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July 10, 11:45 AM
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Power purchase agreements (PPAs) are a great way to source clean generation. Yet the current structure of such deals pushes baseload industries out of the market, says Maximillian Kemp, from the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE)
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July 10, 11:28 AM
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In 2007, Zaragoza was not a city of cyclists. With bicycles accounting for less than 0.5% of daily trips, and minimal infrastructure limited to the urban periphery, cycling was largely absent from daily life and policymaking. There was no regulation, no coordinated institutional support, and most importantly, no cycling culture. Yet within two decades, Zaragoza has transformed into one of Spain’s most bicycle-friendly cities—an achievement rooted in political leadership, smart planning, and consistent public engagement.
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July 10, 11:01 AM
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This article provides a brief description of what complete neighbourhoods are and it analyses the actions taken by the ReGreeneration cities to promote urban proximity, focusing on soft mobility and basic services provision.
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July 10, 3:17 AM
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Pope Leo XIV is also enacting a plan to build a solar farm that would make Vatican City the world’s first carbon-neutral state.
The Mass, in the gardens of the Vatican’s new ecological educational centre at the papal summer estate in Castel Gandolfo, indicated a strong line of ecological continuity with Pope Francis, who made environmental protection a hallmark of his pontificate.
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July 8, 7:25 AM
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In the UK, we are unprepared at every level for the extreme weather caused by climate breakdown. Whether it’s unbearably hot buildings in the summer, our damp and cold homes (some of the leakiest in Europe) filled with mould in the winter, our unprotected towns built on flood plains, or our unfit-for-purpose train tracks that get shut down at the slightest weather warning, the climate crisis is already wreaking havoc on public and private infrastructure – and it’s only getting worse.
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July 8, 3:52 AM
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The City of Arts and Sciences has begun work on what will be the largest geothermal plant in the Valencian Community. This plant will cool the Museum of Sciences, resulting i
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June 30, 5:12 AM
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European Commission Executive Vice President Teresa Ribera was quizzed on Euronews' Europe Today morning show and asked for reaction to French President Emmanuel Macron's call to delay the Commission's 2040 climate targets. #EuropeNews
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June 27, 4:24 AM
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Afin de lutter contre le phénomène des logements vacants, la ville vient de mettre en place un observatoire dédié, en partenariat avec l'ANAH. Un outil qui lui permet de mieux identifier ces biens inoccupés et d'accompagner les propriétaires pour les remettre sur le marché.
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June 26, 11:18 AM
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In Devon, residents face a cost-of-living crisis and rising fuel poverty, with limited engagement in energy-efficient home improvements. Social Engine collaborated with six councils to understand residents' attitudes and behaviours towards retrofitting using behavioural insights. A trial delivered through social media ads directed people to information on loft insulation, testing two approaches with varying messages. The trial reached 205,324 people and showed that roof imagery and social norm messaging were most effective at encouraging people to read further information on loft insulation. Lessons learned highlighted the need for tailored communication strategies and evidence-based action plans to encourage energy saving actions, equipping councils with the confidence to apply these findings going forward.
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June 26, 6:18 AM
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La métropole de Lyon et Engie Solutions lancent une boucle d’eau tempérée pour alimenter le quartier de la Saulaie à Oullins. Ce process inédit à cette échelle sera mis en service fin 2026.
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June 26, 3:46 AM
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Having witnessed decades of corrupt management, poorly maintained public spaces, and high pollution levels, it is perhaps no surprise that the residents of Sofia are politically disillusioned. However, this does not mean that they are disengaged: members of Bulgaria’s “transition generation” are taking matters into their own hands with innovative urban projects centred around ecology.
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June 26, 1:34 AM
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Our food system uses 40% of petrochemicals and 15% of fossil fuels – yet it's left out of the climate conversation. Here's the path to fossil-free food.
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June 24, 8:25 AM
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With the housing crisis ongoing, conservative politicians have recommended reducing environmental regulations to accelerate home construction. While doing so may affect prices in the short term, it will have a significant long-term cost—both financially and for the climate
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July 10, 11:34 AM
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In a world beset by military conflict and economic woes, climate issues are taking a political backseat. Co-chair of the European Green Party and former MEP Ciarán Cuffe joins The Urban Report to discuss how defence, competitiveness and climate concerns can co-exist politically
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July 10, 11:25 AM
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As the European Union steers towards its ambitious 2050 goals of carbon neutrality, energy initiatives are finding success in inclusivity, transparency, and co-design. Change is taking place at regional and local levels via energy communities, which place energy ownership and distribution in the hands of the people, ensuring equitable and democratic access to a vital resource. In Europe’s cities, Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans (SECAPs) are helping local officials to plot and implement new policies hand-in-hand with citizens.
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July 10, 3:25 AM
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The Commission’s proposed 2040 target is now in the hands of the European Parliament and EU countries, who must reach an agreement on the goal quickly to meet international deadlines. Lena Schilling, the negotiator for the Greens political group, joins Kira to explain what she thinks will happen next
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July 8, 9:19 AM
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La ville de Paris favorise l’installation d’agriculteurs urbains pour renforcer sa production agricole et reconnecter ses habitants au vivant. Elle a créé, en 2015, l’appel à projets «Parisculteurs» pour mettre à disposition des agriculteurs urbains professionnels du foncier agricole aménagé à faible coût. Elle sélectionne les terrains avec un cahier des charges strict et choisit les lauréats en évaluant leur modèle économique et agricole.
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July 8, 7:13 AM
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C’est un projet emblématique pour le maire écologiste de Bordeaux. Pierre Hurmic a symboliquement lancé, le 1er juillet, les travaux de solarisation de la base sous-marine et dressé le bilan de l’Alliance de Bordeaux pour l’énergie solaire un an après sa création. Elle réunit désormais 53 acteurs publics et privés qui se sont engagés à déployer du photovoltaïque sur le territoire bordelais.
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July 8, 3:50 AM
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The European Commission has tabled its proposal for the EU’s 2040 emissions reduction target, complete with flexibilities to help countries achieve it. Benjamin Görlach from think tank Agora Energiewende joins FORESIGHT Debates to discuss his thoughts
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June 30, 5:00 AM
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Cette étude révèle un fort attachement des Français aux enjeux écologiques, quel que soit leur lieu de vie. Des majorités claires se dégagent en faveur de politiques environnementales ambitieuses. Toutefois, ce consensus de principe se heurte à de fortes disparités territoriales dès lors qu’il s’agit de leur mise en oeuvre concrète. Dans les zones rurales et les petites villes, les politiques écologiques sont souvent perçues comme injustes, inadaptées ou trop coûteuses individuellement. À l’inverse, les grandes métropoles, mieux équipées et accompagnées, affichent une adhésion plus marquée, y compris lorsqu’un effort personnel est requis.
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June 27, 3:59 AM
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La méthode PPI aligné climat s’adresse aux collectivités qui souhaitent intégrer leurs objectifs climat dans leur planification d’investissement. Elle permet de construire un plan d’investissement compatible, à la fois avec l’ambition climatique et la soutenabilité financière de la collectivité. Pendant plus d’un an, I4CE a travaillé avec plusieurs collectivités et experts afin de proposer une méthode adaptée aux réalités du terrain et robuste. Les résultats de ce travail sont gratuits et accessibles à tous.
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June 26, 11:16 AM
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Local power, owned and run by communities, can be the key to solving Wales’ future energy needs, says the Future Generations Commissioner.
Welsh Government needs to be more ambitious, so Wales has more solar, wind and water energy sources owned by and earning money for, local people, said Derek Walker.
Mr Walker, whose role is to challenge government on how they’re improving lives for people born in the future, wants to see more schools, health centres and community buildings in Wales powered by renewable energy, where communities earn and save money from the energy themselves.
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June 26, 4:10 AM
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Retrouvez les propositions du Réseau Action Climat pour s'assurer que l’UE puisse financer et mettre en oeuvre les objectifs qu’elle s’est fixés sur le climat, la biodiversité et une transition socialement juste.
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June 26, 3:43 AM
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To explain what the ENEFIRST Plus project is, the project’s senior expert Jean-Sébastien Broc starts by outlining what it is.
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June 25, 6:04 AM
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Share this on social media Columnists: Brook Riley, Rockwool International Published on: 24 Jun 2025 Correction 24 June 2025: An earlier version of this column stated the wrong amount of funds spent on renovation and energy efficiency.
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