On November 20, 2024, the Merchants’ Association of Megalopolis is urging local business owners to close their shops in solidarity with a nationwide strike. The closure coincides with a major protest in the city’s central square, opposing the planned shutdown…

European Parliament members (MEPs) have endorsed targeted sanctions against Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers, which circumvent existing international sanctions on oil exports. The resolution highlights the ecological risks posed by old, uninsured vessels that could lead to significant oil…

At the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emphasized the need for a balanced energy mix to meet the growing global demand. With the world population projected to reach 8.5 billion by 2030 and a doubling…

A new report from the Global Carbon Project reveals that global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels are projected to increase by 0.8% in 2024, reaching 37.4 gigatons. Key contributors include a 4.6% rise in emissions in India, whereas the EU…

At COP29 in Azerbaijan, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a new goal to cut emissions by 81% by 2035, up from the previous 78% target. He emphasized the importance of this initiative for energy security and economic prospects…

At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev referred to oil and gas as a ‘gift of god,’ rejecting Western criticism of the country’s fossil fuel reliance. He asserted that nations should not be blamed for their natural resources. In…

The Lucerne government plans to expedite wind energy development by transferring authority for large projects from local municipalities to the canton. This move, supported by most parliamentary members, aims to facilitate faster approvals but has sparked criticism from the SVP…

Greece’s Ministry of Environment and Energy is spearheading a plan for producing Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) to meet EU legislative requirements. Deputy Minister Alexandras Sdoukou announced that a request for state support for necessary investments has been submitted to the…

French Minister for Ecological Transition Agnès Pannier-Runacher announced the government’s ambitious roadmap to cut fossil fuel use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 1990 figures as a baseline. The Minister praised recent declines in emissions and…