Europe
Task force must examine net-zero plan to safeguard 200,000 jobs, says UK trade body
Trade body calls for an independent task force to examine the plans for North Sea energy transition and to safeguard about 200,000 jobs.
Five seabird species added to UK’s ‘red list’ for conservation concern
The five additions brings the total number of species on the red list to 73 of 245 regularly occurring bird species in the...
New Bill will allow Crown Estate to invest more in green energy, says UK minister
Giving the Crown Estate the ability to invest more widely in growth opportunities will, the minister said, “increase the frequency of leasing for...
BMW worldwide recalling Mini Cooper SE electric models
Around 39,000 vehicles could be affected in Germany, the company said in a statement on Monday, adding that there are no known accidents...
Norway’s electric car sales set new world record
Norwegian EV sales make up 94% of the market in August, setting records in a country that could sell only zero-emission cars 10...
Oil and gas windfall tax rise would cost the economy £13bn, UK trade body warns
Increased windfall taxes on the UK’s offshore oil and gas industries would cost the economy about £13 billion.
Scientists explore impact of offshore wind farms on seabed
The project will explore the environmental impact of the turbines on the seabed amid plans to build thousands more to reach net zero...
Armenia says lightning shuts down nuclear power station
Lightning strike on nuclear plant outside Yerevan causes safety systems to shut down power.
UK govt unlocks up to £5.5bn for new nuclear power station subsidy scheme
The UK unlocks up to £5.5 billion in subsidies for the Sizewell C nuclear plant, despite financial and environmental concerns.
