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Ireland Shuts Down Its Last Coal Power Plant – Wind Energy Now Dominant
With the closure of the Moneypoint thermal power plant on June 20, 2025, Ireland has officially ended electricity production from coal, joining the group of 15 European countries that have completely removed...
European Parliament Calls for a Strategy on Energy Flexibility
To urge the European Commission to develop a comprehensive strategy for energy flexibility, the European Parliament has adopted two strategic documents – a resolution on the Net-Zero Industry Act and its own...
Scientists Discover Leakage of Precious Metals from Earth’s Core
More than 99.999 percent of Earth’s reserves of gold and other precious metals are located beneath 3,000 kilometers of solid rock, locked within Earth’s metallic core — or so it was believed...
Seven-Billion-Dollar Agreement for Syria’s Energy Recovery
Syria is investing in the reconstruction and development of its energy sector through strategic partnerships aimed at strengthening energy security and supporting the country’s economic recovery. To this end, it has signed...
The energy transition will lead to a sharp increase in copper demand
Minerals are essential components of clean energy technologies—from wind turbines and power grids to electric vehicles. As the energy transition accelerates, demand for these minerals is growing at an extraordinary pace. A...
Study in South Asia: How Seemingly Simple Changes in Brick Kilns Delivered Major Results
Bangladesh is among the most polluted countries in the world. A significant portion of this pollution stems from its industrial sector—especially textile, leather, and construction industries—as well as the wastewater they generate...
As part of the third omnibus package, the European Commission today published a proposal outlining sweeping revisions, or “simplifications”, of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), which if implemented would risk dismantling vital environmental protections without...
China Surpasses Wind and Solar Targets Ahead of Schedule – What Comes Next in Its Energy Transition?
China has entered a pivotal phase of its energy transition, according to a new analysis by the international think tank EMBER. In 2024, the country surpassed its 2030 renewable energy targets by...
After the Energy Collapse, a New Debate on the Role of Nuclear Energy in Spain
On April 28, 2025, Spain and Portugal experienced one of the most significant blackouts in their recent history. Within seconds, the power system of the Iberian Peninsula collapsed, leaving millions of people...
Switzerland Tests Solar System Between Railway Tracks
Swiss startup Sun-Ways has officially launched the first removable solar power plant installed between active railway tracks.
This marks a significant step toward full integration of solar technology into railway networks, with the...
Big Plans for Batteries in Europe – Will They Come True?
Due to the key role of batteries, especially in the automotive industry, many companies are striving to start production in Europe. The announced production capacities by 2030 exceed two terawatt-hours annually. However,...
China Develops New Strategy: Electric Vehicles as Standard by 2035
The Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China, in cooperation with nine other government departments, has released a new circular document setting the goal for fully electric vehicles to become...
Major Carbon Capture Investment to Create Thousands of Jobs in the UK
The United Kingdom has launched the construction of a major carbon capture and storage (CCS) system, expected to create over 2,000 new jobs. The project is part of the UK Government’s broader...
Drop in Rare Earth Imports to the EU – A Shift in Supply Strategy?
In 2024, the European Union imported 12,900 tonnes of rare earth elements, marking a 29.3 percent decrease compared to the previous year. At the same time, exports remained relatively stable at 5,500...
European Commission Launches Public Consultation on the New EU Bioeconomy Strategy
On March 31, 2025, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the upcoming European Union Bioeconomy Strategy, which is scheduled for adoption by the end of the year.
The bioeconomy is an...
United States Imposes 25 percent Tariffs on Countries Importing Oil from Venezuela
The United States has tightened its economic policy toward Venezuela’s energy sector and all those cooperating with it. The Trump administration has announced that it “will not tolerate” the involvement of any...
