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German economic institutes see sharp recession if Russian gas cut off

Germany would face a sharp recession if gas supplies from Russia are suddenly cut off, the country’s leading economic institutes said on Wednesday, and the government said the war in Ukraine poses “substantial risks” for Europe’s largest economy.

read more... 14/04/2022

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Shell, Uniper partner on UK low-carbon hydrogen facility

German utility Uniper and Shell will team up to jointly produce low-carbon hydrogen at a Uniper power station in Britain in a bid to boost use of the fuel and cut greenhouse gas emissions, they said on Tuesday.

read more... 13/04/2022

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EU could revisit renewable targets in push to quit Russian energy

The European Union may set more ambitious targets for its transition to renewable energy as it seeks alternatives to imports of oil and gas from Russia, EU climate policy chief Frans Timmermans said on Sunday.

read more... 11/04/2022

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EU forms team to start jointly buying non-Russian gas

The European Union has launched a platform for European Union countries to jointly buy gas and liquefied natural gas as they seek to cut reliance on Russian fuels and build a buffer against supply shocks.

read more... 11/04/2022

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EU Commission lays out plan to become climate neutral by 2030

The European Commission unveiled plans on Tuesday (5 April) to cut its own greenhouse gas emissions by 60% before the end of the decade, saying the remainder will be compensated with carbon removals.

read more... 07/04/2022

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