France seeks massive electrification amid fossil fuel crisis
The electrification plan is designed to electrify France's economy in response to the energy crisis triggered by the war in the Middle East
Croatia proposes investments from EU ETS proceeds of EUR 650 million
Within the framework of EU ETS, Croatia is counting on EUR 650 million through 2030 from auctions of greenhouse gas emission allowances
EU opens energy, environment cluster in accession talks with Albania
Albania started negotiations with the European Union on the so-called cluster 4, encompassing the green agenda and sustainable connectivity
Zagreb rolls out public bike system
Croatia's capital has introduced a public bike system aimed at reducing traffic congestion, emissions, air pollution, and noise.
COP29 decisions ambitious but insufficient to curb global warming
The COP29 summit resulted in a global pledge of USD 300 billion per year for poorer and most vulnerable countries and a global carbon market deal
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
Serbia spends most of green bond proceeds in transport, water, wastewater sectors
Serbia has allocated all the funds from its first green bond issue, according to the final report. The transport sector accounted for 36.7%.
EU ETS 2 will likely be bigger and tighter market than current EU ETS
EU ETS 2 is being prepared for road transport buildings and small industrial units. Experts from Vertis Environmental Finance laid out the implications.
