Region/EU

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Austria aims to cover all electricity consumption from renewables by 2030

09 July 2021 - The lower house of the Austrian parliament has adopted a bill aimed at ensuring that all electricity consumption is covered from renewables by 2030.

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European Parliament warns of offshore wind’s negative impact on fisheries

09 July 2021 - The European Parliament has warned of a possible negative impact of new offshore wind farms on fisheries in EU waters.

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Belgrade, Zagreb, Skopje out of race for European Green Capital 2023 as Sofia makes it to final four

08 July 2021 - Sofia is among the finalists for the European Green Capital 2023 award, while Belgrade, Zagreb, and Skopje are out of the race.

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Shell launches Europe’s biggest PEM electrolyzer for green hydrogen

08 July 2021 - Shell has put in operation a 10 MW polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyzer for the production of green hydrogen, the largest of its kind in Europe.

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Only a handful of EU countries ban single-use plastics as deadline expires

06 July 2021 - The EU's deadline to ban single-use plastics has passed, but only a handful of member states have done enough to comply.

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CAN Europe calls Western Balkans to set 2030 goals, decarbonize by 2050

06 July 2021 - Western Balkans need to set ambitious climate targets for the period through 2030 and reach carbon neutrality by mid-century, CAN Europe said

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Women in Drina basin have power to solve environmental threats

03 July 2021 - Participants of the workshop said an increasing number of women from different spheres are becoming active in efforts to protect the environment and that they have the enthusiasm and energy to combine their strengths to create models for sustainable development with a particular focus on gender issues.

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Overhead truck power line starts three-year trial in Germany

01 July 2021 - Siemens Mobility and SPL Powerlines completed the third eHighway system in Germany for trucks powered via an overhead contact line

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Nine Western Balkan mayors sign declaration to tackle air pollution

01 July 2021 - Nine Western Balkan mayors have signed a declaration to undertake voluntary measures aimed at reducing air pollution in their cities and municipalities.

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Energy Community Just Transition Forum: transition to clean energy must be gradual

30 June 2021 - Energy Community Just Transition Forum: to make sure the energy transition is just, it needs to be gradual.

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Green for Growth Fund attracts EUR 135 million in green finance in 2020

28 June 2021 - The Green for Growth Fund's Impact Report for 2020 revealed that it attracted EUR 135 million in investments and technical assistance commitments

New buildings in Berlin must have solar rooftops from 2023

New buildings in Berlin must have solar rooftops from 2023

22 June 2021 - Berlin is obligating private owners of all new buildings and of those that undergo significant roof renovation to install photovoltaic systems from 2023

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Wind turbine blades must become 100% recyclable by 2025

21 June 2021 - WindEurope said the EU should ban landfilling of decommissioned wind turbine blades by 2025 and vowed to work on recycling solutions

Civic group urges ban advertising sponsorships fossil fuel

Civic group urges ban on advertising, sponsorships for fossil fuel firms

17 June 2021 - The EU registered a European citizens' initiative entitled Ban Fossil Fuel Advertising and Sponsorships, which compares fossil fuels with tobacco

Energy Community launches tender for study on flexibility needs of power systems in region

Energy Community launches tender for study on flexibility needs of power systems in region

17 June 2021 - The Secretariat is seeking consultants to comprehensively assess the flexibility needs of the power systems of the contracting parties.

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COVID-19 crisis is opportunity for GGF to promote sustainable growth

17 June 2021 - GGF is encouraging and financing financial institutions which share its vision of building back better, Chairperson Olaf Zymelka said

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