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The UAE no longer relies on oil alone: the country launches a 1 GW renewable energy plant
The UAE no longer relies on oil alone: the country launches a 1 GW renewable energy plant

Despite the large reserves of fossil fuels, the Emirates are actively engaged in the development of renewable energy technologies

The Oscars have been postponed in the United States due to a large-scale environmental disaster. Photos, video
The Oscars have been postponed in the United States due to a large-scale environmental disaster. Photos, video

The element covered about 108 square meters. km, which can be compared with the area of ​​the entire city of San Francisco

The EU may face a lack of funds for its climate goals as early as 2027, – ECB
The EU may face a lack of funds for its climate goals as early as 2027, – ECB

One of the reasons is the need for bloc countries to return funds received for recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic

EU warns of threat to global climate efforts after Trump's arrival
EU warns of threat to global climate efforts after Trump's arrival

The United States could lose its leadership role in UN climate change talks

Arctic tundra has become a new source of carbon for the planet – scientists
Arctic tundra has become a new source of carbon for the planet – scientists

Dramatic changes in the Arctic are caused by high temperatures and intense forest fires

Japan wants to achieve zero CO2 emissions by 2050
Japan wants to achieve zero CO2 emissions by 2050

According to the European Commission, the country now ranks 5th in terms of emissions of this pollutant 

Stricter requirements for municipal wastewater treatment come into force in the EU
Stricter requirements for municipal wastewater treatment come into force in the EU

Increasing circularity is a key element of the updated rules

Update on the EU industrial emissions and decarbonisation directive: details revealed
Update on the EU industrial emissions and decarbonisation directive: details revealed

EU member states still have a little more than 17 months to transpose it into national legislation

Bisphenol A has been banned in materials that come into contact with food products in the EU
Bisphenol A has been banned in materials that come into contact with food products in the EU

It is a chemical used in the production of some plastics and resins

Vietnam may officially launch its emissions trading system in 2028
Vietnam may officially launch its emissions trading system in 2028

But analysts warn of technical difficulties that may arise with measurement and reporting

EU allocates additional €2.7 billion in ETS revenues for decarbonization and energy efficiency projects
EU allocates additional €2.7 billion in ETS revenues for decarbonization and energy efficiency projects

Among them are projects of modernization of multi-apartment buildings, development of electricity storage systems, reduction of CO2 emissions during heat production, and others

EU assessed its success in implementing the circular economy
EU assessed its success in implementing the circular economy

According to analysts, material flows in the EU are not yet fully circular