Dairy sector unveils ambitious roadmap to combat climate change [Promoted content]

The European dairy sector has committed to an ambitious roadmap to combat climate change, aiming for significant greenhouse gas reductions and enhanced sustainability practices. Industry leaders stress environmental responsibility, efficiency, and anim…

This possible Trump adviser says electric cars, walkable cities and even talking about climate change are harmful

Former Ambassador Carla Sands focuses on energy issues at the America First Policy Institute, a Trump-aligned think tank.

The environmental cost of Europeโ€™s hunt for lithium

While lithium is a key component of the EU’s green transition, concerns are rising over the environmental impact of increased mining activities. Experts warn of water pollution, biodiversity loss, and heightened carbon emissions, raising questions abou…

Leaked documents: Which EU commissioners have the most property, money and influence

POLITICO has reviewed the declarations of interest of every European Commission nominee.

UK energy policy: 20 people to lobby at Labour conference

Who to look out for in Liverpool this weekend.

The climate ambitions of the next EU Commission

All eyes are on Teresa Ribera, after the Spanish politician has been tasked with steering Europe’s green transition while balancing competitiveness, as part of the next EU Commission. In this episode, host Giada Santana and Environment hub editor Donag…

MEPs gear up for COP29 climate negotiations

Hello, and welcome to the Green Brief, which brings you a roundup of energy and environment news from across Europe. We are freshening up the Green Briefโ€™s format โ€“ let us know what you think via digital@euractiv.com.ย 

Why climate NGOs are taking the EU commission to court

NGOs are bringing the Commission in front of the European Court of Justice on two separate accounts. The cases are part of a sweeping trend that sees activists bringing governments to court over the respect of environmental pledges.

Ukraineโ€™s plan to buy Russian-made nuclear reactors sparks uproar

Lawmakers argue buying aging atomic energy equipment from Bulgaria wonโ€™t help keep the lights on and could fuel corruption.

EPPโ€™s energy and environment plans for next five years

A draft version of the EPPโ€™s priorities for the next European Commission, seen by Euractiv, contains a continued, but reduced commitment to climate action and nature protection.

EU backs 650-billion-euro plan to help cities reach net zero by 2030

A group of 112 cities aiming to eliminate their net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 will need a combined 650 billion euros in investments to deliver the pledge, a European Union initiative said on Wednesday (26 June).

Energy and environment files on the campaign trail

It is often argued that EU policy debates are detached from the everyday lives of European citizens and that European Parliament elections are fought on national and local issues.ย But the 2024 election campaigns were different.

Macron ally backs Spanish socialist Ribera as EU climate boss

‘I would find it very, very good,’ Pascal Canfin, a centrist French MEP chairing the environment committee, told POLITICO.

How a climate U-turn broke the Scottish government

Scotland’s governing coalition has fallen apart โ€” and a stalled drive to cut carbon emissions played a major role.

Europeโ€™s Energy Union: ever closer, but not ever calmer

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New EU fiscal reforms will impede critical investments, experts warn

The much-delayed reform of the EUโ€™s fiscal rules agreed between the European Parliament and Council over the weekend will hamper the blocโ€™s ability to make critical investments in green technology and Europeโ€™s defence industry, experts interviewed by E…