The proposal suggests changes to the F-gas Portal registration rules for importers and exporters of products and equipment containing F-gases. Importers who do not exceed certain annual F-gas thresholds, which are also relevant for company reporting, will no longer be required to register. Meanwhile, exporters would only need to register if their products and equipment […]
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DUNKIRK, FRANCE – ArcelorMittal has announced a renewed €1.2 billion investment to construct a new electric arc furnace (EAF) in Dunkirk, marking a significant step forward in its French decarbonization roadmap and reaffirming its commitment to sustainable steel production in Europe. This latest funding brings ArcelorMittal’s total investments in France to €2 billion, as the […]
Continue ReadingIn line with the EU’s Industrial Carbon Management Strategy and the Clean Industrial Deal, the European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation yesterday, specifying the identification and calculation rules that apply to European oil and gas producers required to provide new CO2 storage solutions by 2030. Based on this Delegated Regulation, the Commission has today adopted […]
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$11.5B All-Cash Deal to Accelerate Grid Resilience and Clean Energy Growth in New Mexico and Texas Blackstone Infrastructure has announced its agreement to acquire TXNM Energy in an all-cash transaction valued at $11.5 billion, including net debt and preferred stock. The acquisition, priced at $61.25 per share, represents a 23% premium over TXNM’s 30-day volume-weighted […]
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The European Investment Fund (EIF) and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions have signed a €200 million portfolio guarantee under the EU’s InvestEU programme, aiming to accelerate green investment among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and small mid-caps in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. Key Highlights: This agreement underscores the EIF and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions’ commitment […]
Continue ReadingIn our ‘Field Diaries’ series, we are sharing stories from those out in the field. In this post, Shiwani from Dr. B.R Ambedkar University Delhi shares her experience doing field research in Ladakh, a trans-Himalayan region in India. In this technology-driven era, where vast data can be generated through remote access, the significance of experiential learning is […]
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Consumer demand for hybrid vehicles is on the rise, driven by their cost-effectiveness and the increasing appeal of home charging options. According to Deloitte’s 2025 Global Automotive Consumer Study, 26% of U.S. consumers surveyed indicated they are likely to purchase a hybrid vehicle, a notable increase from 21% in the previous year. The shift toward […]
Continue ReadingFernando Lima, CIBIO/BIOPOLIS, University of Porto, Portugal, discusses his article: Simulated intertidal heat stress on the brown seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum demonstrates differential population sensitivity to future climate Ascophyllum nodosum from Sommarøy, Norway (69.65°N, 17.99°E), in 2024. Photo by Rui Seabra. Climate change is often thought to threaten only vulnerable species, but what about the tough […]
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Unified Emissions Trading System Will Reduce Trade Friction, Enhance Carbon Pricing Efficiency Across Europe In a major step toward post-Brexit climate cooperation, the European Commission and the UK government have agreed to initiate formal negotiations to link their Emissions Trading Systems (ETS), potentially creating a unified carbon market across Europe. The move, announced during the […]
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London – May 2025 — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has invested €76 million in the green bond programme of VGP, a leading pan-European developer of high-quality logistics and semi-industrial real estate. The investment is aimed at boosting sustainable industrial development and acquisitions across six countries in Central and South-Eastern Europe: Croatia, […]
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