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- EU includes gas and nuclear in guidebook for ‘green’ investments Thu, 3 Feb 22, 2:41amCommission’s move widely criticised as undermining efforts to keep global heating below 1.5C
- Fury as EU moves ahead with plans to label gas and nuclear as ‘green’ Mon, 3 Jan 22, 11:18pmBrussels faces backlash and charges of greenwashing after publishing draft proposals on New Year’s Eve
- EU in row over inclusion of gas and nuclear in sustainability guidance Wed, 22 Dec 21, 4:42amActivists including Greta Thunberg criticise ‘fake climate action’ in response to planned investment taxonomy
- EU lawmakers vote to prolong fossil fuel gas subsidies until 2027 Wed, 29 Sep 21, 2:08amCampaigners voice dismay after rule permitting gas pipelines where energy is mixed with hydrogen
- ‘Enough with the burning’: EU executive accused of sacrificing forests Sat, 17 Jul 21, 12:38amCampaigners criticise European Commission strategy that allows continued burning of trees for fuel
- EU and Bill Gates make joint push for $1BN to accelerate clean tech Wed, 2 Jun 21, 8:39pmThe European Commission has announced a partnership with Bill Gates’ sustainable energy funding vehicle with the goal of unlocking new investments for clean tech and sustainable energy projects totalling up to $1BN...
- EU 'did not properly consider conflicts of interest' over BlackRock contract Wed, 25 Nov 20, 8:00pmHiring of investor to advise on environmental regulation for banks looked into by watchdog
- EU plans to increase offshore windfarm capacity 25-fold Tue, 17 Nov 20, 3:10amProposal would create 62,000 jobs and help towards carbon neutrality, says commission
- EU plans to increase offshore windfarm capacity by 250% Tue, 17 Nov 20, 3:10amProposal would create 62,000 jobs and help towards carbon neutrality, says commission
- Swappie bags $40.6M to sell more secondhand iPhones across Europe Tue, 16 Jun 20, 5:00pmFinland-based Swappie has closed a €35.8 million ($40.6M) Series B to expand into new markets in Europe. The ecommerce business refurbishes and resells used iPhones, taking care of the entire process from testing and repairing...
- Farmers Fear the European Green Deal Mon, 15 Jun 20, 11:00pmThis article from AGWEB blasts the European Commission and their European Green Deal. To put it bluntly: The European Commission has a plan to eliminate modern farming in Europe. The details emerged last month, as part of...
- 5G, AI, cybersecurity and renewable energy set for investment boost under EU coronavirus recovery plan Thu, 28 May 20, 2:21amThe European Commission is proposing to direct billions of euros of financial relief into high tech and green investments to help the bloc recover from the coronavirus crisis...
- Twisting the Knife: European lawmakers consider tougher climate law Sun, 10 May 20, 11:00amFrom Reuters Kate Abnett (Reuters) – European Union lawmakers are considering toughening the bloc’s planned climate law, with stricter near-term emission goals and a binding commitment for every member state to decarbonize...
- BlackRock to advise EU on environmental rules for banks Sun, 12 Apr 20, 11:50pmCampaigners raise concerns over investor’s financial interests in fossil fuel companies
- European lawmakers propose a ‘right to repair’ for mobiles and laptops Thu, 12 Mar 20, 2:40amThe European Commission has set out a plan to move towards a ‘right to repair’ for electronics devices, such as mobile phones, tablets and laptops...