Global green

The European Parliament approved the ban on greenhouse gases with fluorine
The European Parliament approved the ban on greenhouse gases with fluorine

Hydrofluorocarbon compounds are among the main greenhouse gases

The EU signed an agreement to increase the share of green energy to 42.5% by 2030
The EU signed an agreement to increase the share of green energy to 42.5% by 2030

The previous agreement covers transport, industry, construction and district heating and cooling

Great Britain has published a strategy to accelerate the green transition
Great Britain has published a strategy to accelerate the green transition

The country's government has also announced a consultation on a potential carbon tax

Italy has abandoned a number of green initiatives
Italy has abandoned a number of green initiatives

Climate activists condemned the decline in "green" ambitions

A number of EU countries have not submitted reports on energy and climate progress
A number of EU countries have not submitted reports on energy and climate progress

The European Commission has warned Slovakia that it is not using enough renewables to help reduce dependence on Russian fossil fuels and reduce the risk of energy poverty

A unique wind power plant was put into operation in the North Sea
A unique wind power plant was put into operation in the North Sea

The wind farm will be able to meet the needs of 400,000 households

The forest fire season has begun in Spain
The forest fire season has begun in Spain

There are risks that the large-scale forest fires of 2022 will repeat themselves

Wind power growth rate has fallen to its lowest level in three years
Wind power growth rate has fallen to its lowest level in three years

In Great Britain, large-scale wind projects may not be implemented without government assistance

The EU wants to decarbonize maritime transport
The EU wants to decarbonize maritime transport

The agreement must be officially approved by the bloc's ministers

The world capacity of renewable energy increased to 3,372 GW
The world capacity of renewable energy increased to 3,372 GW

Solar and wind energy accounted for 90% of all newly installed "green" capacities

The European Parliament approved the introduction of prison terms and colossal fines for environmental crimes
The European Parliament approved the introduction of prison terms and colossal fines for environmental crimes

Environmental crime is one of the most profitable and fastest growing areas of international criminal activity with an annual turnover of over €200 billion

A tanker with diesel fuel caught fire near Portugal
A tanker with diesel fuel caught fire near Portugal

The ship is 18 kilometers from the coastline