Renewables
Flagging efforts in Europe
Renewable energy continues to grow in Europe, but increasingly slowly. Certain EU states may find it difficult to keep their 2020 commitments.
Planned German coal exit boosts case for Nord Stream 2
A German commission recommends phasing out coal power over the next 19 years – which will provide additional arguments to build the controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline from Russia, which both the European Commission and the US have reservations about.
Shedding some light on baffling bills
When it comes to electric bills, the components that determine how much you pay are changing significantly. And according to standards, this spells major disruptions for classifications.
Rivers of the Balkans: the siege
Thousands of dams are planned for the rivers and streams of south-eastern Europe, and their environmental and social impact could prove devastating.
How are EU countries faring about renewable sources?
The European Union has long been part of various agreements concerning the fight against climate change, with the main goal of limiting global warming by reducing its share of greenhouse gas emissions.
Carbon emissions in the EU on the rise
CO2 emissions from fossil-fuel burning increased by 1.8 percent in 2017 in the European Union, raising doubts about its ability to meet long-term targets
Energy consumption: Europe is going backwards
With the collapse in oil prices from 2014 and the economic recovery, energy consumption (and therefore the associated CO2 emissions) has started to rise again
Renewable energy in the EU (EurObserv’ER)
Since 1998, the EurObserv’ER barometer has annually measured the progress made in renewable energy in each EU member state.
