Europe
Campaigners urge rejection of new gas-burning power plant in Scotland
Expansion of Scottish power station includes new gas burning, but operators say carbon capture plant will slash emissions.
Top-earning 0.1% in UK ’cause 12 times more transport emissions than average’
Tackling emissions from transport must be done in a fair way, British think tank IPPR argues, with the most well-off needing to do...
Siemens Gamesa to cut 4,100 jobs in overhaul: CEO letter to staff
The job cuts plan, which was first reported by Spanish newspaper El Correo, comes shortly after Siemens Energy fleshed out major restructuring moves...
Volkswagen to develop low-cost electric car to tackle Chinese rivals
Volkswagen will develop low-cost electric vehicles in a bid to better compete with fierce Chinese rivals after talks with Renault to team up...
Scotland to review restrictions on woodburning stoves in new builds
The Scottish government will review restrictions on the installation of woodburning stoves in new build homes or conversions, a minister has announced.
Beatrice offshore windfarm pays £33m after breaching market rules
Watchdog Ofgem said on Tuesday that Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Limited (Bowl) had agreed to make the redress payment in response.
Russia ‘not planning’ to restart Ukraine nuclear facility
Russia has no plans to restart Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, according to the head of Rosatom, Russia's state-owned nuclear power company.
EU clears Net Zero Industry Act to boost domestic green tech production
BRUSSELS — European Union governments formally cleared on Monday a new law designed to ensure the bloc produces 40% of its solar panels,...
France’s historic D-Day beaches of Normandy threatened by rising sea levels
The sea from which 150,000 Allied troops conducted the largest seaborne invasion in history threatens its heritage sites. Rising sea levels are eroding...
