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The European Commission supported the decarbonization of aviation
The European Commission supported the decarbonization of aviation

The initiative will also increase the EU's energy security by reducing dependence on energy carriers from third countries

The European Commission supported the reform of the EU carbon market
The European Commission supported the reform of the EU carbon market

European steel association Eurofer has expressed concern about CBAM

The European Parliament adopted a law on combating global deforestation
The European Parliament adopted a law on combating global deforestation

A certain percentage of inspections is set for companies depending on the level of risk in the country

Fit for 55: The European Parliament passed key laws to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Fit for 55: The European Parliament passed key laws to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

CBAM will be phased in from 2026 to 2034 at the same rate as free allowances phase out

The European Parliament approved the ban on greenhouse gases with fluorine
The European Parliament approved the ban on greenhouse gases with fluorine

Hydrofluorocarbon compounds are among the main greenhouse gases

The EU signed an agreement to increase the share of green energy to 42.5% by 2030
The EU signed an agreement to increase the share of green energy to 42.5% by 2030

The previous agreement covers transport, industry, construction and district heating and cooling

The European Parliament approved the introduction of prison terms and colossal fines for environmental crimes
The European Parliament approved the introduction of prison terms and colossal fines for environmental crimes

Environmental crime is one of the most profitable and fastest growing areas of international criminal activity with an annual turnover of over €200 billion

The European Parliament supported the climate neutrality of the construction sector
The European Parliament supported the climate neutrality of the construction sector

Buildings in the EU account for 40% of energy consumption and 36% of greenhouse gas emissions

The EU has adopted a final decision to ban cars with internal combustion engines
The EU has adopted a final decision to ban cars with internal combustion engines

In the EU, they want to reduce carbon emissions by 100% from new cars and minibuses compared to 2021

MEPs want to develop an ambitious green Marshall Plan for Ukraine
MEPs want to develop an ambitious green Marshall Plan for Ukraine

Among other things, the plan provides for the gradual cessation of fossil fuel imports to Europe and its replacement with "green" energy from Ukraine

The MEPs supported the strengthening of energy saving and the development of RES
The MEPs supported the strengthening of energy saving and the development of RES

Now each member state must develop cross-border projects for the expansion of green electricity

The European Parliament adopted a decision to limit the use of biomass
The European Parliament adopted a decision to limit the use of biomass

EU policy on bioenergy was a serious climate threat