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Energy, Environment & Transport
Learn about the benefits of beverage cartons!
Beverage cartons, offer a unique combination of environmental benefits due to their lightweight structure, renewable materials, and efficient transport capabilities.
EU4Ocean coalition advancing ocean literacy, strengthening communities
Est. 2minThe EU4Ocean project aims to support the EU4Ocean coalition as it delivers the sustainable transition and transformation Europe needs to achieve ocean-related objectives.
Kazakhstan voters greenlight construction of nuclear power plant, setting concerns aside
Est. 5minAlmost three-quarters of Kazakhstan voters said “yes” in a nationwide referendum held on 6 October, which asked citizens if they agreed with the construction of a nuclear power plant.
Going nuclear, fusion could reduce emissions, increase security
Est. 8minFor its proponents, the lesser-known nuclear process – fusion - could bring a new era of clean and secure energy to Europe. For its detractors, it’s an expensive distraction.
Steel packaging industry wants landfill tax increase, separate collections
Est. 7minSteel for Packaging Europe has outlined its industry priorities for the 2024-2029 term. The industry association aims to put circularity at the heart of Europe’s economy while promoting recycling rates for steel.
Ocean literacy is good for the sea, good for mental health too
Est. 6minResearchers at the University of Plymouth, UK, have found that ‘beach cleans’ aren’t just good for the sea, but can also boost mental health and encourage better behaviour.
Nuclear tender in Czechia: EDF asks Commission to open foreign subsidies investigation
Est. 2minThe European Commission confirms receipt of a letter from EDF concerning Czechia's award of a tender to build two nuclear reactors to South Korea's KHNP.
Kazakhstan votes in favour of nuclear power plant construction
Est. 4minThe government says a reliable energy supply is needed to supplement renewable sources such as solar and wind power, and, since Kazakhstan is one of the world's biggest uranium producers, nuclear power is a logical choice.
EU’s Industrial Future: Powered by Affordable Green Energy
Electricity prices in Europe remain high, posing serious challenges for the aluminium industry to stay globally competitive. As a strategic material for the green transition, aluminium is essential for clean technologies and sustainable infrastructure. Affordable low-carbon energy is vital for aluminium producers to remain operational and invest in decarbonisation, supporting their growth and Europe’s broader green agenda.
Europe has a duty to lead the green transition
Est. 5minThe next five years are crucial to the future of Europe. Reaching our 2030 target - namely, the reduction of greenhouse gases by 55% - will set the path for the following decades.
Can we get that in writing? MEP questions for new energy, climate, industry commissioners
Est. 5minITRE committee want details on energy prices, industrial strategy, climate action and more. They are unlikely to get them.
The environmental cost of Europe’s hunt for lithium
While lithium is a key component of the EU's green transition, concerns are rising over the environmental impact of increased mining activities. Experts warn of water pollution, biodiversity loss, and heightened carbon emissions, raising questions about the sustainability of this green push. Can Europe meet its ambitious climate goals without compromising the environment?
Rescue teams search for missing in Bosnia floods
Est. 2minThe floods follow an unprecedented summer drought which caused many rivers and lakes to dry up, and affected agriculture and the supply of water to urban areas throughout the Balkans and much of Europe.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained at Brussels demo
Est. 2minThe rally was calling for the European Union -- headquartered in Brussels -- to end subsidies for fossil fuels in order to achieve its ambitious goal of making the continent carbon neutral by 2050.
EU imports ever more gas from Russia than the US
Est. 2minThe EU has imported significant volumes of Russian gas this year, valued at around €10 billion.
Europe’s Hera spacecraft to probe asteroid deflected by defence test
Est. 4minEurope's Hera probe is scheduled to launch on a mission to inspect the damage a NASA spacecraft made when it smashed into an asteroid during the first test of Earth's planetary defences.
COP16 global biodiversity talks to focus on financing
Est. 4minBiodiversity financing will be a hot topic at the upcoming COP16 in Colombia, as little progress has been made since the last summit in December 2022.
Grids shaping Europe’s green transition, digital technologies and infrastructure investment
Est. 1minThe European Commission proposed an EU Action Plan for Grids in late 2023 to deliver on the European Green Deal. They estimate that around €584 billion will be needed for electricity infrastructure investments between 2020 and 2030.
Flights delayed or cancelled as Middle East conflict disrupts aviation
Est. 3minRising tensions in the Middle East have created air travel chaos, with many flights across the entire region diverted or disrupted with little sign of broader normalisation.
Letta says his European rail vision hinges on completion of Capital Markets Union
Est. 3min"Without mobilising private investments, it will be impossible to convince all the 27 (EU countries) to put public money in a common box,” Letta said.
Delay in EU anti-deforestation enforcement leaves little time to make changes
Est. 4minThe proposed extension of the transition period for the EU's anti-deforestation rules has many worried that reopening the file could end up weakening some of its provisions.
Questions remain over France’s largest lithium mine project
Est. 5minThe National Commission for Public Debate (CNCP) published its conclusions on Monday 30 September about the opening of the largest lithium mine project in France, after five months of public debate.
Barnier praises nuclear power, casts shadow on wind in National Assembly speech
Est. 4minFrench Prime Minister Michel Barnier presented his energy and climate programme to MPs in the National Assembly on Tuesday (1 October), with commentators concerned he announced impact assessments for renewables, not nuclear.
Creating a Single European Rail Area – we have the vision, now it’s about implementation, says Travaini
Est. 8minInnoTrans 2024, Europe’s leading trade fair for transport technology, was held in Berlin at the end of September. Euractiv spoke with Giorgio Travaini, Executive Director of EU-Rail, about his goal of creating a Single European Rail Area.