Policy

Environmental protection is a critical issue globally as the world continues to face the adverse effects of climate change. The European Union (EU) has been at the forefront of promoting sustainable development and protecting the environment. To achieve this, EU lawmakers have proposed a draft law aimed at combating environmental crimes. The proposed law, introduced …

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In an attempt to resolve a dispute with Germany over the EU’s phasing out of combustion engine cars from 2035, the European Commission has drafted a plan allowing sales of new cars with internal combustion engines that run solely on climate-neutral e-fuel. According to a draft proposal seen by Reuters on Tuesday, a new type …

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Transport ministers from eight European Union countries have raised concerns over the proposed Euro 7 law, which seeks to tighten limits on health-harming pollutants, including nitrogen oxides. The law is set to be negotiated this year, with the European Union stating that the benefits of the stricter limits would far outweigh the costs. However, the …

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The Czech Republic has invited transport ministers from 11 European Union countries to a meeting in Strasbourg. They will discuss policies aimed at cutting vehicle emissions. The meeting was initially planned to discuss a proposed EU law to tighten limits for vehicle emissions of nitrogen oxides, which is known as Euro 7. However, some EU …

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The UK has set ambitious goals to reduce its carbon emissions and improve energy independence. It aims to reach net zero emissions by 2050 and has set a target to decarbonize its electricity supplies by 2035. But, it lacks a clear strategy. Reaching net zero emissions by 2050 requires a significant scale-up of renewable power …

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After 15 years of discussions, negotiators from over 100 countries have finally reached an agreement on a U.N. treaty to protect the oceans. The legally binding pact aims to conserve and ensure the sustainable use of ocean biodiversity, which is under threat from pollution, acidification, and overfishing. The treaty is a crucial step in achieving …

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Carlos Tavares, the CEO of Stellantis, referred to the portion of the so-called Euro 7 standards that tightens vehicle emission rules starting in 2025 for pollutants including nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide as “useless” on Wednesday. The CEO stated that the portion of the legislation regarding emissions was likewise ineffective while outlining the automaker’s results …

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The cost of carbon emission permits on Tuesday reached a record high of 100 euros ($107) per ton in Europe’s carbon market, the oldest in the world. But who in Europe must pay the CO2 price, and what is ETS? The amount of CO2 emissions that a sector, or group of sectors, may produce is …

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Following efforts to end “greenwashing” in a crucial year for climate reporting, the G20-backed International Sustainability Standards Board on Thursday agreed first company sustainability baseline guidelines for companies describing how climate change affects their business. The standards are anticipated to be put into use in annual reports beginning in 2024, subject to “balloting,” or standard …

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