EU Lawmakers Vote to Include Maize, Meat Imports in Anti-Deforestation Rules
The European Parliament has voted to extend the agricultural goods covered by the bloc’s new law against imports linked to deforestation to include maize, poultry and pig meat in a move hailed by campaigners, but criticised by industry representatives. The…
Greenpeace: Our transport system is fuelling the multiple crises we’re facing
With extreme heat, floods and fires, the highest inflation in decades, unprecedented energy price-hikes, a looming energy shortfall and a war on European soil, the world feels like it’s at a crossroads. We certainly need all hands on deck to…
How do Countries Measure Greenhouse Gas Emissions?
With the 2022 Emissions Gap Report due to be released in October this year ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt, the focus is on how fast countries can reduce greenhouse gas emissions to avoid the…
EBRD Helps Montenegro to Scale Up Investments in Renewables
Montenegro plans to increase the share of renewables in its energy mix with a comprehensive programme of renewable energy auctions that will bring private investment into the sector. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is helping the Ministry…
ABB Expands US Manufacturing Footprint with Investment in New EV Charger Facility
ABB E-mobility, a leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, today announces the continued expansion of its global and US manufacturing footprint with new manufacturing operations in Columbia, South Carolina. The multi-million dollar investment will increase production of electric vehicle…
Travel With KLM Without a Guilty Conscience
We all look forward to travelling, whether for business or pleasure but in moments of relaxation or warming up for an important meeting, few people will think about the carbon footprint of their vehicle. Driven by daily responsibilities, I often…
Revolution in the Car Industry: Parts Made from Recycled Fishing Nets
In a first for the automotive industry, the models of the NEUE KLASSE due to be launched from 2025 onwards will feature trim parts made of plastic whose raw material contains around 30 percent recycled fishing nets and ropes. This…