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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Expensive Energy Transition: The Greens' Outcry is Loud - but Unjustified

The article discusses the criticism from the Green party regarding proposals to reduce subsidies for renewable energy in Germany, arguing that the criticisms are unwarranted.

Mar 22 • 15:24 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

SF urges Mette Frederiksen: Make a clear statement

Pia Olsen Dyhr, the leader of the Socialist People's Party in Denmark, urges Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to clarify her position on forming a red government after the upcoming election, emphasizing the party's key priorities in the negotiations.

Mar 21 • 10:23 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Energy Transition: One Fifth Less Funding for Green Electricity

Germany is reducing funding for green electricity, with new regulations emphasizing the need for essential wind and solar installations.

Mar 20 • 16:09 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The Government's Transition Commission is Ready

The Norwegian government has announced the formation of a transition commission to strategize the wind-down of the country's oil industry, led by Erlend Grimstad.

Mar 20 • 10:36 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinese stocks shake laggard image amid oil shock as green transition pays off

Chinese stocks show resilience during recent oil market turmoil, bolstered by the country's investment in renewable energy.

Mar 20 • 08:15 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Big Biogas Gap: How Germany Is Harming Its Heating Transition

Germany is facing significant challenges in its transition to green heating, with Ukrainian biogas imports being hindered by various obstacles, including governmental blockages.

Mar 18 • 17:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Political Editor: Løkke's Hidden Priority Made the Room Laugh

The Danish political party Moderaterne is drawing attention to green transition initiatives by offering free electric vehicle charging to voters.

Mar 17 • 15:50 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Signe Wenneberg has repeatedly refused to run. Until now she does: "It is a big sacrifice I am making"

Signe Wenneberg, a prominent activist and author, has announced her candidacy for the Danish Parliament, potentially impacting the political landscape.

Mar 16 • 14:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Roadmap for 'Climate Obligatory Disclosure' Released... Becomes a Measure for Evaluating Future Corporate Value

The Financial Services Commission of South Korea is set to officially announce a roadmap for mandatory climate disclosures next month, aiming to encourage a green transition in corporations.

Mar 15 • 10:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Analysis: Iran's War Turns Europe Again Towards the Green Transition

The conflict in Iran prompts Europe to accelerate its green transition away from fossil fuels.

Mar 15 • 08:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Nuclear Energy: Europe Facing a New Energy Dilemma

Nuclear energy is re-emerging as a central topic in European discussions amid urgent concerns over energy security and costs.

Mar 12 • 10:35 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Analysis: The problem of the green transition is not greenness, but central planning

The article discusses the challenges of Estonia's green transition, emphasizing that the core issue lies in centralized planning rather than the environmental initiatives themselves.

Mar 11 • 22:01 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China’s size, strength insulates its energy security amid geopolitical shocks: lawmaker

Chinese lawmaker Jin Zhijun claims that China's size and national strength offer resilience to its energy security despite heavy reliance on imports.

Mar 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Director for Agriculture & Food: Okay, but then answer me what Danes should eat

Morten Boje Hviid emphasizes the importance of constructive dialogue about Denmark's food production rather than competitive shouting, amidst a call for sustainable food practices.

Mar 10 • 14:04 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The Green Party Proposes Electric Car Offensive

The Green Party in Sweden suggests a comprehensive initiative to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, ensuring affordability for all households.

Mar 10 • 08:22 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

SF in election debate about climate: "Congratulations to the Liberal Alliance"

In a climate election debate, SF's Nanna Bonde congratulated the Liberal Alliance for their focus on nuclear power, but criticized it for diverting attention from effective green transition strategies.

Mar 7 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Port of Igoumenitsa: 1.5 MW photovoltaic park

The Port of Igoumenitsa is implementing a 1.5 MW photovoltaic park to promote sustainable energy and reduce CO₂ emissions.

Mar 6 • 10:45 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The royal couple conducts Australian state visit despite elections

The Danish royal couple's upcoming state visit to Australia will go ahead with some adjustments following the announcement of a parliamentary election in Denmark.

Mar 5 • 14:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

China announces goal of 17% reduction in CO2 intensity and moves away from Paris Agreement objective

China has announced a target to reduce CO2 emissions intensity by 17% between 2026 and 2030, indicating potential challenges in meeting its commitments under the Paris Agreement.

Mar 5 • 14:21 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

As US-Iran War Threatens Global Energy Markets, Will China Speed Up Its Green Transition?

Analysts suggest that the ongoing US-Iran tensions might accelerate China's transition to renewable energy as it navigates dependence on fossil fuel imports.

Mar 3 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Nikos Androulakis on TikTok: What has actually changed in the energy sector?

Nikos Androulakis, the President of the Greek Party Pasok, criticizes the government's energy policy in a TikTok video, arguing that it has not led to a fair green transition.

Mar 2 • 08:46 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Heating Question: Does the Heat Pump Work Even in Half-Timbered Houses?

A German homeowner considers whether to install a heat pump or green gas heating system in a half-timbered house amidst ongoing debates regarding heating solutions in Germany.

Mar 1 • 08:16 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China poised to earn vast profits from global energy transition: analysts

Analysts predict that Chinese firms are set to gain significant profits from the global shift towards clean energy infrastructure investment.

Mar 1 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Spain Supports the ETS

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has defended the EU's Emissions Trading System (ETS) against attempts to dismantle it, emphasizing the need for commitment to the Green Transition.

Feb 28 • 06:16 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Agriculture & Food demands 'extra payment as reward' for green transition

The Danish Climate Council warns that without significant changes to EU agricultural subsidies, the green transition of Danish and European agriculture could be hindered.

Feb 27 • 08:29 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The agricultural sector is on course to become the EU's biggest climate sinner

A German farmer's fields are flooded, reflecting the potential negative impact of EU agricultural support policies on green transition efforts in Danish and European agriculture.

Feb 27 • 08:29 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Henrik Hololei: The former European Union no longer exists

Henrik Hololei discusses the current state of the European Union in an interview, emphasizing the challenges it faces due to ineffective green transition strategies and market issues.

Feb 27 • 02:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

EU Commission approves Greek state aid of 400 million euros for business investments in clean technologies

The EU Commission has approved a 400-million-euro state aid scheme to support strategic investments in clean technologies in Greece.

Feb 26 • 09:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Global orderbook: The shipping community votes for fossil fuels

The global ship orderbook reveals that fossil fuels continue to dominate shipping, with around 93%-97% of new vessels still set to rely on oil or LNG.

Feb 25 • 09:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Sheinin and Temu must soon reveal the backgrounds of their products - Tampere leading the way in the green transition

Tampere is the first major city in Finland to commit to the EU’s green development program, which includes implementing a digital product passport for greater transparency in product sourcing.

Feb 23 • 15:33 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: The Hidden Price Tag of Kenya's Green Shift

The article discusses the financial challenges faced by businesses in Kenya as they transition to sustainability amid high costs.

Feb 23 • 05:24 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Africa's Regional Blocs Must Prevent a Silent Scramble for Critical Minerals

A silent scramble for Africa's mineral wealth, crucial for the green transition, necessitates strategic actions from regional blocs to safeguard the continent's interests.

Feb 22 • 12:30 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Europe's green transition is now a matter of energy security

The article discusses how Europe's transition to green energy needs to focus on energy security, especially in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Feb 21 • 16:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SANDRA LAUR ⟩ The cost of the consequences of elite virtue signaling will be borne by the average person

Sandra Laur argues that contemporary political trends like the green transition and multiculturalism, though seemingly noble, are ultimately status games played by cultural elites at the expense of ordinary people.

Feb 20 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

There is a missing piece in the green transition. Now it stands on a field north of Viborg

The article discusses the challenges of renewable energy reliance during periods of low sunlight and wind, highlighting a cold gathering in the countryside near Viborg.

Feb 20 • 06:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Theodoratos: Greek coastal shipping is at a critical transition point

Dionysis Theodoratos, president of the Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships, highlights the urgent need for a national strategy on green transition and modernization in the coastal shipping sector.

Feb 20 • 06:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Dionysis Theodoratos: Greek ferry transport is at a critical transition point

The Greek ferry transport industry is focusing on strategic goals for 2026, emphasizing a green transition and modernization of port infrastructures.

Feb 18 • 15:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Guterres defends renewables while Trump threatens to leave the International Energy Agency for promoting the green transition

UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasizes the importance of renewable energy in the face of Donald Trump's threats to withdraw from the International Energy Agency.

Feb 18 • 14:51 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

A Hindrance or a Growth Opportunity? The Green Transition Divides European Top Politicians

The green transition is creating a divide among European politicians, as it is seen both as a hindrance and a growth opportunity.

Feb 15 • 11:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Association of Shipbrokers (H.S.A.): Message of unity and perspective

At the traditional New Year’s event of the Association of Shipbrokers (H.S.A.), chairman Yiannis Kotzias addressed the challenges of the green transition in shipping and geopolitical developments.

Feb 15 • 08:58 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

From a Belgian Castle, Government Leaders Challenge the Cornerstone of Europe's Green Transition

EU leaders are considering reducing ambition levels in the EU's emissions trading system, seen as crucial for achieving climate goals, to support economically struggling industries.

Feb 13 • 00:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Green transition investments exceeded 8 billion last year

In Finland, investments worth over 8 billion euros were completed last year in support of the green transition, marking a record level according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (EK).

Feb 12 • 08:47 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

A Stronger Europe Presents Challenges for Norway

Norway faces challenges as Europe accelerates its green transition and seeks strategic partnerships.

Feb 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Green Electricity: Reiche's Plans Are an Attack on the Energy Transition

A German proposal suggests renewable energy producers should take on more costs associated with electricity grid overload, which critics argue undermines the transition to sustainable energy.

Feb 10 • 15:46 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Low oil prices and green write-offs eat up BP's profits

BP's profits dropped by 86% last year due to low oil prices and significant write-offs related to the green transition.

Feb 10 • 08:14 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Study: The combined effect of language and green reforms pushes Ida-Viru residents out of the labor market

A recent study reveals that simultaneous demands for new skills and a transition to Estonian-language education are making vocational training and retraining inaccessible for many residents of Ida-Viru, potentially sidelining them from both the labor market and education.

Feb 9 • 11:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Green Hydrogen: When Climate Policy Meets Reality

The article discusses the growing political discourse surrounding green hydrogen as a solution for decarbonizing industry and transport, while stressing the need for a more nuanced understanding of its environmental implications.

Feb 8 • 09:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Deficit of Geological Knowledge in Europe Regarding Critical Raw Materials

The European Union faces a serious lack of geological knowledge about its mineral wealth, jeopardizing its green transition and energy independence goals.

Feb 7 • 08:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Intercargo: Green transition and geopolitical challenges

Intercargo president Yannis Xylas emphasized the urgent need for definitive measures as the IMO prepares for discussions on shipping decarbonization amidst geopolitical uncertainties anticipated in 2025.

Feb 6 • 12:08 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Minister Vučković reacted to Tomašević's post about CGO: 'He lacks shame'

Minister of Environmental Protection and Green Transition Marija Vučković responded to Zagreb Mayor Tomislav Tomašević's call for citizens to join the fight against what he described as institutional violence by Andrej Plenković and the HDZ, following a positive assessment from the Ministry regarding the Center for Waste Management in Zagreb.

Feb 5 • 11:30 UTC

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