Spain Supports the ETS
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sรกnchez has defended the EU's Emissions Trading System (ETS) against attempts to dismantle it, emphasizing the need for commitment to the Green Transition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 EUโs green development program, which includes implementing a digital product passport for greater transparency in product sourcing.
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.
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.
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.
SANDRA LAUR โฉ 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.
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.
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.
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.
Guterres defends renewables while Trump threatens to leave the International Energy Agency for promoting the green transition
UN Secretary-General Antรณnio Guterres emphasizes the importance of renewable energy in the face of Donald Trump's threats to withdraw from the International Energy Agency.
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.
Association of Shipbrokers (H.S.A.): Message of unity and perspective
At the traditional New Yearโs event of the Association of Shipbrokers (H.S.A.), chairman Yiannis Kotzias addressed the challenges of the green transition in shipping and geopolitical developments.
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.
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).
A Stronger Europe Presents Challenges for Norway
Norway faces challenges as Europe accelerates its green transition and seeks strategic partnerships.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Minister Vuฤkoviฤ reacted to Tomaลกeviฤ's post about CGO: 'He lacks shame'
Minister of Environmental Protection and Green Transition Marija Vuฤkoviฤ responded to Zagreb Mayor Tomislav Tomaลกeviฤ's call for citizens to join the fight against what he described as institutional violence by Andrej Plenkoviฤ and the HDZ, following a positive assessment from the Ministry regarding the Center for Waste Management in Zagreb.
China slams EU probe into wind turbine maker Goldwind as โdiscriminatoryโ
China has condemned the European Commission's investigation into Goldwind Science & Technology as discriminatory, arguing it undermines confidence in the market and hinders Europe's green transition.
Intercargo: Major challenges the green transition and geopolitical issues
As the International Maritime Organization prepares for discussions on the roadmap for decarbonizing shipping, Intercargo's president emphasizes the urgent need for clear measures amid rising challenges.
Shanxiโs green leap: renewables surpass coal in Chinaโs energy hub
Shanxi, traditionally known for its coal production, has seen renewable energy capacity officially surpass coal-fired generation, symbolizing a significant shift in China's energy strategy.
European Court of Auditors: EU's ambitions for energy transition are 'out of touch' with reality
A report from the European Court of Auditors indicates that the EU is facing serious shortages in securing critical raw materials needed for its green energy transition by 2030, deeming its ambitions unrealistic.
Spain's 'green plan' falls short of its goals due to lack of demand, self-consumption, wind energy, storage, and electric vehicles
Spain's efforts to meet its renewable energy goals, as outlined in its National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan, are hindered by insufficient demand and infrastructure for self-consumption and electric vehicles, despite achieving significant renewable electricity production in 2025.
Electricity Market: Green Light for Gas Power Plants
The article discusses the ongoing transition in the German electricity market where renewable energy is increasing, while conventional energy sources are being phased out, raising concerns about energy supply during low production periods.
METLEN: With the 'stamp' of the EIB, โฌ90 million for bauxite and gallium production
The European Investment Bank has approved a โฌ90 million funding for METLEN Energy & Metals to enhance bauxite and gallium production in Central Greece, key materials for Europe's green and digital transition.
Decision on Gas Terminal: Energy Transition Rolls Over Nature Conservation Area
Next week, the Wilhelmshaven council may approve a green energy harbor in the Voslapper Groden conservation area, facing opposition from environmentalists planning to sue.
Greek Ferries 2026: Between the Green Transition and Cost Pressure
The Greek ferry sector is at a pivotal moment in 2026, balancing increased operational costs, uncertain ticket prices, and critical decisions regarding the fleet and island connections.
The green fairy tale of ever more expensive gas
The authors of the heating law warned of a 'cost trap', stating that gas heating would soon become uneconomical due to rising charges, suggesting heat pumps as a better option, however, data presents a different scenario, creating a dilemma for politics.
The Year Spain Was Excluded from the EU Decision-Making Center: Immigration, Green Transition Defense, and Military Spending Corner Sรกnchez
Spain has definitively found itself sidelined from key EU decision-making this year, as its priorities under President Pedro Sรกnchez diverge from the evolving focus of the European Union.