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Nuclear power plant shutdowns, deadly forest fires, the deaths of over 10,000 people: the heatwave is terrorising Europe
Nuclear power plant shutdowns, deadly forest fires, the deaths of over 10,000 people: the heatwave is terrorising Europe

In Spain, fires have claimed the lives of 13 people, whilst in France, flames have engulfed the kings’ historic hunting grounds

Heatwaves exacerbate air pollution. How does this affect health?
Heatwaves exacerbate air pollution. How does this affect health?

Prolonged exposure to a combination of air pollution and heat can lead to chronic illnesses and even premature death

What to expect from the EU ETS review: from bonus allowances to limits on emissions reductions
What to expect from the EU ETS review: from bonus allowances to limits on emissions reductions

As early as 2027, 400 million additional free emission allowances could be released onto the market

Globally, renewable energy has led to savings of $377 billion on fossil fuel purchases
Globally, renewable energy has led to savings of $377 billion on fossil fuel purchases

On average, generating 1 MWh of wind power costs just $33, whilst solar power costs $44

Eco-labelling helps the EU build a circular economy
Eco-labelling helps the EU build a circular economy

Researchers have established a direct link between the prevalence of eco-labelling and the use of recycled materials

The relaxation of the EU ETS, demands from industry, and forest fires: a round-up of EU economic news
The relaxation of the EU ETS, demands from industry, and forest fires: a round-up of EU economic news

The heatwave is already forcing investors to rethink their approach to risk management, yet the industry still wants to pay less for emissions

The EU Chemicals Alliance is effectively controlled by corporations that manipulate the environmental agenda — report
The EU Chemicals Alliance is effectively controlled by corporations that manipulate the environmental agenda — report

Experts refer to this as corporate occupation, whilst environmental organisations have virtually no influence on decision-making

Forest fires in the EU have already destroyed more than 17,000 hectares of land in recent days
Forest fires in the EU have already destroyed more than 17,000 hectares of land in recent days

The authorities are forced to close roads and set up shelters for people at risk from natural disasters

The world’s largest solar-hydrogen power station has been built in China
The world’s largest solar-hydrogen power station has been built in China

The Navodna SES has a capacity of 400 MW and is capable of producing 482 tonnes of hydrogen each year

The European Commission has published the second quarterly carbon price under the CBAM
The European Commission has published the second quarterly carbon price under the CBAM

It will determine the value of certificates for goods imported during this period

The European Parliament has backed the tightening of the CBAM: what will change for importers
The European Parliament has backed the tightening of the CBAM: what will change for importers

Countries suspected of attempting to circumvent СВАМ will pay the default rates rather than the actual rates

The European Parliament plans to reject the European Commission’s proposals to relax the SWAM
The European Parliament plans to reject the European Commission’s proposals to relax the SWAM

Calculations for countries in a risk group that is as yet unknown will be based on standard emission values rather than actual figures