Worley, Princeton Propose New Approach to Renewable Hydrogen Sector
The paper fexamines the infrastructure delivery challenges of the hydrogen market and of reaching net-zero emissions by mid-century.
European Union
EU Reports Drop in Greenhouse Gases in Beginning of 2023
Emissions fell in 5 out of 9 economic sectors across the 27-nation organization, with the biggest decrease in electricity, gas supply (-12.3%).
Green Ammonia Gaining Traction as Europe’s Climate Change Goals Drive Demand
Replacing conventional ammonia with green ammonia could help Europe achieve its decarbonization targets.
European Council Adopts Regulations Targeting Roadway Recharging, Maritime Decarbonization
The adoption comes as the EU is moving to reduce carbon emissions and build out its electric infrastructure, dubbed the Fit for 55 package.
EU Unveils Measures to Strengthen Sustainable Finance Framework
The recommendations emphasize the importance of credible plans or targets for companies to improve their sustainability performance.
European Green Deal: New Green Alliance Between EU-Norway Deepens Clean Industry Commitment
The alliance has been in works since February 2022, and the partnership has a heavy focus on transitioning away from fossil fuels. Practically, these efforts include clean mobility, renewable energy, and hydrogen production.
European Commission Proposes Ban on Single-Use Plastic Items
The European Commission is proposing a ban on single-use plastic items like straws and utensils according to draft rules released this week.
Plastics Waste Recycling Goal First Needs Innovation in Tech, Say European Groups
In another recycling commitment made this week, a number of European organizations say they will recycle 50% of plastics waste by 2040, but that reaching the goal will include investment in developing
Europe to Rethink How it Calculates Carbon Emissions from Aviation
The European Commission is changing the way it accounts for carbon emission from aircraft following an agreement it reached with International Civil Aviation Organization.
PowerCell Converts Toxic Waste to Electricity
Swedish fuel cell company PowerCell is leading a project to convert toxic waste from olive oil production into electricity. Biogas2PEM-FC is an European Union-funded project coordinated by PowerCell with partners from Spain, Greece, Sweden and the UK. It includes a pilot plant in Andalucía, Spain. The waste from olive oil ... Read more »
Shipping Emissions Rules Approved
Ship owners will, for the first time, have to monitor carbon emissions from ships of more than 5,000 gross tons under a European Union law approved last week, the Guardian reports. The law takes effect on Jan. 1, 2018. It doesn’t include shipping in the EU’s Emissions Trading System, but ... Read more »
EU on Track to Meet 2020 Climate Goals
European Union greenhouse gas emissions fell almost 2 percent between 2012 and 2013, putting the EU very close to its 2020 reduction target, according to analysis from the European Environment Agency. The EU is also on track to meet two other targets to boost renewable energy and energy efficiency by ... Read more »