G7 ministers set big new targets for solar and wind capacity 17/4/2023

The Group of Seven rich nations on Sunday set big new targets for solar power and offshore wind capacity, agreeing to speed up renewable energy development and move toward a quicker phase-out of fossil fuels. ...more

Germany closes last nuclear plants 17/4/2023

Germany will pull the plug on its last three nuclear power stations by Saturday, ending a six-decade programme that spawned one of Europe's strongest protest movements but saw a brief reprieve due to the Ukraine war. ...more

Canada's 2021 carbon emissions fall 8.4% from 2005 levels, government report says 17/4/2023

Canada's 2021 carbon emissions were 8.4% lower than 2005 levels, a government report showed on Friday, although they rose from 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic kept people at home and depressed economic activity. ...more

France heading towards worse summer drought than 2022, geological service says 17/4/2023

Very low groundwater levels have put France on course for a worse summer drought than last year, mainly in the southern part of the country which had been ravaged by massive wildfires, French geological service BRGM said on Thursday. ...more

Volkswagen calls for delay in implementation of new EU emissions standards to 2026 17/4/2023

Volkswagen called on Thursday for the implementation of new EU emissions standards to be pushed to at least autumn of 2026, slightly over a year later than planned, with the aim of all new cars meeting the standards by autumn 2027. ...more

EIB Climate Investment Report 2022-2023: European companies are stepping up their investment in climate action 14/4/2023

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Climate Investment Report for 2022-23 (EIBIS Climate) shows that the rise in the share of firms engaging in climate action (including energy efficiency) accelerated in 2021, a post-pandemic rebound that is expected to continue. ...more

China to ship climate change aid to developing nations 14/4/2023

China will soon ship a series of aids to three developing nations to help beef up their capabilities to cope with climate change, according to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. ...more

Biden looks to fast-track emissions cuts, EV ramp-up ahead of 2025 14/4/2023

The Biden administration's proposal on Wednesday to sharply cut tailpipe emissions and vehicle pollutants is on a fast track as the future of U.S. auto production could become a presidential campaign issue next year. ...more

UK still well off track on pledge to cut methane emissions, study says 14/4/2023

The UK is still well off track on meeting its international commitments to cut methane emissions, analysis has shown, despite moves to stop cows from belching out so much of it. ...more

German government rejects new call to delay nuclear shutdown 14/4/2023

The German government dismissed calls Wednesday for a last-minute delay in shutting down the country's last three nuclear power plants this weekend. ...more