In brief | 17 December '24
Reuters:
The European Union will drastically lower its cap on automotive carbon dioxide emissions from Jan. 1, meaning at least one-fifth of all sales by most car companies must be EVs to avoid heavy fines.
Reuters:
European Union plans for a new renewable energy goal hit early resistance on Monday (16 December) from pro-nuclear governments, who indicated they would not back a goal that excludes atomic energy.
Bloomberg:
The European Union should consider postponing its new carbon market for transport and heating fuels to give consumers more opportunity to invest in clean energy sources, according to Poland鈥檚 deputy climate minister, Krzysztof Bolesta.
Climate Central:
On average, climate change added more winter days above freezing in European countries compared to nations in other regions.