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No energy to waste: we can’t forgo innovative storage technologies [Promoted content] on 29/09/23
The right mix of short and long-duration storage is key to answering the challenges ahead while phasing out fossil-fuel solutions. All innovative technologies should be considered for tenders, contingent upon a mandatory requirement: the demonstration of a high technology readiness level.
Investments in France’s EDF could top €20bn per year, minister says on 29/09/23
French power giant EDF's future investments could exceed €20 billion per year, Agnès Pannier-Runacher, the country's energy transition minister, said on Thursday (28 September), adding that the exact level was the subject of discussion.
Green transition: French SMEs cry for help amid ‘regulatory tsunami’ on 29/09/23
French small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are ready fight climate change as long as there is no “regulatory tsunami”, the French Federation of SMEs warned ahead of introduction of the EU’s new extra-financial reporting requirements.
Bulgaria will continue using Russian oil for as long as possible on 29/09/23
The Bulgarian parliament abandoned its intention to ban the import of Russian oil by the end of this year and decided that this should happen by the end of October 2024.
Industry will use CCS where it makes the best business sense on 29/09/23
Europe’s net-zero goals will almost certainly not be achieved without significant deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, writes Chris Davies. Suggesting that use of CCS should be limited even before it has begun is hardly the best way to solve the climate crisis, he argues.
Time is running out for an effective EUDR [Promoted content] on 28/09/23
In Europe and in countries where coffee, cocoa, rubber, soy, palm oil, wood, beef and leather are produced, supply chain actors are busy preparing for the upcoming European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)... Or they should be.
Belgium prepares harbours for massive green hydrogen imports on 28/09/23
Belgium has launched a call for proposals to prepare its ports to import massive amounts of green hydrogen as part of its efforts to become a 'hydrogen gateway', Belgian Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten announced.
Grid fees remain key sticking point as EU finalises hydrogen rules on 28/09/23
As the European Union finalises its hydrogen and gas rulebook, key issues remain on how to remunerate network operators for building and maintaining Europe’s future hydrogen grid.
Unveiling corporate influence in climate policy: A call for genuine leadership on 28/09/23
Wopke Hoekstra's proposed appointment as the next EU Climate Commissioner risks undermining the bloc's Green Deal, argues Anja Hazekamp.
Alleviating energy poverty – with fossil fuels? on 28/09/23
To combat energy poverty, governments should direct funding to energy efficiency options and clean technologies that offer a structural solution to rising energy bills, rather than supporting fossil fuel heating, writes Vlasios Oikonomou.

 Energy & Environment 
Lifetime of memories ruined in flooded Greek village of Metamorfosi (28/09/23)
Youth vs Europe: ‘Unprecedented’ climate trial unfolds at rights court (28/09/23)
Britain gives go-ahead for biggest new North Sea oilfield in years (27/09/23)
Poland insists on nuclear’s role in green transition (27/09/23)
PPWR must seek a balance between recycling and reuse for the benefit of the environment and society [Promoted content] (27/09/23)
Critical minerals require a critically different approach (27/09/23)
Hydrogen: A reality check (27/09/23)
‘Get moving or you’ll miss the boat,’ Australian resources minister tells EU (27/09/23)
Czech PM: EU Green Deal failed to steer countries towards transformation (27/09/23)
Lawsuit in EU court by young Portuguese, largest climate case ever (27/09/23)
Climate groups, farmers angered by ‘nature permit’ for Dutch airport (27/09/23)
Ex-Maltese PM ‘misled’ EU Commission over controversial gas deal with Azerbaijan (27/09/23)
EU looking to invest massively in electricity storage (26/09/23)
How can district heating help meet EU climate neutrality targets? (26/09/23)
The David vs Goliath legal climate case (26/09/23)
EU’s controversial packaging waste law facing delays (26/09/23)
France seeks stronger EU stance on fossil fuel exit at COP28 (26/09/23)
EU urged to restrict export of ‘black mass’ from used electric vehicles (26/09/23)
Nissan says all new models coming to Europe will be ‘100% electric from now’ (26/09/23)
France’s nuclear power sector is not delivering (26/09/23)
Belgian state sued over climate policy shortcomings (26/09/23)
Macron announces French strategy for climate action, wants more EU funds (26/09/23)
Vienna to vote against EU glyphosate re-approval (25/09/23)
EU policy ‘superior’ to US Inflation Reduction Act, say European economists (25/09/23)
Russian crude exports increase 50% despite sanctions (25/09/23)
Supporting aviation in replacing fossil jet fuel: The potential of the TAKE-OFF project [Promoted content] (25/09/23)
Left coalition emerges in Czechia, plans to reject Green Deal (25/09/23)
After PPWR policymakers must tackle the remaining 97.5% of waste [Promoted content] (22/09/23)
Green NGO supports controversial CCS to ensure e-fuels reach CO2 neutrality (22/09/23)
Moldova will uphold deal with Gazprom to prevent crises, minister says (22/09/23)
No more trade-offs: Pitting people against planet is dangerous and not how we will thrive (22/09/23)
Albania’s Skavica hydropower project to be examined by Constitutional Court (22/09/23)
Greece under scrutiny for failing to implement EU floods directive (22/09/23)
Italian government begins discussions on clean nuclear power (22/09/23)
Austria’s right takes aim at plans to raise national CO2 tax (22/09/23)
Poland in talks with Germany over alleged illegal waste shipments (22/09/23)
The future of our cement industry could be (eco)designed in Europe [Promoted content] (21/09/23)
EU bank chief warns against ‘Colonialism 2.0’ as green transition progresses (21/09/23)
Top EU court finds Berlin failed to protect nature (21/09/23)
What role will storage play in Europe’s future energy system? (21/09/23)

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