Hungary signed agreements to ensure its continued access to Russian energy, a sign of the country’s continuing diplomatic and trade ties with Moscow that have confounded some European leaders amid…
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In U-turn, Brussels recommends EU-wide exit from controversial Energy Charter Treaty
by Joan Soldadoby Joan SoldadoIn a notable U-turn, the European Commission has proposed a collective and coordinated exit of all 27 member states from the controversial Energy Charter Treaty (ECT), an obscure international agreement…
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The UK has agreed to a new deal with EU and North Sea neighbours on developing renewable energy. The move is “essential” for the delivery of Britain’s net-zero goals and strengthening energy security, government ministers say. Climate…
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EU reaches deal on critical climate policy after marathon talks
by Nate Sharpby Nate SharpA major overhaul of the bloc’s flagship carbon market and a brand new fund to protect vulnerable people from rising CO2 costs were agreed on by EU negotiators in the early hours…
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France’s ageing nuclear fleet paints bleak picture for coming winter and near future
As French President Emmanuel Macron puts nuclear energy at the heart of his country’s drive towards carbon neutrality, others are increasingly questioning this idea, given the state of the country’s…
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France Is Losing Its Race to Fix the Reactors Europe Needs
Europe’s record refill and plentiful inventories have left consumers in countries such as Pakistan and Bangladesh at risk of gas shortages, rationing and power cuts this winter. Europe’s gas storage…
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Climate protests grip Egypt, Spain and Germany
by Joan Soldadoby Joan SoldadoHundreds of activists gathered at the COP27 climate conference in Sharm el-Sheikh on Saturday, demanding an end to fossil fuels and calling for Western countries to pay for the damage…
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Algeria regains its place as the main supplier of gas to Spain
The Maghreb country consolidates its role as energy exporter to the Spanish mainland ahead of the United States for the second consecutive month Algeria remains for the second consecutive month…
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