European Union

Brussels divided on 2030 energy saving target

NEWS: The Ukraine crisis has triggered a focus on energy efficiency but divisions remain over the level of ambition

EU sets 2014 deadline for global climate pledges

Meeting to establish EU position at UN climate talks, ministers have proposed 2014 deadline and stressed role of public finance

EU and China reach “amicable” solution to solar trade dispute

The EU will impose a minimum price on Chinese solar exports, which Commission says will ensure market operates at a “sustainable level”

EU leaders urged to adopt 100% renewable energy target

World Future Council demands Europe increase renewable energy target to 100% within the next 40 years

Bangkok 2012 – EU signals it will not adopt 30% emissions target

Reports from UN climate talks in Bangkok suggest EU is now unlikely to enforce tougher emission targets, with one official describing further cuts as ‘wishful thinking’

RTCC Q&A: UK Special Representative for Climate Change John Ashton

The UK’s Special Representative for Climate Change, John Ashton, talks to RTCC about his hopes for COP17 and why the Durban talks are still relevant.