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Energy, Environment & Transport
Lithium quest sucks EU into internal Serbian tensions
Est. 5minThe EU risks thwarting its own values as its recent partnership with Serbia on raw materials is not going as planned.
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.
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.
France aware of, likely supports EDF’s complaint to EU over Czech nuclear deal
Est. 3minAlthough the French energy ministry would not comment, industry and government sources close to the matter suggest that EDF has France's backing.
German and French MPs want to relaunch the ‘European Energy Union’
Est. 4minBut political instability in France could be a stumbling block.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Indonesia urges EU to rethink deforestation rules impacting farmers
Est. 6minIndonesia is seeking to ensure European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) does not penalise its smallholder farmers, whose livelihoods depend on exports to Europe.
European Algae Biomass president sees expansion of algae products in daily life, calls for improved EU algae market
Est. 6minDriven by a vision to advance Europe’s algae sector, Carlos Unamunzaga, President of the European Algae Biomass Association, spoke with Euractiv’s Fiona Alston about his plans to raise the profile of algae in the public eye.
Berlin’s clean industry wish-list: Kick nuclear out of EU financing
Est. 3minLaying out key priorities for the EU's upcoming Clean Industrial Deal, German Economy State Secretary Sven Giegold on Monday (30 September) wants the Commission to prioritise renewable energy, taking a tough line on nuclear power and France’s targets.
Negotiators inch closer on global price for shipping emissions
Est. 4minThe last meetings before the final adoption of an universal carbon pricing scheme for ships are kickstarting this week in London under the International Maritime Organization.
Sustainable fuels lobby: Split the Energy Taxation Directive
Est. 4min"The ETD should be split to finalize parts of the negotiation and focus on updating the existing ETD without including more sectors", EU e-fuels lobbyists said on a letter from the E-fuel lobbying seen by Euractiv on Wednesday 25 September.