Electricity capacity mechanisms agreed by EU
The European Commission has approved new electricity capacity mechanisms in six member states, to ensure the security of supply. The new measures were approved under EU...
Could this Norwegian scheme solve the UK’s plastic bottle problem?
Advisors to the UK government have recommended Norway’s deposit system as a way to improve recycling of plastic bottles. The scheme involves specialised machines which...
CCC urges action on UK Clean Growth Strategy
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has urged the UK government to urgently expand its Clean Growth Strategy, announced in October. In a new, independent...
EU adopts new plastics strategy
The European Commission has adopted a new EU-wide strategy on plastics, in pursuit of a more circular economy. The strategy aims to address the escalating...
EU reliance on Russian gas hits record high
A report from gas company Gazprom shows that the EU has increased its imports from Russia, despite plans to diversify. The state-controlled company announced record...
Theresa May announces new plastics strategy
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has announced an environmental plan which will aim to put an end to all avoidable plastic waste within the...
UK MPs propose coffee cup tax
MPs in the UK have proposed a new tax on disposable coffee cups to improve recycling and reduce waste.
UK government to extend farming subsidies
The UK government plans to extend current farming subsidies until 2024 to allow farmers time to adjust following Brexit.
Seeing green
PEN profiles smart and sustainable strategies in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, which has been named European Green Capital 2018. The European Green Capital award is given...
A new standard
Pan European Networks explores the role that the Euroheat & Power network is providing in certifying quality assurance. Euroheat & Power operates as a network...
