Kate Abnett
EU warns of ‘serious blow’ from Trump on climate change
Global climate efforts face a setback if Trump exits the Paris Agreement again, warns EU climate chief Hoekstra.
Europe’s energy taxes are worsening industry woes, power CEO says
To aid Europe's struggling industries, governments should take aim at the high energy taxes, head of Europe's electricity lobby told Reuters.
Automaking countries press EU to relax rules on CO2 fines
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said it did not make sense to add to the difficulties the industry faces.
EU Parliament gives final approval to deforestation law delay
The EU Parliament approved a one-year delay for its deforestation law, set to ban imports linked to forest destruction starting in 2025.
EU not buckling to pressure over car CO2 rules, climate chief says
Europe's car industry potentially faces $15.8 billion of fines for failing to meet 2025 targets.
EU’s largest political group pushes to weaken combustion engine ban
The European People's Party is campaigning to weaken the EU's key policies on reducing car CO2 emissions.
EU looks to geothermal in drive for energy security, document shows
"The use of geothermal energy contributes to the strategic objectives of the European Union," the draft document said.
COP29 agrees on deal to kick-start global carbon credit trading
Countries agreed on a deal at the COP29 climate conference on Saturday on rules for a global market to buy and sell carbon...
Rich countries raise COP29 climate finance offer to $300B as developing nations fume
Wealthy nations at COP29 agree to raise their climate funding offer to $300 billion annually by 2035 for developing countries.
Analysis: Trade demands clash with climate agenda at COP29 talks
Developing nations at COP29 decry trade barriers like the EU's carbon border levy, warning they hinder green transitions and climate equity.
