Germany again resorts to coal to avert winter power shortages
The German government has given the green light to restarting several coal-fired power units to boost electricity supply this winter
September in Europe was warmest in history
Temperatures in September were four degrees higher than average. Meteorologists expect 2023 to become the hottest year ever.
Energy Transition Forum: People should benefit from energy transition
The Energy Community region needs a green deal with a just energy transition in its core, participants said at an event in Skopje
Hoekstra: EU will push for global tax on fossil fuels
The nominee for the new EU Commissioner for Climate Action also pledged to phase out the bloc's fossil fuel subsidies
EU lacks impact assessment for proposed electricity market design reform
In light of the electricity market reform, the EU needs data and a mechanism to analyze current settings and the impact of proposed solutions
EU moves to curb microplastics intentionally added to products
The ban is expected to prevent the release of about half a million tons of microplastics to the environment
EU’s solar workforce grew by 200,000 in 2022
The solar workforce grew by almost 200,000 people last year, according to the EU Solar Jobs Report
Green electricity corridor envisaged to run from Greece to Poland
A proposed corridor between Greece and Poland would carry solar power from the Balkans to northwestern Europe and wind power in the opposite direction