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Plug-in hybrid cars set to fuel fresh political fight over CO2 standards Gap between official and real-world emissions widens, with drivers apparently reluctant to switch off the petrol engine
Plug-in hybrid cars set to fuel fresh political fight over CO2 standards | Euractiv
Gap between official and real-world emissions widens, with drivers apparently reluctant to switch off the petrol engine
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Climate progress stalls in major European economies Countries responsible for half of the EU’s greenhouse gas output made little progress on reducing emissions last year, and may even be backsliding, official inventories show
Climate progress stalls in major European economies | Euractiv
'This is a warning sign,' one campaigner warns as national data shows uptick in emissions
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Lessons from a summer of nuclear shutdowns Nations worldwide are pouring money into an atomic renaissance to confront rising temperatures and exploding electricity demand. But climate change showed this summer how those plans could be at risk
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Climate change is disrupting the nuclear power revival.
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Teresa Ribera floats oil tax, joint debt or bigger budget to climate-proof Europe The EU green transition chief says the bloc must start thinking about how to afford the challenges of a warmer world www.politico.eu/article/eu-g...
Teresa Ribera floats oil tax, joint debt or bigger budget to climate-proof Europe
The EU green transition chief says the bloc must start thinking about how to afford the challenges of a warmer world.
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‘Supersizing before our eyes’: UN warns of record El Niño approaching Event is likely to be largest in at least 1,000 years and will pile extra heat into a world already in a climate crisis
‘Supersizing before our eyes’: UN warns of record El Niño approaching
Event is likely to be largest in at least 1,000 years and will pile extra heat into a world already in a climate crisis
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German regulator says no new coal operation bans needed as plants exit market www.cleanenergywire.org/news/german-... #coal #fossilfuels #renewables #powerprices
Utilities call for tighter grid security after fresh attacks on Germany’s power grid Both attacks led to partial and temporary closure of nearby lignite power plants
Utilities call for tighter grid security after fresh attacks on Germany’s power grid | Clean Energy Wire
Two new sabotage attacks on Germany’s electricity grid show that police and intelligence services must urgently step up the protection of critical infrastructure, and that government cannot shift this responsibility onto operators, the country’s municipal utility association VKU said. “The recent attacks on the electricity grids show that the threat situation is escalating and that our critical infrastructure is vulnerable. It could strike us anytime, anywhere,” said Ingbert Liebing, head of the lobby group.
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EU approves state aid for new gas-fired power plants in Germany Auctions to support build out of backup power plants meant to secure electricity supply from 2031
EU approves state aid for new gas-fired power plants in Germany | Clean Energy Wire
The European Commission has given the green light for Germany’s plans to provide state support for new backup power plants and electricity storage meant to secure electricity supply from 2031 – at times when intermittent wind and solar energy is insufficient to meet demand.
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EU approves state aid for new gas-fired power plants in Germany Auctions for "long-term capacity" meant to guarantee supply security as country builds out wind and solar power and exits coal www.cleanenergywire.org/news/eu-appr...
EU approves state aid for new gas-fired power plants in Germany | Clean Energy Wire
The European Commission has given the green light for Germany’s plans to provide state support for new backup power plants and electricity storage meant to secure electricity supply from 2031 – at times when intermittent wind and solar energy is insufficient to meet demand.
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German regulator says no new coal operation bans needed as plants exit market www.cleanenergywire.org/news/german-... #CoalExit
Utilities call for tighter grid security after fresh attacks on Germany’s power grid Two new sabotage attacks show that police and intelligence services must urgently step up the protection of critical infrastructure, they say
Utilities call for tighter grid security after fresh attacks on Germany’s power grid | Clean Energy Wire
Two new sabotage attacks on Germany’s electricity grid show that police and intelligence services must urgently step up the protection of critical infrastructure, and that government cannot shift this responsibility onto operators, the country’s municipal utility association VKU said. “The recent attacks on the electricity grids show that the threat situation is escalating and that our critical infrastructure is vulnerable. It could strike us anytime, anywhere,” said Ingbert Liebing, head of the lobby group.
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Fatal floods expose threats to hydropower in the roof of the world The Nepal disaster is the latest example of how climate change is raising the risk of relying on water for electricity in the Himalayas, writes Bloomberg www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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Climate action fairness a sore spot in German regional votes Discontent with chancellor Merz's coalition government fuelling support for anti-climate action party AfD despite widespread climate concerns
Climate action fairness a sore spot in German regional votes | Clean Energy Wire
Germany gears up for three state elections in September with the potential to rattle the country and its climate course. Surveys show that voters back ambitious climate action and the energy transition, yet many perceive the distribution of costs as unfair. A broader dissatisfaction with the country's situation and a government under chancellor Friedrich Merz that many see as ineffective have driven support for the far-right and anti-climate action party AfD - despite a summer of extreme heat that alarmed many citizens.
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Climate action fairness a sore spot in German regional votes Discontent with chancellor Merz's coalition government fuelling support for anti-climate action party AfD despite widespread climate concerns
Climate action fairness a sore spot in German regional votes | Clean Energy Wire
Germany gears up for three state elections in September with the potential to rattle the country and its climate course. Surveys show that voters back ambitious climate action and the energy transition, yet many perceive the distribution of costs as unfair. A broader dissatisfaction with the country's situation and a government under chancellor Friedrich Merz that many see as ineffective have driven support for the far-right and anti-climate action party AfD - despite a summer of extreme heat that alarmed many citizens.
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Most people in Germany say they feel personally affected by recent heatwaves amid record summer temperatures Extreme heat, widespread drought and historically low river levels marked Germany’s summer of 2026, says meteorological service www.cleanenergywire.org/news/most-ge...
Most Germans impaired by heat as country experiences record summer temperatures – survey | Clean Energy Wire
Most people in Germany say they feel personally affected by the recent heatwaves that marked the country’s second-warmest summer on record, a representative survey commissioned by the Healthy Earth – Healthy People Foundation (GEGM) found. Only the summer of 2003 is likely to have been warmer, according to preliminary data by meteorological service DWD.
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Proportion of kilometres travelled by public transport increases with quality of connections, think tank report “Improving services in areas where there is a high volume of car use is therefore crucial for climate protection"
Germany must make public transport services attractive where car use is heaviest – think tank | Clean Energy Wire
Germany must improve its public transport services in areas with the heaviest road traffic to reduce the number of kilometres travelled by private car, think tank Agora Verkehrswende said in a report analysing access to public transport.
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Most Germans impaired by heat as country experiences record summer temperatures – survey Sleep problems, exhaustion, restricted leisure activities or reduced productivity and concentration at work reported by 83% of adults surveyed
Most Germans impaired by heat as country experiences record summer temperatures – survey | Clean Energy Wire
Most people in Germany say they feel personally affected by the recent heatwaves that marked the country’s second-warmest summer on record, a representative survey commissioned by the Healthy Earth – Healthy People Foundation (GEGM) found. Only the summer of 2003 is likely to have been warmer, according to preliminary data by meteorological service DWD.
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Germany must make public transport services attractive where car use is heaviest – think tank “A binding minimum service level is the first step towards better public transport across the board in Germany,” says Agora Verkehrswende head Wiebke Zimmer
Germany must make public transport services attractive where car use is heaviest – think tank | Clean Energy Wire
Germany must improve its public transport services in areas with the heaviest road traffic to reduce the number of kilometres travelled by private car, think tank Agora Verkehrswende said in a report analysing access to public transport.
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Climate action fairness a sore spot in German regional votes Discontent with chancellor Merz's coalition government fuelling support for anti-climate action party AfD despite widespread climate concerns
Climate action fairness a sore spot in German regional votes | Clean Energy Wire
Germany gears up for three state elections in September with the potential to rattle the country and its climate course. Surveys show that voters back ambitious climate action and the energy transition, yet many perceive the distribution of costs as unfair. A broader dissatisfaction with the country's situation and a government under chancellor Friedrich Merz that many see as ineffective have driven support for the far-right and anti-climate action party AfD - despite a summer of extreme heat that alarmed many citizens.
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Germany news: Explosive devices found near power plant Police say they have found explosive devices near a power plant in Brandenburg www.dw.com/en/germany-n...
Germany news: Explosive devices found near power plant
Police say they found unconventional explosive and incendiary devices near the Jänschwalde power plant in Brandenburg. Meanwhile, Germany's top diplomat says Algeria could become an important supplier of gas.
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Over half of EU countries miss nature restoration plan deadline Environmentalists say summer of devastation underlines need for quick action www.euractiv.com/news/over-ha...
Over half of EU countries miss nature restoration plan deadline | Euractiv
Environmentalists say summer of devastation underlines need for quick action
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Rising temperatures reshape France's vineyards, turning winemakers to Normandy and Brittany, regions once known for cider, not grapes
Climate crisis pushes French winemakers to bet on warmer future in Brittany and Normandy
As rising temperatures reshape France's vineyards, winemakers are turning to Normandy and Brittany, regions once known for cider, not grapes. Those fleeing harsher conditions in traditional areas like…
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Europe adds 8.8 GW wind capacity in first half, WindEurope says Nearly third more wind energy capacity in first half of 2026 than during the same period last year, driven by installations in Germany and increasing offshore connections
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Sea-level rise: hundreds of millions threatened worldwide Sea-level rise no longer a distant threat but unfolding global crisis, with profound impacts on coastal communities, economies, and infrastructure, according to new UN report
Sea-level rise: hundreds of millions threatened worldwide
Sea-level rise is no longer a distant threat but an unfolding global crisis, according to a new UN report.
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One of Germany's largest offshore wind farms enters commercial operation - Ørsted Borkum Riffgrund 3 has installed capacity of 913 MW
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One Hot Day Can Change Your Body for Years Heat stroke can damage the brain, heart, kidneys and liver. As extreme heat becomes more common, doctors are learning just how difficult recovery can be
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Is electricity dimming oil’s political power? Surging power demand is turning electricity prices into a political flashpoint across the U.S. and Europe
Is electricity dimming oil’s political power?
Surging power demand is turning electricity prices into a political flashpoint across the U.S. and Europe.
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Europe’s gas stores are running low — and prices could top 100 euros this winter Analysts warn that gas prices could this winter return to levels not seen since the Russia-Ukraine war triggered an energy crisis in 2022 www.cnbc.com/amp/2026/08/...
Europe’s gas stores are running low — and prices could top 100 euros this winter
Europe’s gas stores are historically low for this time of year, as disrupted Middle East LNG flows raise the risk of sharply higher prices this winter.
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Germany reports record 15,800 heat-related deaths this summer The worst affected group were people over 75, and around 9,600 deaths were recorded in one week in late June when Germany baked in temperatures over 40C www.france24.com/en/live-news...
Germany reports record 15,800 heat-related deaths this summer
Germany has registered a record 15,800 heat-related deaths this summer as Europe struggles through a series of punishing heatwaves, the national public health institute said Thursday.
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Climate Change Raises Risk of Disasters Like Nepal Floods Glaciers and permafrost in the Himalayas are melting faster as temperatures rise, though scientists are still studying the exact causes of this week’s landslide. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/27/c...?
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