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Nature and Climate Protection Takes Another Major Hit in EU Proposal to “Simplify” Agricultural Policy
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 evidence or impact assessment, warns the European Environmental…
EU aims to end Russian energy imports, new dependence on U.S. gas raises concern
The European Commission presented a new strategy on May 6, 2025, aimed at completely ending imports of Russian energy by the end of 2027. The strategy outlines several key directions: A full halt to imports of Russian gas, oil, coal,…
How to defuse the EU’s carbon tax time bomb
Energy costs and taxes are political dynamite, easily exploited by populist parties. And yet, the EU is set to introduce an economy-wide carbon price (ETS2) on transport and heating fuels in 2027. Carbon pricing for petrol and gas is not…
Local Governments Can Now Apply to Provide Citizens with Energy Efficiency Subsidies
Local self-governments and city municipalities can apply from today until May 23 to the Public Call and join this year’s program for subsidizing energy efficiency measures in households. Dubravka Đedović Handanović, Minister of Mining and Energy, emphasized that starting this…
A Potato That Defies Global Warming – How Science Is Shaping Climate-Resilient Food
A farmer is the foundation of every society’s stability and security. While climate change affects nearly every sector, agriculture is among the most vulnerable—as it relies on nature more than any other activity. Changing weather patterns bring great uncertainty: days…
Strategically Placed Solar Panels Do Not Disrupt Agriculture – Food and Electricity on the Same Plot
Instead of choosing between food production and electricity generation, farmers could potentially benefit from both, as confirmed by a new study from Michigan State University. It is not necessary to convert entire arable lands into solar farms; instead, panels can…
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 „Powering Up Britain” strategy, aimed at accelerating the…