Europe
After long delay, French nuclear plant coming on stream
France's Flamanville nuclear reactor will start service on December 20, 2024, after 12 years of delays and rising costs.
Barcelona subway recycles energy from braking into power to charge electric cars
Barcelona's subway now powers electric car chargers using energy from braking trains, promoting green transport and efficiency.
‘Oil is everywhere’: Russians tackle Black Sea spill
Around 4,000 volunteers have been cleaning beaches near the resort city of Anapa from the spill from two tankers damaged by a storm...
UK’s National Grid outlines ‘unprecedented’ £35bn investment plans
The plans also contribute to the group’s wider UK investment, which will support 55,000 more jobs by 2030, according to National Grid.
Marathon VW talks to resume in search for pre-Christmas deal with unions
Volkswagen and unions are in crunch talks over German operations cuts, aiming to avoid major strikes before Christmas.
Spanish region approves mandatory wind turbine upgrade, sparking industry outcry
Galicia mandates replacement of wind turbines after 25 years, sparking backlash from the renewables industry over legal uncertainties.
Scottish govt delays passenger trains decarbonization target by a decade to 2045
The Scottish government has delayed its target for decarbonising passenger trains from 2035 to 2045 due to budget constraints.
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.
Fiat owner Stellantis launches upbeat plan to boost manufacturing in Italy
Stellantis plans to produce a new mass-market model in Italy, boosting hybrid production amid improving relations with the government.
VW, unions likely to strike deal in small hours or break off till next year, source says
Volkswagen talks with labor leaders continue into a second day over proposed wage cuts and potential plant closures.
