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.
by Nicolae Stefanuta
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week: accelerating the world’s sustainable development
20 Jan Energy & Climate
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week: accelerating the world’s sustainable development
Energy solutions for a green future – some key takeaways to chew over
18 Jan Energy & Climate
Energy solutions for a green future – some key takeaways to chew over
2020 vision: A year in review
23 Dec Energy & Climate
2020 vision: A year in review
EU “putting its money where its mouth is” with Green Deal financing
20 Jan Energy & Climate
EU “putting its money where its mouth is” with Green Deal financing
The €100 billion 'Just Transition Fund' to support European regions' transition away from fossil fuels has been cautiously welcomed by NGOs.
Building new partnership is in UK and EU’s ‘mutual interest’, says von der Leyen
09 Jan Energy & Climate
Building new partnership is in UK and EU’s ‘mutual interest’, says von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she hopes the new partnership is “one that will be enabling us to defend and strengthen our interests, both from an economic and a security point of view.”
COPD: the Invisible killer
17 Dec Energy & Climate
COPD: the Invisible killer
Health experts have issued stark warnings on the need or further commitment to effectively tackle asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Martin Banks reports.
COP25 ends on disappointing note
16 Dec Energy & Climate
COP25 ends on disappointing note
The 25th UN climate conference (COP25) in Madrid drew to a close without an agreement on binding rules for the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement.
‘Europe’s man on the moon moment’: Von der Leyen unveils EU Green Deal
11 Dec Energy & Climate
‘Europe’s man on the moon moment’: Von der Leyen unveils EU Green Deal
“Now it’s time to act”, announced European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as she laid out the executive’s plans for tackling climate change.
Flying the flag for aviation
11 Dec Energy & Climate
Flying the flag for aviation
The aviation industry has brought myriad benefits in connecting people, boosting trade and developing new technology - let’s not demonise it, says Caroline Nagtegaal.
In partnership across borders
10 Dec Energy & Climate
In partnership across borders
Whatever the future UK-EU relationship, the City of London Corporation is determined to become a global hub for green investment, an engine of the transition to a low carbon economy and to play its part in championing sustainable green finance. Brian Johnson reports.
Issue 506 | 2 December 2019
09 Dec Energy & Climate
Issue 506 | 2 December 2019
After conquering the worlds of sport and local politics in his native Sweden, newly-elected MEP David Lega now wants to change the world for the better on a European level. He talks to us about the issues that drive his passion for policymaking and is this issue’s cover star.
EU-Oman Special Supplement
09 Dec Energy & Climate
EU-Oman Special Supplement
A Parliament Magazine EU-Oman Special Supplement
5G - Game changer
05 Dec Energy & Climate
5G - Game changer
The potential of 5G is virtually limitless, but will need widespread cooperation to accelerate the roll-out and reap the benefits, reports Martin Banks.
Can Artificial Intelligence predict the weather? Thought Leader
04 Dec Energy & Climate
Can Artificial Intelligence predict the weather?
AI is evolving rapidly and brings with it the potential to improve weather and climate predictions, writes Peter Dueben.
MEPs reiterate call for single seat for Parliament
04 Dec Energy & Climate
MEPs reiterate call for single seat for Parliament
Despite claiming to be a carbon-neutral institution, Parliament's 12 annual trips to Strasbourg are estimated to emit between 11,000 and 19,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.
What if technology could help us hack climate change? PM+
04 Dec Energy & Climate
What if technology could help us hack climate change?
Cutting-edge technologies such as AI are here to make our lives easier, but they can also be used to make them more sustainable, writes APPLiA’s Paolo Falcioni.
New Commission urged to implement ‘ambitious’ EU trade policy
02 Dec Energy & Climate
New Commission urged to implement ‘ambitious’ EU trade policy
The head of an EU-wide body representing Europe’s spirits sector has called for an “ambitious EU trade policy” from the new European Commission.
EU policymakers gear up to underscore urgency of climate action at COP25
02 Dec Energy & Climate
EU policymakers gear up to underscore urgency of climate action at COP25
European Parliament President David Sassoli is part of a parliamentary delegation to the COP25 climate conference in Madrid, which begins on Monday.
How the soft drinks industry is walking the talk on sustainability and responsibility PM+
02 Dec Energy & Climate
How the soft drinks industry is walking the talk on sustainability and responsibility
Europe’s soft drinks industry is embracing sustainability and responsibility, UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe’s Nicholas Hodac explains.
New Commission rubber-stamped by Parliament as climate takes centre stage
27 Nov Energy & Climate
New Commission rubber-stamped by Parliament as climate takes centre stage
The incoming European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen has been given the green light by MEPs after a key vote in Strasbourg.
Addressing the air pollution urgency PM+
27 Nov Energy & Climate
Addressing the air pollution urgency
LPG can be the alternative energy solution Europe needs to reduce emissions, argues Samuel Maubanc.
Iratxe García Pérez: Commission dossier title change not just ‘cosmetic exercise’
27 Nov Energy & Climate
Iratxe García Pérez: Commission dossier title change not just ‘cosmetic exercise’
Iratxe García Pérez, the leader of the Socialist group in the European Parliament, has insisted that changing the controversial title of a Commission dossier was “not just merely a cosmetic exercise.”
Climate change ‘did not originate’ in the Arctic, conference hears
26 Nov Energy & Climate
Climate change ‘did not originate’ in the Arctic, conference hears
The high-profile event on the Arctic was told that “very concerted action” is now necessary to combat global warming.
Europe must embrace GMOs to address the UN SDGs PM+
26 Nov Energy & Climate
Europe must embrace GMOs to address the UN SDGs
Jonathan D.G Jones argues why the EU should replace chemistry-based agriculture with genetic methods.
Von der Leyen Commission awaits green light from Parliament
25 Nov Energy & Climate
Von der Leyen Commission awaits green light from Parliament
Parliament is expected to approve Ursula von der Leyen’s new team of commissioners this week, paving the way for the executive to finally start work.
MEPs to press Commission to declare “state of climate emergency” in Europe
22 Nov Energy & Climate
MEPs to press Commission to declare “state of climate emergency” in Europe
The demand, in the form a resolution to be voted on by deputies at their Strasbourg plenary, comes ahead of the COP25 climate conference in Madrid next month.
Practical solutions to climate change
22 Nov Energy & Climate
Practical solutions to climate change
The demands to act on climate change are correct and justified; let’s ensure we use the right tools and approaches in delivering solutions, writes Peter Liese.