Europe
Climate activist in Paris sticks protest poster on Monet’s ‘Poppy Field’
An environmental campaigner stuck a protest sign on a famous Money painting at the Musée d'Orsay.
UK Labour pitches new energy policy in election battle
Labour leader Keir Starmer has detailed plans for a publicly-owned "investment vehicle" to spearhead funding for green energy projects.
Glencore’s climate action plan wins more support from shareholders
Just 10% of investors rejected Glencore's 2024-2026 Climate Action Transition Plan at the annual general meeting on Wednesday.
Call for next government to make ‘big decisions’ on nuclear power projects
The Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) has published its manifesto, saying it was important to ensure continued momentum.
Rural voters back climate action as Labour ahead in countryside
Polls suggest voters in Britain’s most rural constituencies are worried about climate change and support net zero and local renewables.
Starmer rejects claims many jobs at risk due to oil and gas stance
UK Labour party leader, campaigning to be elected, rejects claims not renewing North Sea oil and gas licences would cost thousands of jobs.
Anti-greenwashing rule to tackle misleading investment claims comes into effect
Financial firms must ensure retail investors are given accurate information on sustainability as new anti-greenwashing rule comes into effect.
Drivers have had ‘fair notice’ ahead of LEZ enforcement – council
A low-emission zone (LEZ) comes into force in Aberdeen on the same day as Edinburgh, while enforcement in Dundee began on Thursday.
Italian local govts must identify suitable areas for renewables projects: draft decree
The new rules grant a fast-track permit process for projects that will be located in areas identified but also confirm a ban on...
Italy, Germany, Austria sign cooperation deal on southern hydrogen link
The hydrogen link dubbed SoutH2, which last year won priority status from the European Commission, is considered important to develop a European market...
