Energy

Reducing methane emissions is 'a crucial piece of the puzzle' that must be tackled in the European Green Deal to be unveiled on Wednesday, Renew Europe MEP Chris Davies has said

The European Commission has cleared seven EU countries to provide €3.2 billion in public support for research and innovation into rechargeable batteries, in line with its ambition to make Europe a global leader in the production of rechargeable batteries

Campaigners have urged EU negotiators to push for the climate-proofing of the relatively unknown Energy Charter Treaty, to stop fossil fuels companies using it to sue governments over their environmental policies, in an open letter signed by more than 250 organisations

European coal industry leaders have blamed the EU’s emissions trading scheme (ETS) for a 'precipitous' fall in production which they say will mean higher energy prices for end consumers

Clean energy industry bodies have called on the European Commission to put forward a 'bold strategy' for the renovation of buildings as part of the European ‘Green Deal’