New agenda calls for the EU to be more powerful
EU sets new goals for the next five years focusing on protecting citizens, boosting the economy and fighting for climate change.
How Europe is faring on renewable energy targets
The EU's use of renewable energy reached 17.5% in 2017, keeping it on track for a target of 20% by 2020, but some countries will need to make an extra effort to fulfil their obligations.
EU agrees first CO2 reductions for trucks, buses
The European Union wants to meet its goal by decreasing carbon dioxide emissions for new vehicles by 30 per cent.
‘We are all climate skeptics’: how to cope with global warming – Q&A
As the world's nations met in Poland to hammer out a climate rescue plan, philosopher Clive Hamilton talked to AFP about the challenge of coping with the threat of global warming.
EU sets goal to be ‘climate neutral’ by 2050
The European Union has urged government, businesses, citizens and regions to join its ambitious plan to cut emissions and make the bloc carbon neutral by 2050
European Commission calls for zero net-emissions goal on climate
The European Commission adopted a strategic long-term vision that targets a climate neutral Europe by 2050.
Air pollution main environmental health hazard in Europe
Around 422,000 premature deaths in 41 European countries were linked to air pollution in 2015.
EU auditors: Efforts lagging in carbon capture, renewables
EU action to support carbon capture and storage and innovative renewables has not succeeded, according to a new report from the European Court of Auditors.
The Slow End of Coal
Coal is one of the most damaging sources of energy to the climate.
Study: Misleading fuel standards cost drivers billions
Car manufacturers are being accused of manipulating fuel efficiency and emissions figures through loopholes in tests.