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Poland rejects EU's 2040 emissions target as "unrealistic"

bne IntelliNews July 4, 2025

Poland will not support the European Union’s proposed 90% greenhouse gas emissions reduction target for 2040, calling it “unrealistic” and harmful to the country’s economic and energy security.

Water levels drop in Europe’s main rivers as heatwave hits cargo traffic

bne IntelliNews July 4, 2025

Both the Vistula in Poland and the Danube in Hungary, two of Europe’s biggest rivers, have reached record-low water levels as Europe’s unprecedented heatwave intensifies and starts to cause major economic damage.

Czech power grid suffers major power cut

bne IntelliNews July 4, 2025

A large-scale outage struck the Czech Republic’s electricity grid on July 4, temporarily cutting power to several regions, in what the country’s transmission system operator described as a rare and significant disruption.

Europe swelters in historic heatwave

bne IntelliNews June 28, 2025

Record-breaking temperatures for the time of year are likely to occur across a large part of western Europe in the coming days as a historically unprecedented heatwave intensifies.

Why South Korea must prioritise bilateral nuclear research over fragmented one-off projects

bno - Taipei Office June 13, 2025

Should South Korea continue spreading its efforts across short-term, individual projects – often tied to specific, time-consuming contracts – or should it double down on long-term, bilateral nuclear research partnerships?

Global energy investment to reach a record $3.3 trillion in 2025, but problems with grids remain – IEA

bne IntelliNews June 5, 2025

Global energy investment is projected to reach a record $3.3 trillion in 2025, despite continued economic uncertainty and heightened geopolitical risks, according to the International Energy Agency.

40% of Europe already in a drought before summer gets fully underway

bne IntelliNews June 3, 2025

As Europe slides into its third disaster season, 40% of the EU is already officially facing a drought before the hottest months of the year arrive. And this year’s droughts are likely to become even worse than previous heatwaves.

Record temperatures around the world – Statista

Anna Fleck for Statista May 22, 2025

A heat wave is sweeping across South Asia, with temperatures having reached 44°C in India’s Jaipur and 50°C in Pakistan’s Shaheed Benazirabad in April, Statista reports.

EBRD2025: What’s next for the Baltic energy sector after disconnecting from Russia?

Clare Nuttall in London May 14, 2025

Representatives of the energy sectors in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania outlined their plans for the coming years at the EBRD annual meeting in London.

Blair think-tank releases scathing criticism of UK climate policy

Newsbase May 6, 2025

The arguments contrast sharply with those of the UK’s Labour government.

UK insect numbers plummet by two thirds in three years, Bugs Matter survey shows

bne IntelliNews May 6, 2025

The population of flying insects in the United Kingdom has fallen by two thirds in just three years, according to new findings from a nationwide “Bugs Matter” citizen survey, raising alarm among ecologists and conservation groups.

EU swaps China for Russia in procurement of rare earth metals

bne IntelliNews May 1, 2025

The EU is increasingly turning to China to source hard-to-find rare earth metals and dropping previous import deals with Russia.

Incoming German government compromises on carbon offsets to boost flagging economy

bne IntelliNews April 24, 2025

Germany’s incoming government has conditionally endorsed the European Union’s proposed 2040 climate goal and backed the EC's recommended 90% emissions reduction target but only if international carbon offsets and carbon removals are permitted.

Major countries okay climate tax for shipping

bne IntelliNews April 15, 2025

In a historic move aimed at curbing the climate impact of global maritime transport, the International Maritime Organisation has secured agreement on a sweeping new framework to slash greenhouse gas emissions from ships.

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