Fierce battle looms over cars and heat in EU emissions trading
Road transport and buildings have been spared from EU ETS obligations until now, but an upcoming revision may change that, and climate campaigners are concerned.
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Built environment
Weekly data: Asia drives global increase in CO2 from buildings
China and other Asian countries will have to be much more ambitious if the world is to achieve CO2 emissions cuts from buildings in line with global climate goals.
Here’s how Joe Biden can decarbonise US buildings
US President Joe Biden wants to halve the carbon footprint of US buildings by 2035. Working across federal agencies, here is a road map to get it done.
Poland sows the seeds of a post-Covid future beyond coal
Poland may have a reputation as a climate sceptic, but by at least one measure it is building back better than most. Nonetheless, it will need to match EU recovery funds with strong climate policies to really break away from coal.
Can Italy marry clean energy and economic prosperity?
Former chief of the European Central Bank and newly appointed Prime Minister of Italy Mario Draghi insists tackling climate change is central to his country's economic growth, but Italy has a steep hill to climb to make the shift to a clean energy economy.
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UK government falters in delivering green recovery
The UK has made strong commitments to build back better from Covid-19, but recent hiccups raise questions over whether it can deliver on its pledges.
Why a diverse workforce would benefit the clean energy transition
Diversity is not a zero-sum game. A more representative workforce will enable companies to better drive forward the clean energy transition and ensure it benefits all communities.
Why airports could become stranded assets
Hundreds of billions of dollars are being invested in expanding airports worldwide. Yet, there are serious doubts over the economic feasibility of these projects as the world transitions to clean energy.
Opinion: Texas energy crisis exposes grid weaknesses
In the wake of Texas’s crippling power outages, policymakers should focus on building a more resilient, interconnected and diverse power grid.
What role can district heating play in the energy transition?
Heating homes with excess heat from power plants instead of individual boilers seems like a climate no-brainer, but given its historical reliance on coal, does the technology have a place in the clean energy transition?
Why a digital energy transition needs to be “purpose-led”
Matthias Rebellius, CEO of smart infrastructure at Siemens, explains why consumers and companies need to understand the purpose behind smart solutions to be fully on board the digital energy transition.
Corporate investors circle climate tech pioneers
Venture capitalists are pouring money into the next climate tech pioneers – with corporate venture arms in the vanguard.
Heat pumps unlock the path to building decarbonisation
Heat pumps provide energy-efficient heating and cooling and are one of the most effective technologies available to decarbonise buildings.
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