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"A step backwards": eight European countries oppose weakening the EU ETS
"A step backwards": eight European countries oppose weakening the EU ETS

This is seen as a retreat from climate ambitions and a threat to market stability

The EU has no plans to halt the EU ETS emissions trading system, says European Commission Vice-President
The EU has no plans to halt the EU ETS emissions trading system, says European Commission Vice-President

At the same time, no changes in the pricing system should be expected in the energy market either

EU businesses call for reform of EU ETS, some countries call for suspension of the system
EU businesses call for reform of EU ETS, some countries call for suspension of the system

The European Commission is likely to revise carbon market rules in 2026

The EU is allocating €103 million to strategic environmental projects that will affect the whole of Europe
The EU is allocating €103 million to strategic environmental projects that will affect the whole of Europe

Among the winners are initiatives to restore wetlands, clean up the seas, and increase the use of recycled materials

From demolition to recycling: how construction waste is disposed of in the European Union
From demolition to recycling: how construction waste is disposed of in the European Union

Crushed and processed remains of buildings and structures can replace sand and gravel

Wild nature on the border with the enemy: the EU considers forests and swamps to be a line of defense
Wild nature on the border with the enemy: the EU considers forests and swamps to be a line of defense

Finland and Poland are already restoring ecosystems on their borders with Russia and its allies

Rising heating and fuel prices: EU seeks to mitigate impact of EU ETS2 on the poorest
Rising heating and fuel prices: EU seeks to mitigate impact of EU ETS2 on the poorest

The authorities are aware that the consequences of this stage of decarbonization will be felt most acutely by vulnerable groups of the population

Sea levels have risen higher than scientists predicted. Millions of people are at risk
Sea levels have risen higher than scientists predicted. Millions of people are at risk

In almost all calculations, land and sea were incorrectly "joined" by choosing the wrong level

Cut emissions by 90%: EU Council finally approves bloc's main climate goal
Cut emissions by 90%: EU Council finally approves bloc's main climate goal

The launch of EU ETS2 has also been postponed for a year. The expanded emissions trading system will now come into effect in 2028

The first quarterly price for CBAM certificates will be announced in April
The first quarterly price for CBAM certificates will be announced in April

The calculation is based on the prices of emission allowances within the EU ETS emissions trading system

Which fruits and vegetables will become significantly more expensive due to global warming
Which fruits and vegetables will become significantly more expensive due to global warming

In addition to heat, crops are affected by lack of rainfall and unstable weather conditions

Heat can weaken electric car batteries by more than 40%
Heat can weaken electric car batteries by more than 40%

High temperatures accelerate chemical reactions, causing undesirable effects