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Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan open path for integrating energy systems with the EU
On May 1, during the Tashkent International Investment Forum in Tashkent, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan signed a memorandum of cooperation on merging the energy...
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Pro-nuclear leaders push atomic energy to cut CO2 emissions, boost security of supply
A global push to expand nuclear power continued recently as world leaders from more than 30 countries and the European Union met at the...
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EU, UNEP launch International Methane Emissions Observatory
At the G20 Summit, on the eve of the COP26 UN climate conference in Glasgow, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) with support from the...
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Multilateral Development Banks support a just transition to net zero economies
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said on October 29 the bank has joined other Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) in committing to...
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EU Commission calls for sufficient commitments to really cut emissions this decade
Ahead of the G20 Summit in Rome this weekend and then back-to-back COP26, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on October 28...
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US, Mexico to address climate crisis
During his visit to Mexico, US Special Presidential Envoy John Kerry and Mexican Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard announced on October 19 an important step...
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Tapping Black Sea’s renewable energy seen bringing bonanza
BUCHAREST - The Black Sea region has a huge energy potential, both in terms of the onshore developments of the 6 countries but also...
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EU warns Turkish exporters of potential steep extra costs under new carbon rules
Turkish exporters of energy-intensive products such as cement, steel and aluminium could face steep additional costs when legislative proposals tabled by the EU Green...
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EU Commission, COP26 President to intensify climate action cooperation
The European Union will concentrate on translating ambition into action in reducing CO2 emissions and will work with its international partners to fight climate...
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Sassoli says EU ready to work with Biden to help build stronger transatlantic partnership
European Parliament President David Sassoli has expressed the union's readiness to work with the new US administration with the aim of building a stronger...
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Commission's climate law is 'surrender', activists say
"Net zero emissions by 2050 for the EU equals surrender," said Greta Thunberg and 33 more youth climate activists in an open letter sent...
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Plans for Heathrow new runway blocked over climate concerns
Plans to build a third runway at Heathrow Airport have been thrown into uncertainty following a ruling by the court of appeal which found...
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ICT industry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030
The new standard developed by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) is expected to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 45% from 2020 to...
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MEPs approve EU-Vietnam trade deal, despite human rights concerns
The European Parliament backed on Wednesday an EU trade deal with Vietnam which aims to eliminate almost all tariffs over the next ten years,...
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Morocco's wind farms alternative energy idea for EU
TANGIER, Morocco – At the gateway to Tangier, the strong wind blowing on the corridor from Gibraltar between Europe and Africa powers the long...
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Morocco’s wind farms alternative energy idea for EU
TANGIER, Morocco – At the gateway to Tangier, the strong wind blowing on the corridor from Gibraltar between Europe and Africa powers the long...
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EU Commissioner calls for more prevention to deal with climate change
BRUSSELS – Contrary to US President Donald J Trump’s arguments, climate change is real and Europe should lead the way in taking preventive measures...
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EU hails California legislation to boost clean energy transition
Arnold Schwarzenegger may no longer be the governor of California, but the US' most populous state is still spearheading efforts against climate change.On the...
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Basque Country’s industry pushes wind energy production in Spain
BILBAO, Spain – Spain is close to the EU goal of having the country’s energy produced by renewables and without CO2 emissions by 2020.“If...
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