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Inside Commissioner-Designate Hoekstra’s confirmation hearing: Key policies, promises and challenges ahead
This Thursday, Wopke Hoekstra presented his vision and sought confirmation from the European Parliament for his nomination as the EU Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth. But what did he say – or leave out – during the three-hour grilling by Members of the European Parliament? In his…
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Taking stock of methane action: Where things stand before COP29 in Baku
As the world prepares for COP29 in Baku, the urgency to address methane pollution is clearer than ever. The UN’s emissions gap report shows that we are not on track to meet our climate goals, and methane is the only action we can take that can both slow the ever-increasing…
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Commissioner-Designate Jørgensen’s vision for EU energy: Technology neutrality, clean hydrogen, and investment challenges
This context set the stage for Tuesday’s hearing of Commissioner-designate for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen.
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5th Carbon Removal Expert Group Meeting: New methodologies introduced, challenges ahead
Achieving the EU’s proposed 2040 climate targets will require significant deployment of carbon removals.
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What’s good and what’s missing from biofuel safeguards in California’s updated Low Carbon Fuel Standard
California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) is on the verge of major updates to its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).
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Innovation Fund’s support for CCS projects beyond the North Sea will aid decarbonisation
Today, the European Commission announced €4.8 billion in grants under the Innovation Fund to 85 important climate and energy projects across 18 countries. Among them are 16 projects involving carbon capture and storage (CCS). Key takeaways on carbon capture projects announced by the Innovation Fund: “The Innovation Fund’s support for…
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Accelerating climate solutions in agriculture: Why reducing methane from livestock is an urgent opportunity
Agriculture is now responsible for 40% of human-caused methane emissions, making it the largest source of this harmful gas to the atmosphere.
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How we can make the most of SB24-212 and promising new renewable energy siting resources in Colorado
This new law is a win and underscores the importance of building consensus around renewable energy siting policies and practices.
