Leaked papers reveal major pushback against fossil fuel phaseout
Saudi Arabia, Australia, and OPEC are lobbying against fossil fuel phaseout, while Brazil and Argentina oppose the promotion of meat-free diet.
G20 urged to set more ambitious emissions cut targets ahead of COP26
The G20 governments need to come up with more ambitious national emissions reduction targets ahead of the UN climate summit COP26, which opens on October 31.
California to mandate installation of solar panels for new, renovated buildings
The energy regulator has proposed the installation of PV panels and battery storage for the construction and renovation of all buildings to be mandatory.
More efficient machinery helps Graničar agricultural cooperative fight climate change
Agricultural cooperative Graničar has invested in high-performance farm machinery that helps cut CO2 emissions and fight climate change.
Albanian parliament approves climate change bill
The Albanian parliament has approved a climate change bill, which, among other things, provides a legal basis for adopting a National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) for 2021-2030 and the foundation for transposing and implementing the EU’s Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Directive. The law, which passed the Albanian parliament in December, envisages integrating climate change […]
Ugljevik coal power plant in BiH connects desulfurization unit
Regular desulfurization finally started in the thermal power plant in Ugljevik. Contractor Mitsubishi Power received a similar order from Serbia.
Greece NECP: Renewables share in electricity consumption to reach 61% by 2030
Greece's 2030 target for renewables is set at 35%, compared to 18% in 2018
Bulgaria’s NECP: EUR 42.7 billion in investment needed to meet 2030 goals
Bulgaria said in its National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) that it targets zero greenhouse gas emissions for 2030
