EU moves step closer to law on national GMO crop bans
Reuters: EU politicians on Tuesday backed a plan to allow nations to ban genetically modified crops on their soil even if they are given approval to be grown in the...
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Sunday, November 16th, 2014
Friday, October 24th, 2014
EU reaches deal to cut greenhouse gas emissions
AP: European Union leaders agreed early Friday to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the 28-nation bloc to at least 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030.
More Coverage: Reuters
Thursday, October 16th, 2014
Wind blows away fossil power in the Nordics, the Baltics next
Reuters: Wind power is blowing gas and coal-fired turbines out of business in the Nordic countries, and the effects will be felt across the Baltic region as the renewable...
Thursday, October 9th, 2014
EU abandons 'dirty' label for tar sands oil
Reuters: A European Union plan to label tar sands oil as highly polluting in its fight against climate change has been abandoned after years of opposition led by major...
Thursday, August 21st, 2014
Two Belgian nuclear reactors may be closed permanently
Reuters: Two Belgian nuclear reactors owned by GDF-Suez unit Electrabel may remain offline until spring and may need to be halted permanently, Belgian state broadcaster...
Sunday, June 15th, 2014
EU energy leaders agree on plan to cap use of food-based biofuels
Reuters: EU energy ministers agreed a deal on Friday to limit production of biofuels made from food crops, responding to criticism these stoke inflation and do more...
Friday, June 13th, 2014
Greanpeace says French nuclear more costly than renewables by 2020
The environmental group found that the investment needed to upgrade the safety of French utility EDF's 58 nuclear reactors would make nuclear energy less competitive...
Thursday, May 29th, 2014
EU member states back compromise to allow GM crops
Reuters: The European Union tackled deep divisions on genetically modified crops on Wednesday by striking a compromise pact that is likely to make it easier for them to...
Thursday, April 24th, 2014
German utility RWE eyes bigger role in energy saving business
Reuters reports that the head of strategy for RWE, which recently signed a deal to sell the Nest thermostat, plans to sell more energy saving products as it strives to...
Wednesday, April 16th, 2014
McCain, Hoeven push US natural gas in Norway
Republican Senators John McCain and John Hoeven are in Norway for meetings on reducing Ukraine and Europe's dependance on Russian gas.
Saturday, April 12th, 2014
Russia warns of gas supply cuts if Ukraine does not pay bills
Reuters: President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday Russia could cut natural gas supplies to Ukraine if it fails to pay its gas bills on time and warned there could be a...
Wednesday, April 9th, 2014
EU seeks cheaper power, curbs renewable subsidies
The European Commission says production costs for renewables have significantly fallen over the past few years and subsidies have "caused serious market distortions...
Tuesday, April 8th, 2014
Merkel's government approves legislation meant to slow the expansion of renewables
The aim is to address rising prices for consumers by scaling back green subsidies and limiting the expansion of onshore wind and solar capacity.
Tuesday, April 1st, 2014
German states water down energy reform but Merkel pleased
"We've succeeded in taking a giant step forward in making the 'Energiewende' a success," said Merkel.
Russia's Gazprom announces big gas price rise for Ukraine
It's more than a 40 percent increase, the blow of which will be cushioned by a new IMF loan package.
More Coverage: The New York Times
Monday, March 31st, 2014
German regions resist green energy reforms
The reform plan, which is aimed at scaling back incentives for renewable energy, is facing backlash in several states.
Polish PM: EU should form energy union to secure supplies
Poland's proposed union would be based on six points including the "rehabilitation" of coal, increased shale gas exploration, and common purchases to ensure...
Tuesday, March 25th, 2014
House GOP, Dems disagree over effects speeding up approval process for LNG export terminals
With Crimea crisis in the background, House GOPers and Dems sparred at a Tuesday hearing over the potential impacts of fast-tracking the approval process.
Sunday, March 23rd, 2014
Merkel says U.S. shale gas might help Europe diversify energy
"Many people think that this could be one component, if the United States decided to export shale gas."
EU leaders accelerate quest to reduce energy reliance on Russia
Many EU countries are heavily reliant on oil and gas imports from Russia.
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