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The EU is accelerating the phase-out of animal testing for cosmetics, medicines, and pesticides
The EU is accelerating the phase-out of animal testing for cosmetics, medicines, and pesticides

In general, animal testing should be phased out in 15 sectors of the chemical industry

Renewable energy is gradually catching up with fossil fuels in the EU industry – Eurostat data
Renewable energy is gradually catching up with fossil fuels in the EU industry – Eurostat data

Despite declines in other segments, the share of renewable energy continues to grow

Poland calls the EU's environmental policy and its ETS "crazy"
Poland calls the EU's environmental policy and its ETS "crazy"

The European Commission is set to review the Emissions Trading System in July in response to calls from industry

190 million ETS allowances will be transferred to the market reserve this year — European Commission
190 million ETS allowances will be transferred to the market reserve this year — European Commission

The amendment repealing the cancellation of excess quotas has not yet taken effect

Scorching heat in Europe: record-breaking temperatures, first fatalities, and calls for urgent action
Scorching heat in Europe: record-breaking temperatures, first fatalities, and calls for urgent action

The high temperatures have also caused water shortages in several regions

Electric cars led the growth of the European auto market: sales rose by a third in a month
Electric cars led the growth of the European auto market: sales rose by a third in a month

Registrations of cars with diesel and gasoline engines saw the sharpest decline

Record-breaking heat in Europe has sent energy prices below zero
Record-breaking heat in Europe has sent energy prices below zero

At the same time, experts are concerned about potential future disruptions at hydroelectric and nuclear power plants

FAQ about CBAM: the EC has published an updated document
FAQ about CBAM: the EC has published an updated document

Starting in 2027, emissions prices within the CBAM will be published weekly and linked to ETS figures

The EU has allocated €400 million for projects aimed at decarbonizing industrial heat production
The EU has allocated €400 million for projects aimed at decarbonizing industrial heat production

Funding will come from revenues generated by the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS)

New EU ETS benchmarks: Experts assess the potential implications 
New EU ETS benchmarks: Experts assess the potential implications 

Amid geopolitical and energy instability, striking a balance between maintaining competitiveness and meeting climate goals is becoming increasingly difficult for the EU

The 2050 roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels: what needs to be done and how much it will cost
The 2050 roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels: what needs to be done and how much it will cost

Despite significant progress in expanding renewable energy capacity, the world remains far from achieving its climate goals