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Steel: "A bleak outlook for the transition away from fossil fuels" (Global Energy Monitor)

“The prospects for the steel sector’s transition away from fossil fuels remain poor. The future largely depends on India and China, which together account for 86% of planned new coal-based capacity,” said Astrid Grisby-Schulte on 11/05/2026, following the publication of Global Energy Monitor’s…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Decarbonisation , Electricity
• Article # 440745
• Published on 12/05/26 at 10:00
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EU: new directive strengthening water protection enters into force, giving a "major role" to ECHA

The EU directive revising the lists of pollutants in surface and groundwaters enters into force on 11/05/2026, announced the European Commission. These additions cover certain “forever chemicals” PFAS (such as TFA), pesticides and pharmaceuticals and for the first time, the rules also address…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): International bodies, Policies & Regulation, Ocean / Water
• Article # 440689
• Published on 11/05/26 at 18:00
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"Biodiversity is gradually emerging as a safe haven sector" (C. Sanson, Sienna Investment Managers)

The Sienna Biodiversity Private Credit Fund, a private debt fund dedicated to the restoration and protection of biodiversity in Europe, opened by Sienna Investment Managers in 2025, obtained a €60m guarantee from the European Investment Fund (EIF), a subsidiary of the EIB Group, on 02/04/2026…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, Banking & insurance, Financing & funding, …
• Article # 440693
• Published on 11/05/26 at 17:11
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Carbon markets: a coalition launched by the EU, Brazil and China to "boost integrity and effectiveness"

The European Commission, on behalf of the European Union, together with Brazil and China, officially launched the Open Coalition on Compliance Carbon Markets in a signing ceremony in Florence, Italy, they announced on 08/05/2026. The new international initiative aims "to strengthen global…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, International bodies, Decarbonisation , …
• Article # 440634
• Published on 11/05/26 at 14:00
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TransitionZero: Fiona Howarth appointed Chairwoman of the board

TransitionZero, a not-for-profit group specialised in climate analytics, has appointed Fiona Howarth as its new chairwoman of its board of trustees, the climate tech company announced on 07/05/2026, in London. Fiona Howarth is the founder and former CEO of Octopus Electric Vehicles, which she…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Producers, Decarbonisation , Renewable energies
• Article # 440606
• Published on 11/05/26 at 13:00
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Bioeconomy: a call for expressions of interest launched by the European Commission

The European Commission has launched a call for expressions of interest to participate in the European Bioeconomy Investment Deployment Group, a new platform designed to accelerate funding for sustainable, bio-based innovation, on 08/05/2026. "The initiative follows the adoption of the…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Bioeconomy, Financing & funding, …
• Article # 440625
• Published on 11/05/26 at 11:19
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SolarPower Europe: Barbara Flesche (Statkraft Europe) chairs the Board of Directors

Barbara Flesche, Executive Vice President of Statkraft Europe, has been elected President of SolarPower Europe, the European trade union for the PV industry announced on 07/05/2026. She replaces Aristotelis Chantavas, who has held the position since 2020. "Solar energy and battery storage…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, Skills & Employment, Production / Construction, …
• Article # 440578
• Published on 11/05/26 at 09:00
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PAN Europe: "25% of consumed fruit and vegetables contains pesticide residues not assessed by EFSA"

"41,6% of fruits and vegetables sold in the EU contain pesticide residues, with 25.5% containing more than one residue. This means that one out of four consumed fruit and vegetables exposes consumers to pesticide cocktails that are not assessed by EFSA, despite its legal obligation to do so"…
Domain(s): Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, European bodies, Policies & Regulation, …
• Article # 440493
• Published on 07/05/26 at 17:40
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Circular economy: "adequate aid intensities is essential to deliver" (Recycling Europe)

In the context of the planned revision of the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) by the Commission, Recycling Europe, the lobby of the recycling sector in Brussels, raises "serious concern over any reduction in aid intensities for circular economy projects", it declares on…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Trade unions & federations, Circularity
• Article # 440428
• Published on 07/05/26 at 17:00
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"European aviation hits new emissions high, remaining largely outside the scope of the EU ETS" (T&E)

"In 2025, flights departing from European airports generated 195 Mt of CO₂, surpassing their 2019 level for the first time since the pandemic. Across 8,6 million departures, emissions rose from 4% compared to 2024. The sector remains largely outside the scope of the European carbon market, which…
Domain(s): Mobilities, Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, Trade unions & federations, Decarbonisation , …
• Article # 440412
• Published on 07/05/26 at 16:00