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Germany may introduce a nationwide ban on weekend driving
Germany may introduce a nationwide ban on weekend driving

A weekend driving ban may become necessary under current climate legislation

European Commission adopts law on energy efficiency of buildings
European Commission adopts law on energy efficiency of buildings

It is expected that by 2030, a significant part of construction in the EU will be carried out with full consideration of environmental safety and energy efficiency

Finland warns of threat of environmental disaster due to Russian oil tankers
Finland warns of threat of environmental disaster due to Russian oil tankers

The threat of an oil spill in the Baltic Sea is growing

In 2023, more than half a million hectares of forest were destroyed by fires in the EU
In 2023, more than half a million hectares of forest were destroyed by fires in the EU

The area of ​​burned areas is twice the area of ​​Luxembourg

EU should invest 600 billion euros in energy infrastructure for a green transition
EU should invest 600 billion euros in energy infrastructure for a green transition

Brussels prefers a new approach to solving the problem: "investment ahead of needs"

Municipal services will not take out incorrectly sorted garbage in Germany
Municipal services will not take out incorrectly sorted garbage in Germany

Every year, due to poor sorting, Aachen loses up to half a million euros

Electrification could reduce energy consumption by 2050, according to EDF plan
Electrification could reduce energy consumption by 2050, according to EDF plan

Electrification can reduce energy consumption by transport, buildings and CO2 emissions

Large heat pumps can help decarbonize EU industry
Large heat pumps can help decarbonize EU industry

The field of production of heat pumps is actively developing in factories throughout Europe due to the need for decarbonization of industry

Unpleasant smell of sulfur in the air grips the capital of Finland
Unpleasant smell of sulfur in the air grips the capital of Finland

The region is looking for the cause of the smell

France adopts a bill to combat hazardous chemicals
France adopts a bill to combat hazardous chemicals

Cleanup from "eternal" chemicals will cost Europe 238 billion euros per year

What is the CBAM mechanism and how will it affect decarbonization worldwide
What is the CBAM mechanism and how will it affect decarbonization worldwide

CBAM will make importers pay for every ton of carbon emissions associated with the production of imported products