Fit for 55/2030: MEPs underwhelmed by new EU Forest Strategy
20 Jul Energy & Climate

Fit for 55/2030: MEPs underwhelmed by new EU Forest Strategy

Rather than encouraging sustainable forest management, European Commission’s proposals risk undermining forestry’s climate contributions, warns Swedish MEP Jessica Polfjärd
by Andreas Rogal
How Earth Observation can help us fight deforestation
20 Jul Energy & Climate
How Earth Observation can help us fight deforestation
Fit for 55 will raise bills for vulnerable Europeans
19 Jul Energy & Climate
Fit for 55 will raise bills for vulnerable Europeans
Powering the recovery
19 Jul Energy & Climate
Powering the recovery
EU Methane Strategy: Prospects for a secure horizon
19 Mar Energy & Climate
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.
EU Methane Strategy: An unknown quantity
19 Mar Energy & Climate
EU Methane Strategy: An unknown quantity
The upcoming Methane Strategy can make the EU a world leader in emissions reduction, writes Cristian-Silviu Busoi.
A holistic approach for Europe's Methane Strategy
18 Mar Energy & Climate
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 Energy & Climate
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.
Issue 532 | 15 March 2021
15 Mar Energy & Climate
Issue 532 | 15 March 2021
Gracing this issue’s cover is Spanish Renew Europe deputy Jordi Cañas. With the EU-Mercosur Association Agreement negotiations approaching the finish line, Parliament’s rapporteur tells reporter Ana Gallego why this may be the last chance to seal a deal with the South American trade bloc.
Energy Taxation Directive: No time to waste
05 Mar Energy & Climate
Energy Taxation Directive: No time to waste
The Energy Taxation Directive is an opportunity to put Europe on a path to climate neutrality that can also lead us to a fairer society, explains Henrike Hahn.
EU’s Energy Taxation Directive review crucial to achieving transition to a clean, carbon-free economy
04 Mar Energy & Climate
EU’s Energy Taxation Directive review crucial to achieving transition to a clean, carbon-free economy
Environmental taxation is about much more than just green taxes, says Spanish S&D MEP César Luena.
2 billion lamps recycled: a European achievement for EucoLight and for the environment PM+
03 Mar Energy & Climate
2 billion lamps recycled: a European achievement for EucoLight and for the environment
A recent EucoLight online event celebrated recycling success in the lighting sector.
Issue 531 | 1 March 2021
26 Feb Energy & Climate
Issue 531 | 1 March 2021
Gracing the cover this issue is Irish EPP deputy Frances Fitzgerald. A staunch defender of women’s rights, Fitzgerald says she believes we are entering a new era of equality, telling deputy editor Lorna Hutchinson that despite recent setbacks, fresh momentum for change is building.
The next step for fully circular plastic packaging PM+
23 Feb Energy & Climate
The next step for fully circular plastic packaging
Traceability and transparent recycled content certification could help Europe achieve a fully circular economy, writes RecyClass Chairman Paolo Glerean.
Paving the way to climate neutrality
04 Feb Energy & Climate
Paving the way to climate neutrality
Renewable hydrogen can make an important contribution to the energy transition, but the EU needs to develop a sustainable hydrogen economy to make it competitive, writes Jens Geier.
Abu Dhabi looks to drive clean energy post-COVID PM+
03 Feb Energy & Climate
Abu Dhabi looks to drive clean energy post-COVID
However, the Emirate still sees a future for oil and gas as part of the country’s cleaner energy mix, writes Sara Stefanini.
German Greens MEP calls for quick phase-out of nuclear energy
01 Feb Energy & Climate
German Greens MEP calls for quick phase-out of nuclear energy
Jutta Paulus was speaking at an online event focusing on safety issues surrounding the construction of new nuclear reactor plants in Belarus, Turkey, and Uzbekistan.
Issue 529 | 1 February 2021
29 Jan Energy & Climate
Issue 529 | 1 February 2021
Gracing the cover this issue is Loucas Fourlas, Chair of the MEPs Against Cancer (MAC) Interest Group. The Cypriot EPP deputy tells Jon Benton and Ana Gallego what drives him in his fight against cancer, his campaign to help those affected and of his own personal tragedy.
Lahti: the European Green Capital 2021
21 Jan Energy & Climate
Lahti: the European Green Capital 2021
Henna Virkkunen (FI, EPP), Miapetra Kumpula-Natri (FI, S&D), Elsi Katainen (FI, RE) and Ville Niinistö (FI, Greens/EFA) share their views on this year's European Green Capital, the Finnish city of Lahti.
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week: accelerating the world’s sustainable development PM+
20 Jan Energy & Climate
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week: accelerating the world’s sustainable development
The Middle East’s economic recovery has a chance to look greener and more sustainable than ever before, writes Dr Guy Burton.
Energy solutions for a green future – some key takeaways to chew over PM+
18 Jan Energy & Climate
Energy solutions for a green future – some key takeaways to chew over
Katrina Sichel reports on Liquid Gas Europe’s recent event.
A new Saudi Arabia beckons European tourists and investors. Could these changes bring Brussels and Riyadh closer? PM+
13 Jan Energy & Climate
A new Saudi Arabia beckons European tourists and investors. Could these changes bring Brussels and Riyadh closer?
Could the Arab nation’s vision of transforming into a tourist hub by 2030 bring the Kingdom closer to Europe? Muddassar Ahmed reports.
Joe Biden: will he bring a fresh transatlantic wind?
24 Dec Energy & Climate
Joe Biden: will he bring a fresh transatlantic wind?
Joe Biden seems likely to represent a return to a better and more harmonious transatlantic relationship; we should now stand together to champion global democracy and fairness, argues Nicolae Ştefănuță.
2020 vision: A year in review
23 Dec Energy & Climate
2020 vision: A year in review
The year 2020 will go down in history as one of the most challenging in generations. Lorna Hutchinson looks back on an extraordinary twelve months.
EU agrees tough new 2030 climate targets
11 Dec Energy & Climate
EU agrees tough new 2030 climate targets
But new plan to cut carbon emissions by at least 55 percent over the next decade, criticised for falling short of the scale of emission reduction needed.
Despite COVID-19, the EU’s priorities for long-term sustainability and competitiveness are clear, argues Sandro Gozi
11 Dec Energy & Climate
Despite COVID-19, the EU’s priorities for long-term sustainability and competitiveness are clear, argues Sandro Gozi
EU can position itself as a global leader in innovation and sustainable growth, says French MEP.
Creating a powerful circular economy
08 Dec Energy & Climate
Creating a powerful circular economy
The continuing pandemic has highlighted the fragility of our linear economy; let’s use these difficult times as an engine for change, writes Victor Negrescu.
The European Green Deal and the post-COVID-19 recovery are two sides of the same coin
08 Dec Energy & Climate
The European Green Deal and the post-COVID-19 recovery are two sides of the same coin
The paths for delivering the Green Deal and ensuring Europe’s recovery are one and the same, argue former European Commissioners Jyrki Katainen and Janez Potočnik.