I love when stories lead me to Japan – a country where tradition and high technology meet in the most unexpected ways. This time, my attention was caught by a particularly charming...

Red carpet, spotlights, and celebrities from the world of showbiz — all part of a glamorous evening in Beverly Hills. And then, entering the spotlight: a flying car. No, it’s not a...

Energy costs and taxes are political dynamite, easily exploited by populist parties. And yet, the EU is set to introduce an economy-wide carbon price (ETS2) on transport and heating fuels in 2027.  Carbon...

The United Kingdom has launched the construction of a major carbon capture and storage (CCS) system, expected to create over 2,000 new jobs. The project is part of the UK Government’s broader...

In order to provide additional flexibility to manufacturers of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in meeting emission reduction targets, the European Commission has proposed an amendment to the Regulation that sets...

As part of global efforts to reduce emissions, the development of electric vehicles is being strongly promoted. The organization Transport & Environment (T&E) has compiled a report on the state of European...

Climate change is no longer a distant threat but a daily reality shaping the business environment. From extreme weather events to shifting consumer and investor expectations, the impacts of climate change affect...

The European Union faces challenges that threaten to undermine its long-term economic growth and competitiveness on the global stage. To address this, the European Commission has introduced the Competitiveness Compass, the first...

Norway continued to lead the transition to electric vehicles in 2024, achieving an impressive 89 percent share of electric cars among all newly registered passenger vehicles. According to the Norwegian Road Information Authority...

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a sovereign loan of up to 105 million euros to Serbia, through the Ministry of Finance, to benefit Novosadska Toplana Novi Sad,...

China has officially inaugurated the Jinan-Hefei (G35) highway, its first carbon-neutral highway, marking a significant step toward sustainable transport infrastructure. The highway has been expanded to 152.7 kilometers. Upgraded to eight lanes, it...

After four years of soaring growth, the EU solar sector has hit its first deployment slowdown of the 2020s, dropping from 53 percent growth in 2023 to 4 percent in 2024. This...

Recycling could enable Europe to cut its reliance on EV battery mineral imports by up to a quarter by the end of the decade, a new study finds. Materials from end-of-life batteries...

Every December 5th, we are reminded of the importance of preserving soil health and sustainably managing this vital resource through the celebration of World Soil Day. Established in 2014 by the International...

To move closer to achieving carbon neutrality, Turkey has launched the Industrial Decarbonization Investment Platform (TIDIP) in Ankara. The platform aims to attract investments worth 5 billion dollars by 2030, resulting in...

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released the Global Peatland Hotspot Atlas 2024, highlighting the critical threats to these ecosystems across 177 UN member states. Peatlands are vital carbon storage systems and...