Articles tagged with: Emissions
Op-ed: The EU must correct flawed climate targets, not double down
01 Apr EU Institutions
Op-ed: The EU must correct flawed climate targets, not double down
The push for a 2040 climate goal conflicts with the European Commission’s newfound zeal for 'simplification.' It’s time for a different approach that plays to our economic strengths.
Carbon removals offer promise but no silver bullet
07 Nov Energy & Environment
Carbon removals offer promise but no silver bullet
Emerging technologies to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere will be crucial to offset hard-to-abate emissions, but they risk being used as an excuse to keep emitting. 
There is no need to put a filter on a cow
30 Nov
There is no need to put a filter on a cow
The Commission's proposal to include farms with more than 150 cows in the scope of the Industrial Emissions Directive is a step too far
Jörgen Warborn on his journey from EU campaigner to EU shipping legislator
31 Oct
Jörgen Warborn on his journey from EU campaigner to EU shipping legislator
Swedish MEP Jörgen Warborn steered new legislation to curb shipping emissions, hailed as a breakthrough for both climate and trade. Does it go far enough to meet the European Union’s 2050 eco goals?
New EU vehicle emission standards represent a pivotal moment for electric cars
27 Oct
New EU vehicle emission standards represent a pivotal moment for electric cars
As negotiations for a new CO2 emissions law come to a head, EU lawmakers are facing resistance to plans to phase out petrol and diesel vehicles in Europe
Renewable hydrogen is Europe’s best bet for emissions-free mobility
12 Oct
Renewable hydrogen is Europe’s best bet for emissions-free mobility
It’s expensive (for now). It’s not competitive (yet). That shouldn’t stop the EU from going all in making hydrogen a cornerstone of the green economy
In times of high energy prices, it’s even more crucial to pursue the issue on decarbonisation in heating and transport
26 Apr
In times of high energy prices, it’s even more crucial to pursue the issue on decarbonisation in heating and transport
The war in Ukraine has shown us that we need to reduce our dependency on Russian fossil fuels. To do that, we need to continue to implement the ‘Fit for 55’ package and approve the new Emissions Trading System (ETS 2) for heating and transport, argues Peter Liese
EU Methane Strategy: Prospects for a secure horizon
19 Mar
EU Methane Strategy: Prospects for a secure horizon
When pursuing our global climate ambitions, if we are to reach our goal it is vital that we have an adequate and effective strategy to deal with methane emissions, writes Marcos Ros Sempere.
A holistic approach for Europe's Methane Strategy
18 Mar
A holistic approach for Europe's Methane Strategy
In order to achieve the EU's emission reduction targets, we must ensure there is a business case for companies to make the green transition, writes Maria Spyraki.
A desperate need for new solutions in the EU Methane Strategy
18 Mar
A desperate need for new solutions in the EU Methane Strategy
Technological developments, such as methane hoods coupled with alternative feed compositions, could allow us to reduce agricultural methane emissions; however, scaling back on livestock will not solve the problem, argues Asger Christensen.