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Photo – Heat, floods, and no winter: scientists talk about devastating climate change in Europe
Heat, floods, and no winter: scientists talk about devastating climate change in Europe

51% of European cities already have special plans for climate change adaptation

Photo – EU simplifies deforestation regulations: what changes are envisaged
EU simplifies deforestation regulations: what changes are envisaged

The document will come into force at the end of this year

Photo – In 2024, the world generated a record 41% of electricity from clean sources
In 2024, the world generated a record 41% of electricity from clean sources

China has become the leader in clean energy growth

Photo – EU postpones announcement of its 2040 climate goal 'until summer' – media
EU postpones announcement of its 2040 climate goal 'until summer' – media

It was originally planned for the first quarter of 2025

Photo – Europe added 12 GW of energy storage systems in 2024
Europe added 12 GW of energy storage systems in 2024

Forecasts for the development of this area are very optimistic

Photo – Finland closes its last coal-fired power plant
Finland closes its last coal-fired power plant

This will reduce the country's total emissions by almost 2%

Photo – 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

Photo – 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"

Photo – 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

Photo – 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