Environment

11 April 2024 Environment

Théo Lefèbvre 6 min

La géopolitique de l’énergie est devenue l’un des enjeux majeurs dans le paysage politique mondial. Les élections européennes de juin 2024 joueront un rôle crucial dans la définition de la trajectoire énergétique du continent.

18 January 2024 Environment

Green European Journal 10 min

l l Read the story written by Philippa Nuttall on our partner’s website The European Green Deal has set in motion far-reaching changes and achieved major successes, despite multiple global […]

12 December 2023 Environment

Eyes on Europe 4 min

That the European Union plays a pivotal role when it comes to leading the fight against climate change is clear, but how will this be put in practice? How does […]

3 July 2023 Environment

Riccardo Rossi 5 min

Despite their geographical distance the EU and New Zealand have a very close relationship, coupled with shared values and interests. They share a deep commitment to democracy, rule of law, respect for human rights and sustainable development. In fact, the EU has three main objectives to pursue in the Pacific region, which align with New Zealand’s own development work in the region, namely: support climate action, promote sustainable economic development and encourage fundamental values and good governance.

30 May 2023 Environment

Florence Herman 5 min

Mobility is one of the most important issues for the EU. To face this challenge, the European Commission intends to ban thermal engines from 2035. This decision was taken with the aim of achieving carbon neutrality in 2050. However, what are the alternatives proposed by the EU to reduce CO2 emissions in the transport sector?

23 March 2023 Environment

Eyes on Europe 3 min

[SPONSORED CONTENT] In Jülich, Germany, Synhelion has successfully used solar heat to convert CO2 and water to synthetic fuels. The Canadian company Carbon Cure has developed a technology to inject carbon dioxide into cement. When the carbon dioxide reacts with the cement, it is permanently stored in the concrete. In the western Netherlands, around 600 greenhouses use the carbon dioxide from industrial plants to enhance their yields, saving 250 kilotons of CO2 emissions from natural gas annually. These are just a few examples of existing projects or proposals in which carbon dioxide is used as a resource to aid the climate transition.