces surcharge to offset rising environmental compliance costs
The costs include sustainable fuel use, emissions trading systems, and the international carbon offsetting scheme, Lufthansa said
European cities need better heatwave protection as summers get hotter – report
In addition to risks to public health, heatwaves also have a negative effect on infrastructure and economic productivity, Sweco says
CO2 is CO2: Zero Waste Europe calls for including incineration in EU ETS
Incinerators are poised to become the most carbon-intensive power source once coal is phased out, claims Zero Waste Europe
Global energy emissions, fossil fuel use hit all-time highs in 2023
Global emissions from energy increased 2% year on year in 2023, exceeding 40 gigatons of CO2 for the first time ever
Right-wing victors in European election seek to scrap 2035 ban on combustion engines
The EPP leader has said the party will immediately push for scrapping the 2035 ban on internal combustion engines
Europeans are now more worried about immigration than climate change – survey
The 2024 Democracy Perception Index is based on interviews with over 62,953 respondents from 53 countries
UK minister: G7 reaches ‘historic’ deal to abandon coal in first half of 2030s
An official statement on the G7 decarbonization commitments is due later today