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Energy, Environment
Beverage cartons can be and are being recycled
The materials of beverage cartons are able to be separated and recycled at scale when collected properly. See how the materials are separated when put into a blender, imitating the process of a recycling plant.
Sustainability advocates, unions pin hopes on reform of EU public procurement rules
Est. 6minThe European Commision's recently announced plans to revise EU public procurement rules should ensure social and environmental criteria that are actually entrenched into law, trade unions and sustainability advocates said.
Post-fire forest regeneration prevented by vicious cycle of rising temperatures, wildfires
Est. 4minLonger and larger forest fires are contributing to land surface warming, a major new study reveals. Summer 2024, marked by deadly wildfire episodes, was officially Europe’s warmest on record, and it’s getting worse.
Innovate and maximise forest potential to fight food and climate challenges, says FAO
Est. 5minInnovation is essential for maximising the potential of forests and addressing global challenges, while paving the way towards a sustainable future for the forestry sector, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations.
Commission’s forest monitoring proposals met with little enthusiasm, but states see potential
Est. 5minForest monitoring proposals by the European Commission have been received as having ‘potential but requiring significant improvements. Concerns are mounting about administrative burdens, confidentiality and costs.
The End of Free Carbon Emissions: Why the Time is Right
Est. 4minAs governments, private sector leaders and NGOs gather for New York Climate Week this month, one theme is likely to dominate: the urgent need for immediate climate action.
EU close to finalising low-carbon hydrogen definition
Est. 3minThe European Commission is now close to finalising the long-awaited EU definition of low-carbon hydrogen after announcing a final four-month public consultation on Friday (27 September).
Circular economy commissioner is a crucial step to a holistic EU vision for sustainable materials
Est. 4minThe appointment of a dedicated European Commissioner for Circular Economy competitiveness within Jessica Roswal's portfolio is a critical step forward in the EU's commitment to accelerating the transition to a circular economy. This new role addresses a significant gap in previous policy frameworks, where circular economy initiatives were often fragmented across various commissioners.
Climate change fallout: Champagne producer inaugurates vineyard in England
Est. 4minFar from its native Champagne, prestigious French wine house Taittinger on Thursday inaugurated its new vineyard in south-east England, where climate change is making it increasingly easy to grow grapes.
Baltic shadow tankers: Growing threat to environmental safety and regional stability
Est. 5minThe alarming rise of unregulated "shadow" tankers transporting Russian oil through the Baltic Sea—an increase of 30% last year—poses a serious threat to the region's environment and safety. Experts warn that if this trend continues, environmental disasters are not just possible—they are inevitable.
Stakeholders differ on whether to promote or drop Breton’s ‘Nuclear Act’
Est. 4minNuclear defenders are split on whether to call for a dedicated EU regulation for nuclear energy, as proposed by former Internal Markets Commissioner Thierry Breton.
Stumped! EU industries ‘gravely concerned’ over deforestation rules
Est. 4minTwenty-eight organisations representing EU primary producers and industries have urged a delay in the application of the EU's Deforestation Regulation. The European Commission does not intend to postpone implementation.
Baltic offshore wind plans advancing despite supply chain, grid connection challenges
Est. 5minPlans to develop offshore wind in the Baltic Sea promise much-needed developments as the region strives to strengthen its energy security. This is despite long permitting procedures, supply chain constraints and grid connection bottlenecks.
Scholz increases pressure on Commission to delay deforestation law
Est. 5minGermany’s Olaf Scholz is the latest high-profile official and the first head of government to call on the European Union to postpone the European Union Deforestation Regulation. He said the regulation must be practicable.
Extreme weather is worsening Europe’s food supply
Est. 4minLast year was the hottest on record, and scientists worry this year will be worse. Thunderstorms in Europe destroyed 9.1 billion euros in assets, while the U.S. also experienced twenty-eight separate weather and climate disasters throughout 2023 costing at least one billion dollars a piece. Again, the most ever. It’s not hard to see a trend.
As COP29 nears, Azerbaijani authorities target peace activists and independent voices
Est. 5minAs Azerbaijan gears up to host COP29 in November 2024, Azerbaijan authorities continue to intensify the crackdown on civil society has intensified, with the latest arrest in August making waves both domestically and internationally.
DSO Entity and the EU Year of Skills Factsheet
In 2023, DSO Entity conducted an online side-campaign to the European Commission’s Year of Skills, with the objective to inform on the needs of the energy sector related to the problem of upskilling and reskilling the workforce to help achieving …
Europe on fire: Wildfire trends in the EU and how to prevent them
As climate change leads to higher average temperatures and more erratic rainfall, Europe is predicted to experience an increase in the scale and duration of its wildfires.
The energy footprint of Germany’s football league – the Bundesliga
Even though Germany’s top football league has won plaudits for its sustainability efforts, the energy crisis has shone a harsh light on the Bundesliga’s large energy footprint.
Brominated Flame Retardants protect what is essential
Today, with ever-more technological advancements and highly flammable materials like plastics surrounding us, Brominated Flame Retardants (BFRs) are needed more than ever to protect us from the risks of fire.
Climate Neutrality Roadmap 2050 for the Corrugated Cardboard Industry
The corrugated Cardboard industry aims to produce carbon neutral packaging by 2050, provided the prerequisite conditions are met, notably by the decarbonisation of the paper and energy sectors.
EU’s 3 billion trees by 2030 goal: where we stand
In May 2020, the European Commission published its biodiversity strategy, which included the aim to plant three billion new trees by 2030 to help tackle climate change and create jobs.
Decarbonisation of district heating at the centre of PGE’s energy transition
District heating has a great potential to accelerate its decarbonisation, including through exploring waste heat, but also deploying heat storage. However, taking into account the specificities of existing district heating systems, in particular in the Central and Eastern Europe, the …