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July 25, 10:02 AM
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Children living in greener neighbourhoods have better lung function, according to a new study.
The research, led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), looked at data from 35,000 children in eight different European countries - Denmark, France, Italy, Lithuania, Norway, the Netherlands, Spain and the UK.
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July 25, 8:06 AM
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The “Seizing the Chance: From Coal Ash to Solar Cash” webinar, organized by TheMayor.EU in partnership with the European Investment Bank (EIB), took place on 4 June. Read the main takeaways.
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July 25, 7:51 AM
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This new wave of solar producers aren’t just getting cheap electricity, they’re also participating in the energy transition.
More than 500,000 plug-in solar systems have been installed in Germany, most of them taking up a seamless spot on people’s balconies.
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July 24, 11:32 AM
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Accelerating the rollout of decarbonised, renewable and affordable heating and cooling means energy sovereignty and a host of co-benefits for EU industry and citizens alike. The new European Commission leadership must act now to position heating and cooling decarbonisation as a key pillar for the 2024-2029 policy cycle, says Delia Villagrasa of the Cool Heating Coalition
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July 24, 10:11 AM
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Efficient Buildings Europe (formerly EuroAce) welcomes that the Commission President acknowledged the importance of addressing the housing crisis among her political priorities, claiming a sustainable future with affordable housing is within reach.
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July 17, 10:34 AM
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The European Union (EU) has embarked on an ambitious ecological transition based on the European Green Deal, which aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. This Policy brief examines the environmental policies put in place by the von der Leyen Commission and analyzes their impact on the European economy and the different countries. The Green Deal includes measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote the circular economy and protect biodiversity.
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July 1, 7:47 AM
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In a world grappling with the climate crisis, social unrest, and polarisation undermining democracy, an oasis of ideas for a better future has bloomed. It happened in Milan during the Spring School on Climate Citizens’ Assemblies. The two-day event brought to the same room the instigators of the next wave of participatory democracy that looms on the horizon. Uncover their stories, insights, and dreams for a greener tomorrow for Europe.
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June 14, 8:57 AM
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Climate negotiations started in Bonn last week with a straightforward message on the relevance of finance and the revised climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. During the opening ceremony of the sixtieth sessions of the subsidiary bodies (SB 60) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Simon Stiell –Executive Secretary– highlighted the need to “make serious progress on finance, the great enabler of climate action” and to aim for bolder, broader and inclusive third generation Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs 3.0) that “can serve as blueprints to propel economies and societies forward and drive more resilience”.
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May 30, 9:37 AM
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Speaking exclusively to Euronews, Belgium's energy minister Tinne Van der Straeten explains why she is pushing for governments to recognise the important contribution community electricity projects and cooperatives could make to Europe's energy transition.
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April 23, 6:07 AM
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At the origin of agroecology is the recognition that agriculture is deeply interconnected with the environment. By understanding and consider agriculture as a natural ecosystem, agroecologists aim to maximize the benefits of ecological processes while minimizing negative impacts on the environment. This involves 3 main points focusing in: promoting biodiversity, enhancing soil health and conserving water resources.
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April 22, 5:56 AM
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Muksubussi are becoming increasingly popular in Finnish kindergartens as a mode of transportation for nature-based and healthy habit-forming activities.
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April 22, 5:49 AM
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The REGIO1st Planning Framework provides a comprehensive, structured approach for regional energy planners in Europe to develop and implement sustainable, cost-effective energy strategies in line with the Energy Efficiency First (EE1st) principle.
Regions and cities play a key role in the energy transition across Europe, as they are the main channel for the implementation of the Green Deal1, and of its climate and energy objectives. They are the main players involved in energy transition on-site being in direct contact with the reality and challenges on the ground.
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April 22, 5:21 AM
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Il y a beaucoup plus à perdre qu'à gagner à l'inaction climatique en France et dans le monde. La notion de " transition juste ", inscrite au préambule de l'accord de Paris, ne dit pas autre chose. Il s'agit bien, en premier, de faire la transition car c'est un objectif d'intérêt général majeur, qui conditionne à terme, tous les autres.
La transition juste est une transition :
- qui accompagne la cessation ou la mutation des activités brunes et le développement des activités vertes …
- tout en tenant compte des vulnérabilités propres aux différentes composantes de nos sociétés et de nos économies.
- et qui soit élaborée le plus démocratiquement possible par l'ensemble des parties prenantes, dont les citoyens, les ONG, les syndicats, les entreprises et les collectivités, aux différentes échelles territoriales.
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July 25, 9:50 AM
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Moazzam Malik, managing director at the World Resources Institute and honorary professor at the UCL Policy Lab writes on the Climate Home News website, stating that a new global deal on financing is needed. He argues that a more effective framework led by the UN could involve a binding financial target, a role for emerging…
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July 25, 8:03 AM
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Riga municipality is offering residents an interactive heat map, which shows the energy efficiency of individual residential buildings on the territory of the city.
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July 25, 6:14 AM
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Each country gets one commissioner. Von der Leyen counts as Germany's choice and Kaja Kallas, backed by EU leaders to be the next foreign policy chief, will be Estonia's representative (the foreign policy chief is appointed by the European Council but is a vice-president of the Commission). Von der Leyen is asking each country to nominate a man and a woman, except when the incumbent commissioner is staying on.
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July 24, 10:13 AM
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France’s surprise inclusion of a 2030 target for renewable energy production in its energy and climate plans appeared to diffuse a long dispute with the European Commission, but experts are struggling to understand what the new figures actually mean.
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July 24, 10:08 AM
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Sorcha Edwards, General Secretary of Housing of Europe, discusses housing crisis and potential solutions The housing crisis in Europe is a multifaceted is
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July 16, 1:34 AM
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This week, Euronews takes you behind the scenes of a decisive plenary session establishing the new European leadership. Will MEPs reappoint Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission? Will Roberta Metsola remain President of the Parliament? Follow the latest political developments. #EuropeNews
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June 14, 9:15 AM
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Urban and guerrilla gardening can contribute to cooling cities while bringing people together, providing critical spaces for education and active citizenship.
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June 14, 8:55 AM
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The current political situation in France makes it almost impossible to send the EU Commission the French national energy-climate plan (NECP) by 30 June.
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May 30, 9:36 AM
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Heating is a complex part of the energy transition but district networks are a potentially powerful way to achieve widespread decarbonisation. Morgan Henley joins the Policy Dispatch to talk about how Central and Eastern Europe is feeling the benefit of its networks.
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April 22, 10:28 AM
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Low-energy is the future, either through choice or physics. We are running out of time to have a say.
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April 22, 5:51 AM
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In the first series of Talking Transitions, we looked at how the transition to a decarbonised economy is inherently several different and varied transitions that span across sectors, geographies and timelines.
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April 22, 5:45 AM
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Some political forces present concrete pledges while others offer general commitments to preserve the environment, keep up with the energy transition and tackle chemical and plastic pollution.
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