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In 2024, renewables and nuclear power accounted for 80% of global electricity generation growth
In 2024, renewables and nuclear power accounted for 80% of global electricity generation growth

At the same time, global electricity consumption increased by almost 1,100 TWh, which is more than twice the average annual growth over the past decade

Starting from May, surface water quality in Ukraine will be monitored in accordance with European standards
Starting from May, surface water quality in Ukraine will be monitored in accordance with European standards

A team of experts from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) worked on the development of the relevant standards in partnership with the national technical committees for standardization TC 82 "Environmental Protection" and TC 147 "Drinking Water Quality"

In the EU, fewer countries support a 90% reduction in emissions by 2040
In the EU, fewer countries support a 90% reduction in emissions by 2040

Changes in the rhetoric of politicians are in most cases associated with changes in the governing bodies of states

The largest energy storage facility in Europe is set to be built in Poland
The largest energy storage facility in Europe is set to be built in Poland

The cost of this project is estimated at about $390 million

The EU is fiercely debating a new climate target
The EU is fiercely debating a new climate target

Government officials and analysts suggest alternative figures ranging from 78% to 85%.

The European automotive industry calls on the EU not to lower the 25% recycled plastic target for new vehicles
The European automotive industry calls on the EU not to lower the 25% recycled plastic target for new vehicles

Over the past 5 years, plastic recycling capacities in the EU have increased by more than 55%, while a significant amount of them remains unused due to low demand

It was reported how much he EU is ready to invest in decarbonizing its steel industry
It was reported how much he EU is ready to invest in decarbonizing its steel industry

Our companies can only dream of such amounts

Ukraine ratifies the Kigali Amendment as it was demanded by the EU
Ukraine ratifies the Kigali Amendment as it was demanded by the EU

It is worth mentioning that the officials have been preparing for the ratification of this document for several years now

The EU's 2035 climate target will be achieved, but a delay to 2040 is in sight
The EU's 2035 climate target will be achieved, but a delay to 2040 is in sight

The delay may be due to a slight freeze in legislative processes in the EU during the European Parliament elections, as well as due to the presence of political pressure.

Scientists name the richest countries in the world that promote deforestation outside their borders
Scientists name the richest countries in the world that promote deforestation outside their borders

They emphasized the need to develop a policy that would take into account the loss of biodiversity outside the territories of the states

EU4Green Recovery East: EU to provide €21 million to Ukraine over 4 years
EU4Green Recovery East: EU to provide €21 million to Ukraine over 4 years

The funds will be used for the green recovery of our country

Norway intends to introduce CBAM in 2027
Norway intends to introduce CBAM in 2027

This step is positioned as a victory for Norwegian industry and competitiveness