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Portugal ups debut offshore wind auction target to 10 GW
Portugal has raised the target for its debut offshore wind power auction to 10 gigawatts (GW), Environment Minister Duarte Cordeiro said on Wednesday, aiming to "move faster" on the country's energy transition.
read more... 22/09/2022
German nuclear reactor leak poses no safety threat but complicates plans
E.ON has informed the German government of a leak at the Isar 2 nuclear power plant which has not compromised security but could complicate the government's winter energy plan, the environment ministry said on Monday.
read more... 20/09/2022
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To boost onshore wind, Berlin wants to lift turbine distance rules
In the draft law, seen by EURACTIV, the government wants to introduce changes to planning, construction and environmental laws, with the aim of reserving about 2% of the country’s area for onshore wind power.
read more... 13/06/2022
EU lawmakers to pull back on ETS reform ambitions
EU lawmakers are set to push for a 63% cut in industry and power sector emissions by 2030 in a full European Parliament vote next week, down from the 67% cut backed by its environment committee.
read more... 02/06/2022
EU lawmakers vote for more ambitious carbon market overhaul
Lawmakers on the European Parliament's environment committee voted on Tuesday for a more ambitious overhaul of the EU carbon market than previously proposed, as they prepare to negotiate reforms to the bloc's core emissions-cutting policy.
read more... 19/05/2022