EU — latest ecology news

Italy has allocated only 9% of its EU ETS auction proceeds to climate measures
Italy has allocated only 9% of its EU ETS auction proceeds to climate measures

In addition to the misuse of funds, analysts have noted a lack of comprehensive reporting

1.1 million electric cars were sold worldwide in a single month. This trend was significantly influenced by government policy
1.1 million electric cars were sold worldwide in a single month. This trend was significantly influenced by government policy

In the U.S., battery manufacturers are already laying off workers, while China has exported half a million cars in just two months

Spain has come out in defense of the EU ETS, calling for the suspension of the system
Spain has come out in defense of the EU ETS, calling for the suspension of the system

As early as this week, European leaders will discuss options for lowering energy prices at a summit

A fleet of cleaning drones will clear European seas of debris
A fleet of cleaning drones will clear European seas of debris

Underwater drones can distinguish between debris and have already retrieved tires, fences, and even parts of ships

Ukraine needs EU funding to decarbonize its industry – Metinvest
Ukraine needs EU funding to decarbonize its industry – Metinvest

Ukrainian steel industry cannot compete with EU businesses due to the bloc's environmental requirements

"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

The EU is allocating €103 million to strategic environmental projects that will affect the whole of Europe
The EU is allocating €103 million to strategic environmental projects that will affect the whole of Europe

Among the winners are initiatives to restore wetlands, clean up the seas, and increase the use of recycled materials

From demolition to recycling: how construction waste is disposed of in the European Union
From demolition to recycling: how construction waste is disposed of in the European Union

Crushed and processed remains of buildings and structures can replace sand and gravel

Wild nature on the border with the enemy: the EU considers forests and swamps to be a line of defense
Wild nature on the border with the enemy: the EU considers forests and swamps to be a line of defense

Finland and Poland are already restoring ecosystems on their borders with Russia and its allies

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