Mattia Brambilla & Francesca Roseo share their experience researching the impact of skiing on biodiversity. Up and down mountains, along with their winged inhabitants For many years, both of us have been passionate skiers. We engaged in ski competitions in our youth and deeply enjoyed downhill skiing, along with the other various outdoor activities in […]
Continue ReadingPeter Thomas, Keele University, UK and Marion Giertych, University of Zielona Góra and Institute of Dendrology PAS, Poland, discuss their article: Biological Flora of Britain and Ireland: Cytisus scoparius, in English and Polish Broom (Cytisus scoparius), a non-spiny relative of gorse (Ulex species), is a delightful shrub native across Europe in open areas. What makes […]
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Egypt has approved its first private-to-private (P2P) electricity contracts, marking a major milestone in the country’s energy market liberalisation efforts. Supported by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the new regulatory framework allows private renewable energy producers to sell electricity directly to industrial consumers, bypassing the state-owned single-buyer system. The pilot phase includes […]
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As nations race to decarbonize, geothermal energy is re-emerging as a compelling option for stable, low-emission, 24/7 power. Unlike solar or wind, geothermal energy is available around the clock, making it uniquely suited for critical applications—from data centers in the U.S. to off-grid mini-grids in Africa. While upfront costs are higher compared to other renewable […]
Continue ReadingOn 26 May 2025, the Commission adopted a Commission Notice laying down the details for the calculation of the price difference between kerosene and relevant eligible aviation fuels. This is a crucial step in implementing the additional support mechanism under the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) aimed at promoting the use of sustainable aviation fuels. […]
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The ocean shapes our economies, our food systems, even the air we breathe. To better protect our ocean, the Commission has adopted a European Ocean Pact, which will help to promote a thriving blue economy and support the well-being of people living in coastal areas. This Ocean Pact brings together EU ocean policies under […]
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London, June 2025 — Barclays Climate Ventures has catalyzed over £508 million in climate technology investment since 2020, according to its newly released 2024 impact report. By investing £203 million of its own capital—often as a lead or co-lead investor—Barclays unlocked an additional £305 million from third parties, mobilizing £2.18 for every £1 invested. The […]
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Tokyo, June 2025 — Nippon Steel has announced a ¥870 billion (USD $6.05 billion) investment to transition three of its Japanese plants to electric arc furnace (EAF) technology, a major step in its push to reduce carbon emissions and meet long-term climate targets. The initiative, supported by ¥251 billion ($1.75 billion) in subsidies under Japan’s […]
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London, June 2025 — Five African countries—Burundi, Ghana, Mozambique, Togo, and Zimbabwe—have outlined their plans to join Mission 300, a joint initiative by the World Bank and African Development Bank (AfDB) aimed at delivering electricity to 300 million people in Africa by 2030. At a high-level meeting in London, the five nations presented their strategies […]
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At the third China–Pacific Island Countries (PICs) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, held May 28–29 in Xiamen, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced a major climate initiative: 100 small-scale projects to address climate change across the Pacific over the next three years. The meeting, attended by representatives from 11 Pacific nations, marked the first time the forum […]
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