Europe
Backlash against plan to create biggest motorway in Germany
A plan to create the biggest motorway in Germany, near Frankfurt, is causing anger.
Tory condemns ‘astronomical’ number of penalties issued in low emission zone
A Scottish council has been criticised for handing out almost 2,000 penalties in the first 11 days after its low emission zone (LEZ)...
EU to push at COP29 for followup on deal to curb fossil fuels
The EU will push at COP29 for stronger global climate actions and increased finance, urging nations to honor their fossil fuel transition pledges...
Germany set to abstain in vote of EU tariffs on Chinese EVs
Germany is set to abstain in Monday's vote by European Union member states on imposing provisional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, sources told...
UK govt urged to expand top climate diplomat’s role
Labour has pledged to reinstate the UK Special Representative for Climate Change, which aims to further the country’s green goals.
‘It’s hell outside’: Sizzling heat wave in parts of southern and central Europe prompts alerts
A scorching heat wave has gripped central and southern Europe, pushing temperatures to 40°C, triggering forest fires and health alerts.
Engie, CDPQ team up in race for UK’s Electricity North West, sources say
European utility and Canadian pension fund join forces to bid on ownership of £4bn part of the UK electrical grid.
