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April 24, 8:29 AM
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Rolling out strategic net-zero technologies like heat pumps and geothermal energy will help Europe cut its over-reliance on gas imports from overseas, argue Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, a member of the European Parliament, and Mohamed Ridouani, Mayor of Leuven.
The shifting tides of geopolitics have once again exposed Europe’s vulnerability: outsized reliance on imported gas. In 2023, the European Union’s gas import dependency stood at a staggering 90%, leaving households and businesses exposed to price volatility.
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April 24, 5:57 AM
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The transition of Europe’s building stock is not just an environmental necessity, but also a social and an economic imperative. Our research in Denmark and Poland shows that delivering homes that are both affordable and sustainable is feasible. The EU, governments and public banks have the opportunity to turn this momentum into a real solution for the housing crisis.
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April 24, 5:42 AM
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In this episode, Nicola speaks to narrative strategist Ruth Taylor of the Common Cause Foundation about the ways in which adverts shape our priorities and attitudes to social and environmental issues through appealing to certain cultural values. Ruth offers her take on adverts from Pepsi, Volvo and Apple which seem to appeal to intrinsic values like social unity or caring for nature, but may actually end up undermining these values. Finally, Ruth shares her thoughts on how the advertising industry needs to change in order to genuinely play a positive role.
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April 17, 6:06 AM
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Few countries in Europe have experienced the destructive effects of climate change like Spain. Aitor Zulueta from Vitoria-Gasteiz in northern Spain joins the Urban Report to discuss the city's efforts to adapt to increasingly extreme weather and the importance of acting rapidly to cut emissions
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April 17, 5:12 AM
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Storms and flooding across Europe last year affected a total of 413,000 people, led to the loss of at least 335 lives and are estimated to have cost at least €18 billion in damages.
Last year was the hottest year on record for Europe, with record-high annual temperatures in almost half of the continent.
The latest European State of the Climate report from the EU’s Copernicus service (C3S) shows that 45 per cent of days were much warmer than average, and 12 per cent were the warmest on record.
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April 4, 10:28 AM
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In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam and Dave look into how the Nordic nations are leading the way in the energy transition, plus Greece plans something big for its coal regions
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April 4, 5:22 AM
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While major cities face severe housing shortages, Europe also has a vacant property problem. In 2011, an estimated 38 million homes stood empty across the continent. While there are no more up-to-date numbers, it's likely to be still true: OECD data from 2021 revealed that over 10% of homes in Hungary, Cyprus, Slovenia, and Finland are vacant. As of May 2022, two million apartments in Germany were empty. This is especially the case in rural areas, like in Italy and Spain, where entire villages are deserted as people move from the countryside to larger urban areas.
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April 3, 5:53 AM
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The closure of a coal power plant in Finland today brings the country to the brink of a full coal phase-out - four years ahead of schedule.
Power utility company Helen officially decommissioned its Salmisaari plant in Helsinki on 1 April, dropping coal to a less than 1 per cent share of the country’s energy mix.
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April 2, 4:50 AM
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Le Grand Genève, c'est à la fois un bassin de vie à cheval entre la France et la Suisse, et une institution de coopération entre les collectivités situées des deux côtés de la frontière. Pour renforcer cette coopération, quoi de mieux que de partager une vision commune de l'avenir ? C'est
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March 31, 10:31 AM
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The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is a key pillar in reducing Europe’s energy dependency and cutting emissions, ensuring a highly efficient and decarbonised building stock by 2050.
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March 28, 11:26 AM
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Bristol food producers have had hopes of lifeline-funding dashed after the UK national government abruptly closed subsidy applications.
The disappointment follows elation born of farms under five hectares finally, in July 2024, being deemed eligible for the Sustainable Farming Incentive – a UK government payment system for those farming in an ecologically positive way – after years of campaigning by union the Landworkers Alliance and others.
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March 28, 9:59 AM
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‘In Sweden, most residential heating and hot water comes from heating networks – helping to pool resources and innovation
Miranda Bryant in Stockholm
District heating is sometimes talked about like some kind of unattainable utopia, but in the Swedish capital these low-carbon heating networks are not special.
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March 28, 4:18 AM
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La ville de Vienne est composée à 50% d’espaces verts. En revanche, il n’y a pas tant d’endroits alloués à la nature dans les aires densément peuplées. Partant du postulat que les espaces verts sont primordiaux pour la biodiversité et pour entretenir un climat doux, nous avons pensé qu’il en revenait aux citoyens de participer aux évolutions de leurs lieux de vie.
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April 24, 6:03 AM
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Under thie G4CE - Guimarães for Circular Economy several projects and research studies have already been developed and implemented, focusing on green waste valorization, bioplastic production, soil remediation, plastics, chewing gum and cigarette butts recovery and valorization, a strategy for PAYT implementation, and projects to promote social circularity.
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April 24, 5:44 AM
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An advert for French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies has been banned in the UK for misleading consumers over the firm’s environmental impact.
Campaign group Adfree cities complained that the paid-for X post in May focused on the firm’s renewable wind energy projects while failing to mention that its operations remained mostly based in fossil fuels.
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April 17, 6:10 AM
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In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sean looks into how housing can be made simultaneously more affordable and sustainable, plus David brings you the latest data centre demand predictions
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April 17, 5:53 AM
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Finland has quietly but effectively marched ahead with the energy transition. Helena Sarén joins the show to explain the secret to the Scandinavian nation’s green success.
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April 7, 9:35 AM
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A consortium linked to the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has built a plant at the Mannheim wastewater treatment plant that cleans generated biogas and uses the resulting CO2 to produce climate-neutral marine fuel using green hydrogen.
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April 4, 5:57 AM
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Stay informed on the global energy transition with FORESIGHT Climate & Energy. Get expert insights and the big picture of decarbonisation in just 15 minutes a day - hands-free and easy to fit into your daily routine.
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April 3, 8:10 AM
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Sluggish action on the climate crisis is inspiring communities to take charge of their own renewable energy, bringing benefits beyond lower bills. Can a new government bill supercharge the sector?
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April 2, 10:00 AM
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The European Commission wants to keep a 90 percent emissions-cutting target but to change how countries calculate their progress. EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra is considering options to soften the bloc’s 2040 climate goal as he tries to contain a backlash against Europe’s climate ambitions.
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April 1, 5:01 AM
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The developments of recent years, from EU climate policies to Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, bear witness to the influence of the Green New Deal agenda, even if many of its original proposals have been watered down. Now, as climate action gets caught up in the struggle for geopolitical supremacy and threatened by the MAGA counter-revolution, can greens and progressives regain the initiative?
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March 31, 10:30 AM
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A circular economy turns waste into opportunity, building a sustainable future through innovation, conscious choices, and women’s leadership.
When purchasing a decorative object, article of clothing, or beauty product, how often do you consider the origin of its composite materials and where they will end up? This question has become increasingly urgent as climate challenges such as air pollution, water contamination, and soil degradation put immense pressure on global ecosystems. Long-standing linear economic models, which extract, use, and discard resources, have pushed planetary boundaries beyond sustainable limits. The consequences are clear: escalating heatwaves, severe water scarcity, and prolonged droughts threaten ecosystems and human livelihoods.
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March 28, 11:23 AM
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In recent years, there has been a growing interest in Renewable Energy Communities (REC), legal entities that collectively manage energy, promoting economic, social, and environmental benefits for their community. This model of citizen management over an essential resource has been widely accepted — so could a similar principle be applied to money?
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March 28, 8:56 AM
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En 2031, le Parc du Ruisseau des Aygalades, quartier situé dans le 15e arrondissement de la ville et sur le périmètre d’Euroméditerranée, ouvrira ses portes sur l’actuel site de la gare de marchandise du Canet. Le paysagiste Michel Desvigne, celui qui a transformé le Vieux-Port de Marseille, est désigné pour créer ce nouveau parc de 16 hectares.
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