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Emissions reporting under the simplified procedure: the government has revised the requirements for certain businesses
Emissions reporting under the simplified procedure: the government has revised the requirements for certain businesses

This should reduce the administrative burden on the private sector without compromising environmental protection standards

The EU may stop canceling excess CO2 emission allowances
The EU may stop canceling excess CO2 emission allowances

The aim is to strengthen the Market Stability Reserve within the EU ETS

Oil and gas companies have cut spending on environmental projects by 30% over the past year
Oil and gas companies have cut spending on environmental projects by 30% over the past year

Analysts consider the U.S. government's consistent crackdown on the clean energy sector to be a key factor

Italy has allocated only 9% of its EU ETS auction proceeds to climate measures
Italy has allocated only 9% of its EU ETS auction proceeds to climate measures

In addition to the misuse of funds, analysts have noted a lack of comprehensive reporting

Spain has come out in defense of the EU ETS, calling for the suspension of the system
Spain has come out in defense of the EU ETS, calling for the suspension of the system

As early as this week, European leaders will discuss options for lowering energy prices at a summit

"A step backwards": eight European countries oppose weakening the EU ETS
"A step backwards": eight European countries oppose weakening the EU ETS

This is seen as a retreat from climate ambitions and a threat to market stability

The EU has no plans to halt the EU ETS emissions trading system, says European Commission Vice-President
The EU has no plans to halt the EU ETS emissions trading system, says European Commission Vice-President

At the same time, no changes in the pricing system should be expected in the energy market either

EU businesses call for reform of EU ETS, some countries call for suspension of the system
EU businesses call for reform of EU ETS, some countries call for suspension of the system

The European Commission is likely to revise carbon market rules in 2026

Rising heating and fuel prices: EU seeks to mitigate impact of EU ETS2 on the poorest
Rising heating and fuel prices: EU seeks to mitigate impact of EU ETS2 on the poorest

The authorities are aware that the consequences of this stage of decarbonization will be felt most acutely by vulnerable groups of the population

Cut emissions by 90%: EU Council finally approves bloc's main climate goal
Cut emissions by 90%: EU Council finally approves bloc's main climate goal

The launch of EU ETS2 has also been postponed for a year. The expanded emissions trading system will now come into effect in 2028

The first quarterly price for CBAM certificates will be announced in April
The first quarterly price for CBAM certificates will be announced in April

The calculation is based on the prices of emission allowances within the EU ETS emissions trading system

The fate of Antarctica depends on CO2 emissions. What is the worst-case scenario for humanity?
The fate of Antarctica depends on CO2 emissions. What is the worst-case scenario for humanity?

Even with reduced pollution, glaciers will continue to melt, but at a slower rate