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CO2 emissions in the EU rose by 9 million tons in the third quarter of 2025 – Eurostat
CO2 emissions in the EU rose by 9 million tons in the third quarter of 2025 – Eurostat

However, some countries have significantly reduced their emissions, notably Estonia, which has cut emissions by 17.4%

If the EU ETS does not work towards decarbonization, it needs to be revised – Merz
If the EU ETS does not work towards decarbonization, it needs to be revised – Merz

The market reacted to this with a sharp drop in carbon prices

EU makes progress in restoring biodiversity – report
EU makes progress in restoring biodiversity – report

Last year, the EU launched a series of initiatives to meet the KMGBF targets by 2030

The development of green energy is vital for the economy – Ursula von der Leyen
The development of green energy is vital for the economy – Ursula von der Leyen

The cost of 1 MWh generated by the sun is almost three times lower than gas generation

The EU allocates €3 billion for decarbonization in construction and transport within the EU ETS
The EU allocates €3 billion for decarbonization in construction and transport within the EU ETS

The funds will be invested in energy modernization and the development of the electric transport network

Climate inequality: wealth and health levels affect heat resilience
Climate inequality: wealth and health levels affect heat resilience

Effective cooling systems are unaffordable for 38% of respondents

The EU is the first in the world to establish voluntary rules for startups on CO2 removal
The EU is the first in the world to establish voluntary rules for startups on CO2 removal

Climate startups will be able to apply for official certification as early as spring

EU takes Romania to court over landfill issues
EU takes Romania to court over landfill issues

The country had almost 20 years to do so, but has still not closed several dangerous landfills

The price of delay: the cost to the EU of environmental pollution with "forever chemicals" has been revealed
The price of delay: the cost to the EU of environmental pollution with "forever chemicals" has been revealed

Many countries have imposed strict limits on their content in drinking water, and major clothing and cosmetics brands are gradually switching to safer alternatives

Fighting climate fakes: EU adopts declaration to protect information
Fighting climate fakes: EU adopts declaration to protect information

More than half of Europeans say the media does not provide them with enough clear and accurate information about climate change

Historic agreement between the EU and India. Will Europe make climate concessions?
Historic agreement between the EU and India. Will Europe make climate concessions?

Europe plans to help India implement CBAM, but will partially lift steel tariffs