Affordable decarbonisation of rural businesses and industries
26 Jun Energy & Climate

Affordable decarbonisation of rural businesses and industries

As Europe plans for a green recovery from the Coronavirus pandemic, we must make sure that rural areas are not left behind in the energy transition, write Małgosia Rybak and François Paquet.
by Malgosia Rybak and François Paquet
LNG is a key component of the EU’s energy mix
07 Jul Energy & Climate
LNG is a key component of the EU’s energy mix
MEPs call for more transparency in German politics as EU presidency kicks off
02 Jul Energy & Climate
MEPs call for more transparency in German politics as EU presidency kicks off
Making dairy an integral part of the Green Recovery
17 Jun Energy & Climate
Making dairy an integral part of the Green Recovery
David Sassoli Interview: European Parliament's key role in shaping EU's Coronavirus response
04 May Energy & Climate
David Sassoli Interview: European Parliament's key role in shaping EU's Coronavirus response
With the European Union arguably facing its biggest crisis, European Parliament President David Sassoli tells Lorna Hutchinson that platitudes about solidarity are not enough; the EU will only prove its worth to citizens by acting in unison.
Coronavirus: A global perspective Sponsored
04 May Energy & Climate
Coronavirus: A global perspective
From helping to monitor the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic to the eventual recovery, Earth observation data plays a crucial role, writes Agnieszka Łukaszczyk, Senior Director of European Affairs at Planet.
How to stop the Coronavirus pandemic disrupting a green future
21 Apr Energy & Climate
How to stop the Coronavirus pandemic disrupting a green future
Stimulating the post-Coronavirus economic recovery through investment in climate Action will help set the world back on its green path, explains Vanora Bennett
Europe’s future growth strategy
21 Apr Energy & Climate
Europe’s future growth strategy
EU policymakers need to consider the impact of the Coronavirus crisis and adapt its growth policy initiatives accordingly, argues Siegfried Mureşan.
MEPs urge Commission to put Green Deal on ice amid COVID-19 crisis
01 Apr Energy & Climate
MEPs urge Commission to put Green Deal on ice amid COVID-19 crisis
Nearly 40 MEPs have asked that the European Green Deal, a Commission flagship policy, is dropped for the time being due to the coronavirus crisis.
Turning legislation into action
23 Mar Energy & Climate
Turning legislation into action
The Water Framework Directive is a well-designed piece of legislation. However, without proper implementation it will remain ineffective in delivering water protection, writes Grace O’Sullivan.
Unlocking the hidden potential of waste water
23 Mar Energy & Climate
Unlocking the hidden potential of waste water
It’s time we adapted our water management to the challenges we face – that includes tapping the potential in water, says Pernille Weiss.

Why Coronavirus means the EU must suspend its palm oil ban Sponsored
20 Mar Energy & Climate
Why Coronavirus means the EU must suspend its palm oil ban
In light of Coronavirus, the EU must suspend its proposed palm oil ban – for the sake of its own economy and millions of Malaysia’s poorest, argues Youssef Kobo.
In conversation with... Florian Pappenberger In Conversation With…
17 Mar Energy & Climate
In conversation with... Florian Pappenberger
The relationship between weather forecasting and flood prediction is set to become stronger as both activities increasingly rely on an Earth system approach, says Florian Pappenberger, Director of Forecasts at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF).
European Commission receives mixed response to Circular Economy Action Plan
12 Mar Energy & Climate
European Commission receives mixed response to Circular Economy Action Plan
The new Circular Economy Action Plan is one of the main “building blocks” of the Commission’s much-vaunted European Green Deal.
Why I oppose the European Green Deal
10 Mar Energy & Climate
Why I oppose the European Green Deal
The European Green Deal may be a flagship EU policy, but we should be realistic that it is unlikely to prove the panacea, or beacon for other countries, that we hope, writes Jessica Stegrud.
First 100 days of von der Leyen Commission: Juggling crises and feting flagship policies
09 Mar Energy & Climate
First 100 days of von der Leyen Commission: Juggling crises and feting flagship policies
The last three months have seen the EU plunged into full-scale crisis management mode with the outbreak of the Coronavirus in Europe and tensions reaching boiling point on the Greek-Turkish border.
2030 NECPs and the Green Deal
09 Mar Energy & Climate
2030 NECPs and the Green Deal
Member State National Energy and Climate Plans to 2030 will inevitably shape the European Green Deal, but it is vital that they are analysed to allow the appropriate degree of convergence.
Ali Bongo Ondimba: Shared challenges
05 Mar Energy & Climate
Ali Bongo Ondimba: Shared challenges
Attracting international acclaim for his investments in environmental protection, Ali Bongo Ondimba is regarded as one of Central Africa’s most reforming leaders. In an exclusive interview, the Gabonese President explains to Marie Hourtoule why he is so strongly committed to the continent’s peace and development.
An industrial scale Green Deal
04 Mar Energy & Climate
An industrial scale Green Deal
While the European Green Deal may prove to be the defining strategy of this legislature, it will need to built on a sustainable industrial policy, says Simona Bonafè.
Just Transition or not?
04 Mar Energy & Climate
Just Transition or not?
The transition to a greener economy is not only important for climate change, it is part of rebuilding Europe’s social contract, says Petros Kokkalis.
Greta Thunberg likens global warming to a 'house which is on fire'
04 Mar Energy & Climate
Greta Thunberg likens global warming to a 'house which is on fire'
Swedish climate activist tells European Parliament that the 'fire brigade' had not yet been called to put out the blaze. 
Delivering the EU Green Deal: LNG is key
04 Mar Energy & Climate
Delivering the EU Green Deal: LNG is key
LNG is set to play a pivotal role in the European Green Deal by making a strong contribution to the energy transition through diversifying supplies, delivering flexibility, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality.
In conversation with... Jean-Noël Thépaut In Conversation With…
04 Mar Energy & Climate
In conversation with... Jean-Noël Thépaut
The Green Deal is a necessary policy response to face our climate and environmental challenges in Europe and we — ECMWF and Copernicus — are going to support its implementation, says Jean-Noël Thépaut, Director of the Copernicus Climate Change and Atmosphere Monitoring Services.
A Green Deal on steel Sponsored
04 Mar Energy & Climate
A Green Deal on steel
Axel Eggert explains why a ‘Green Deal on steel’ could be the flagship policy for the EU’s climate strategy.
Healthcare cannot wait to integrate sustainability into business Sponsored
02 Mar Energy & Climate
Healthcare cannot wait to integrate sustainability into business
Alessandro Chiesi explains why the EU must address the fact that climate change represents a significant threat to respiratory health.
Why Ampere Energy's historic deal with Copec will accelerate the clean energy transition Sponsored
26 Feb Energy & Climate
Why Ampere Energy's historic deal with Copec will accelerate the clean energy transition
Solar storage company Ampere could have the answer to the renewable energy source’s biggest challenge - intermittency, writes Andrew Boff.
Brexit's ripple effect as UK bows out of NSEC platform
21 Feb Energy & Climate
Brexit's ripple effect as UK bows out of NSEC platform
The North Sea Energy Cooperation (NSEC) platform brings together eight EU countries and Norway to discuss how to develop offshore wind farms and grid infrastructure in the North Sea.
Home is where the heat is Sponsored
20 Feb Energy & Climate
Home is where the heat is
Consumer preferences must be considered as the EU strives to become a leader in tackling climate change and the new European Commission is devising a Green Deal for Europe. The role of consumers in decarbonising the heating sector is especially important as the new EU legislative cycle begins, writes GasTerra's Anton Buijs.