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The largest solar power plant in Europe has been launched in Germany
The largest solar power plant in Europe has been launched in Germany

It was built on the territory of a former lignite mine

A bill on carbon emissions similar to the European CBAM was introduced in the US Congress
A bill on carbon emissions similar to the European CBAM was introduced in the US Congress

This is not the first such legislative initiative

China accelerates transition to green steel as CBAM looming
China accelerates transition to green steel as CBAM looming

The volume of reduction of CO2 emissions in the country may amount to 200 million tons by 2026, which is equal to all emissions of the EU steel sector

2024 may be the hottest year for the world – scientists
2024 may be the hottest year for the world – scientists

They estimate the probability of this at 95%

The new European Parliament is less inclined to the green agenda – analysts
The new European Parliament is less inclined to the green agenda – analysts

There is a split in opinion regarding the further implementation of the Green Deal

Germany changes two fundamental principles of the renewable energy subsidy scheme
Germany changes two fundamental principles of the renewable energy subsidy scheme

There is also a detailed plan for the construction of standby power plants

EU countries are going in the "wrong direction" when reducing carbon dioxide levels – ECNO
EU countries are going in the "wrong direction" when reducing carbon dioxide levels – ECNO

Analysts are sure that in order to achieve the climate goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, it is necessary to double investments in "green transition" measures

Implementation of CBAM creates both challenges and opportunities for small businesses – ITC
Implementation of CBAM creates both challenges and opportunities for small businesses – ITC

Most of the challenges are related to the growth of financial costs

China publishes new rules for the national carbon market
China publishes new rules for the national carbon market

They aim to reduce excess permits to force big polluters to accelerate their green transition

CO2 price in the EU is significantly influenced by political support, – study
CO2 price in the EU is significantly influenced by political support, – study

Industry representatives have a different opinion

Denmark introduces Europe's first tax on CO2 emissions in agriculture
Denmark introduces Europe's first tax on CO2 emissions in agriculture

Farmers will be obliged to pay it starting from 2023