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![How transatlantic cooperation can affect the decarbonization of metallurgy](https://ecopolitic.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/shutterstock_1772051150-500x333.jpg)
The metallurgy sector accounts for about 8% of global CO2 emissions, which should be reduced by 58% by 2050
![Renewable fuels can contribute to the decarbonization of transport](https://ecopolitic.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/shutterstock_1528371464-500x334.jpg)
This will increase consumer choice, provide greater flexibility and reduce CO2 emissions faster
![In Spain, presented a prototype of a floating solar power plant in the form of a trimaran](https://ecopolitic.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Balsa-Minano-1536x1152-1-e1651066827895-500x267.jpg)
Floating array built from 32 solar panels
![Vestas announced increased pressure on the wind industry due to the war in Ukraine](https://ecopolitic.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/v150-4-2-mw-45_crop-500x229.jpg)
Danish wind turbine maker cuts operating profit forecast for 2022
![100 participants joined the EU Mission on Climate Neutral and Smart Cities](https://ecopolitic.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/shutterstock_1983321920-500x282.jpg)
The mission's research and innovation activities will focus on environmental mobility, energy efficiency and green urban planning
![Research and social initiatives launched in Europe to achieve sustainable development](https://ecopolitic.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/shutterstock_1107729986-500x334.jpg)
Sustainable agriculture is a key element of the Green Agreement for a sustainable Europe
![Ukrainian women in the woodworking industry want to attract more trade partners from the EU](https://ecopolitic.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/shutterstock_1931158139-500x334.jpg)
In 2022, the Ukrainian economy will shrink by 45% due to the Russian invasion and the humanitarian crisis
![SE Guaranteed Buyer wants to sell "green" electricity produced in Ukraine to Europe](https://ecopolitic.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/shutterstock_705444748-500x280.jpg)
According to the head of the SE, Europe would be interested in buying Ukrainian electricity from RES
![The EU could ban thousands of potentially harmful chemicals](https://ecopolitic.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/shutterstock_1168791943-500x304.jpg)
Entire classes of chemicals may be banned, including all flame retardants, bisphenols, polyvinyl chloride plastics, toxic chemicals in disposable diapers and PFAS
![Europeans are urged to work from home to reduce their dependence on Russian oil](https://ecopolitic.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/shutterstock_1035041230-500x270.jpg)
The campaign could have a significant impact in the near future
![In the EU, the price of CO2 emission allowances was € 86.6 per tonne: the reasons given](https://ecopolitic.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/shutterstock_1332880745-500x334.jpg)
Some energy companies have unloaded a lot of their loans to get liquidity, which will affect the price of allowances
![Poland plans to improve air quality by modernizing heating systems](https://ecopolitic.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/shutterstock_1517216711-500x335.jpg)
District heating is based on thermal installations and thermal power plants, which must meet stringent EU environmental requirements