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Portugal urges Brussels to rethink free carbon allowances cut

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European aviation sector warns EU climate targets could cause backlash

With a key revision of the European Union's Emissions Trading System due on 15 July, an open letter pleads with legislators to consider how carbon emissions should be calculated and managed internationally.

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Four EU countries push Brussels to ease carbon costs on industry

Estonia, France, Germany and Spain support the Emissions Trading System, the EU’s major climate policy tool, but want clearer, simpler and possibly more flexible rules to protect industrial competitiveness, according to a document seen by Euronews.

Climate

How climate change is fuelling disease and displacement in Gaza

Climate adaptation should become an integrated part of aid efforts, as the cost of conflict and global warming collide, according to one expert.

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Brussels faces backlash over carbon trading system as costs soar

Several EU countries argue that planned cuts to free emissions allowances under the EU Emissions Trading System are too severe and do not reflect the technological limits faced by sectors such as steel, cement, chemicals and aluminium.

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Earth News

Top 10 most polluting airports revealed – and three are in Europe

New data has exposed the climate and air quality impacts of 1,300 global airports – and it’s bad news for Europe.

Climate

Ex-pilots brand use of private jets to Cannes Film Festival ‘reckless’

More than 700 private flights flew to and from Cannes Film Festival for last year’s star-studded event, burning two million litres of fuel.

Europe News

Brussels mulls scrapping methane fines amid energy crisis - leak

The draft text, circulated to EU member states, says penalties should not jeopardise gas or oil supplies during periods of market stress or crisis — a move likely to be seen as a concession to mounting pressure from industry and international partners.

Earth News

The EU is betting on direct air capture – is it a bad investment?

Direct air capture has been touted as ‘essential’ in meeting the EU’s climate goals – but is now really the time for investment?

Europe News

Brussels calls on EU countries to get tough on net-zero shipping goals

The high-level talks come after a disastrous meeting in October, when a proposal to tax shipping emissions was blocked by the United States. Within the EU, Greece, Italy and Malta remain hesitant to support the proposal.

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EU auditors question new fund for polluters backed by EU carbon tax

EU auditors argue the Temporary Decarbonisation Fund, designed to channel revenues from the EU's carbon border tax to help heavy industries cope with the energy transition, may do little to drive new green investment.

Travel News

Which airlines offer combined rail tickets and how do they work?

Booking a train ticket through your airline can take all the hassle out of onward travel, and will ensure you’re protected when things don’t go to plan.

Nature

Poland, Belarus and Germany benefitting from bison reintroduction

Europe’s largest wild land mammal has been brought back from the brink of extinction.

Travel News

World’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship hits major milestone

Viking Libra will use a hybrid propulsion system, partially based on liquefied hydrogen fuel cells.

Europe Today

Watch: Open revolt against ETS - what the EU should do now?

Spring is coming to Brussels, but all your reporter hears when he goes outside are three letters: ETS. That is because ten EU countries are in open revolt against the bloc's flagship climate policy. But hold on: what actually is the ETS, and why is there such a massive backlash against it?

Europe News

Ten EU countries reinforce attack against ETS ahead of key EU summit

Ahead of a key European summit on Thursday, 10 EU countries intensified attacks on the bloc's climate policy, warning that the current system is damaging industry. They're calling for a slower and more flexible approach to protect competitiveness while pursuing the green transition.

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Commission resists overhaul of carbon pricing, calls for tax cuts

Commission resists overhaul of carbon pricing while pushing for tax cuts on energy despite calls from member states to suspend rules as oil prices soar.