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"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

EU industry must accelerate eco-transformation to avoid losing market share – EEA
EU industry must accelerate eco-transformation to avoid losing market share – EEA

Energy-intensive industries still account for 27% of CO2 emissions in the European Union

Uncontrolled mercury and lead emissions: US relaxes standards for coal-fired power plants
Uncontrolled mercury and lead emissions: US relaxes standards for coal-fired power plants

The US Environmental Protection Agency even admitted that it had failed to assess the impact of emissions on human health

In the EU, the greenhouse footprint per capita has decreased by 10%
In the EU, the greenhouse footprint per capita has decreased by 10%

At the same time, emissions from industry are lower than emissions from consumption

China has reduced CO2 emissions for the first time since 2022. The key factor is renewable energy sources
China has reduced CO2 emissions for the first time since 2022. The key factor is renewable energy sources

Solar, wind, and nuclear energy compensated for the growth in electricity demand in the country

The EU faces critical energy price issues due to high CO2 costs
The EU faces critical energy price issues due to high CO2 costs

At the same time, negative prices are increasingly appearing on wholesale markets, with green energy producers forced to pay extra for its sale