Why does the illegal trade in refrigerant gases matter to Europe’s energy security?

During a single week of joint inspections in 2021, over 4,200 cylinders of illegally-imported hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs),…

IMF: EU must balance the books, create a rainy-day fund

The EU needs deficit rules that force high-debt countries to balance their budgets within three to…

EU Parliament scraps plans for new carpet and bar to cover rising energy bills

Millions of euros worth of renovations to European Parliament buildings — including new carpet and a…

The backslide on renewables Europe can’t afford

It’s been a summer of extremes. Unprecedented drought, wildfire and heatwaves have battered the Continent while…

Coalition deadlock leaves Austria’s climate ambitions in limbo

Can’t be in breach of your climate law if you don’t have a climate law.  That’s…

What Ethereum’s Big ‘Merge’ Means in Crypto Land

A software upgrade isn’t usually cause for celebration. But in the crypto world, this one apparently…

Russia warns of winter pain as gas prices hit new records

Gas price futures hit a fresh record Tuesday of €234.50 per megawatt-hour as Europe braces for…

Climate and Tax Bill Is Big Win for Serial Green-Home Remodelers

Listen to article (2 minutes) Americans looking to make energy-efficient home improvements are poised to receive…

Ukraine’s pitch to export power to Europe hits nuclear safety snag

Press play to listen to this article Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko has a problem. His…

Spain orders temperature limits for businesses in sweeping energy saving decree

Spain’s government ordered all businesses to limit their temperatures and told shops to turn their lights…