Putting Joe Biden’s clean energy plan into practice
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden wants to eliminate carbon from the US power sector by 2035. Experts call the proposal “one of the most radical infrastructure overhauls in US history”.
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Green deals
Pace of energy transition at stake in US election
In the November presidential election, US voters will decide to constrain or accelerate the country’s clean energy transformation.
Investment flows vindicate EU climate policy
Analysis of foreign direct renewable energy investment shows the EU accounting for a rapidly rising share of the global total.
Is EU competition policy killing the Green Deal?
The EU is consulting on how state aid and antitrust rules can be greener, after years of criticism that its approval decisions benefit polluters.
Call for clear thinking on wind energy
European countries need to simplify permitting rules and procedures for wind turbines if the EU is to meet its climate commitments, insists WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson.
EU Green Deal: Knock-off or pioneer?
It may be named after landmark US legislation, but the Green New Deal has only come to life in Europe.
Natural capital in risk reporting can accelerate climate action
A decision to widen the definition of environmental risk to include nature as well as climate change would have largely positive implications.
What would a raised EU 2030 climate target mean?
The European Commission is proposing raising the EU 2030 emissions reduction target from 40% to 55%. There will be fierce battles ahead.
Why equipping workers is key to the energy transition
As countries try to kick-start their economies after lockdown, Just Transition Centre head Samantha Smith says workers and jobs must be the focus.
The misleading energy transition language of Eastern Europe
Countries in Eastern Europe are often seen as climate action laggards, but the reality is more complicated.
Why climate change is too important to leave to ‘green’ politics
Parties should give voters tangible economic reasons to support policies that benefit the environment.
