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The authorities want to oblige EU countries to allocate at least half of their carbon revenue to industry

Southern Europe will gradually see its productivity decline by the end of the 21st century

Spain, Germany and Poland are among the leaders in the ‘solar race’

The European Commission has excluded a number of products from the regulations on deforestation and removable batteries

At the same time, there are calls to review the ETS2, which is intended to require payment for emissions caused by heating and transport

In Spain, fires have claimed the lives of 13 people, whilst in France, flames have engulfed the kings’ historic hunting grounds

Prolonged exposure to a combination of air pollution and heat can lead to chronic illnesses and even premature death

As early as 2027, 400 million additional free emission allowances could be released onto the market

Researchers have established a direct link between the prevalence of eco-labelling and the use of recycled materials

The heatwave is already forcing investors to rethink their approach to risk management, yet the industry still wants to pay less for emissions

Experts refer to this as corporate occupation, whilst environmental organisations have virtually no influence on decision-making

The authorities are forced to close roads and set up shelters for people at risk from natural disasters