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The French government is committing 12 million euros to study the reduction of CO2 emissions at Dunkirk, Europe's largest emitter, with detailed action plans to follow.
The French government is committing 12 million euros to study the reduction of CO2 emissions at Dunkirk, Europe's largest emitter, with detailed action plans to follow.
The US Supreme Court's deliberation on the Chevron deference could redefine future regulations in the energy and environmental sectors.
The US Supreme Court's deliberation on the Chevron deference could redefine future regulations in the energy and environmental sectors.
In France, an imminent decree will regulate the installation of solar panels in fields, limiting agricultural yield losses to 10%.
In France, an imminent decree will regulate the installation of solar panels in fields, limiting agricultural yield losses to 10%.
The REN21 report reveals that financial obstacles, connection delays and inadequate infrastructure are seriously hampering the energy transition to renewables.
The REN21 report reveals that financial obstacles, connection delays and inadequate infrastructure are seriously hampering the energy transition to renewables.
Romania's Prime Minister wants to increase energy storage capacity in Romania to attract investors for the Tarnita-Lapustesti hydroelectric power plant. It also proposes financing of 500 million euros for a new energy storage project.
Romania's Prime Minister wants to increase energy storage capacity in Romania to attract investors for the Tarnita-Lapustesti hydroelectric power plant. It also proposes financing of 500 million euros for a new energy storage project.
The French High Council for the Climate expresses its concerns and warns that France is falling behind on its climate commitments, despite a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2023.
The French High Council for the Climate expresses its concerns and warns that France is falling behind on its climate commitments, despite a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2023.
Washington announces 20 billion in funding to boost clean energy, prioritizing disadvantaged communities as part of Biden's climate plan.
Washington announces 20 billion in funding to boost clean energy, prioritizing disadvantaged communities as part of Biden's climate plan.
On Wednesday April 3, Parliament adopted the Socialist bill to protect EDF, combining anti-dismemberment measures with support for small entities.
On Wednesday April 3, Parliament adopted the Socialist bill to protect EDF, combining anti-dismemberment measures with support for small entities.
Italian regulator Arera has announced an increase in maximum payments for capacity auctions from 2025 to 2027, aimed at encouraging investment in new capacity and optimizing existing capacity.
Italian regulator Arera has announced an increase in maximum payments for capacity auctions from 2025 to 2027, aimed at encouraging investment in new capacity and optimizing existing capacity.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is injecting $4 billion in tax credits into over 100 clean energy projects, revitalizing former coal-mining communities through the 48C program.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is injecting $4 billion in tax credits into over 100 clean energy projects, revitalizing former coal-mining communities through the 48C program.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) suggests looking at all Gulf of Mexico blocks for future offshore oil and gas lease sales, signaling a strategic pivot.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) suggests looking at all Gulf of Mexico blocks for future offshore oil and gas lease sales, signaling a strategic pivot.
The French Parliament is set to seal EDF's fate with a law designed to protect the company from dismemberment and widen access to regulated electricity tariffs, a move welcomed by a largely unified political spectrum.
The French Parliament is set to seal EDF's fate with a law designed to protect the company from dismemberment and widen access to regulated electricity tariffs, a move welcomed by a largely unified political spectrum.
Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announces €150 million in energy savings for government buildings by 2023.
Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announces €150 million in energy savings for government buildings by 2023.
Marie Toussaint, candidate for the European Parliament, proposes a 100 billion euro ecological sovereignty fund to transform Europe's major oil companies.
Marie Toussaint, candidate for the European Parliament, proposes a 100 billion euro ecological sovereignty fund to transform Europe's major oil companies.
The UK will achieve a 5.4% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2023. The country became the first major economy to halve its emissions compared to 1990 levels.
The UK will achieve a 5.4% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2023. The country became the first major economy to halve its emissions compared to 1990 levels.
New Caledonia's congress has withdrawn a proposed fuel tax following a strong protest from several employers' organizations, putting an end to the week-long blockades of fuel depots.
New Caledonia's congress has withdrawn a proposed fuel tax following a strong protest from several employers' organizations, putting an end to the week-long blockades of fuel depots.
According to Aramco's CEO, the current energy transition strategy is ineffective, with a persistent dependence on fossil fuels.
According to Aramco's CEO, the current energy transition strategy is ineffective, with a persistent dependence on fossil fuels.
The French National Assembly debates its energy future, divided between support for nuclear power and renewable energies, without reaching a clear majority.
The French National Assembly debates its energy future, divided between support for nuclear power and renewable energies, without reaching a clear majority.
Using French Livret A passbooks to finance new nuclear reactors? An idea put forward by Caisse des Dépôts that is the subject of much debate.
Using French Livret A passbooks to finance new nuclear reactors? An idea put forward by Caisse des Dépôts that is the subject of much debate.
In Zambia, a severe drought has led to an energy crisis. Zambia's national electricity company has introduced electricity rationing.
In Zambia, a severe drought has led to an energy crisis. Zambia's national electricity company has introduced electricity rationing.
Africa, historically known for its oil resources, is now turning its energy sector towards natural gas.
Africa, historically known for its oil resources, is now turning its energy sector towards natural gas.
The U.S. Department of Energy launches a $475 million program to develop clean energy on former mine lands.
The U.S. Department of Energy launches a $475 million program to develop clean energy on former mine lands.
The Republican-orchestrated "Energy Week" proposes legislation favoring the oil and gas sector, marking a clear divergence from Democratic energy policies.
The Republican-orchestrated "Energy Week" proposes legislation favoring the oil and gas sector, marking a clear divergence from Democratic energy policies.
Faced with a growing deficit, France is clarifying its position on taxing energy companies, ruling out any excessive austerity.
Faced with a growing deficit, France is clarifying its position on taxing energy companies, ruling out any excessive austerity.
Brazil's Minister of Energy, Alexandre Silveira, compares the predicted decline of fossil fuels to the collapse of the tobacco industry, highlighting an imminent energy transition driven by a global cultural shift.
Brazil's Minister of Energy, Alexandre Silveira, compares the predicted decline of fossil fuels to the collapse of the tobacco industry, highlighting an imminent energy transition driven by a global cultural shift.
US Republican lawmakers disagree with the International Energy Agency's forecasts for oil demand and the energy transition.
US Republican lawmakers disagree with the International Energy Agency's forecasts for oil demand and the energy transition.

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