Ireland asks to bailout sacked peat workers
Consumption
The European Union has been asked to approve an €80-million bailout for Ireland’s midlands for Irish peat workers. If approved,
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US coal giant seeks bankruptcy protection
Industry
The largest private US coal company is seeking bankruptcy protection despite receiving a series of regulatory boosts under Donald Trump.
Poland plans green subsidies to cut smog
Policy
Poland plans to spend up to US$8.8 billion by 2028 on cleaner heating as part of its efforts to fight
Germany tops electric car investment
Storage
Germany’s car industry is the world’s biggest investor in electric vehicles as it faces increasing pressure to adopt low-emissions technology
Germany considers free public transport
Environment
Germany is considering making public transport free of charge in its polluted cities to avoid EU prosecution for breaching clean-air
Pollution ruling expected mid-March
Environment
The European Commission will rule in March whether to take legal action against nine member states for breaking air pollution
Insurance giants back Polish coal: report
Industry
A report by the Unfriend Coal campaign says European insurance giants have invested €1.3 billion in Polish coal companies since
Court dismisses Prague pollution plan
Environment
A Prague court has ruled that the Czech Republic’s air-quality plan for the capital fails to bring air pollution within
Polluters wait to hear EU verdict
Environment
Nine European countries could face legal action if they fail to cut air pollution, the EU’s environment commissioner has warned.
Poles fit Dutch pollution ‘vacuum’
Environment
In Krakow, southern Poland’s architectural gem, air pollution can reach six times safe levels. Like most former communist countries, Poland
Bulgaria set to become gas hub
Environment
Bulgaria, which is struggling with a pollution crisis, could become a hub for the supply of Azerbaijan’s gas to Europe,
EU prepares pollution fines
Environment
The EU plans to get tough on its members that are not doing enough to address air pollution this year
Floating Bering nuclear project approved
Environment
In a move that will add to fears about Arctic pollution, the Russian State Expert Examination Board (Glavgosexpertiza) has reportedly