Fossil fuels

G7 agrees to explore price cap on Russian oil

June 28, 2022 9:30 am

Some leaders also pushed to examine Russian gas price caps.

Control freaks: G7 leaders push to cap oil prices

June 28, 2022 12:15 am

As Macron proposes worldwide price controls, economists warn market manipulation could backfire.

Gas crisis in one EU country would swiftly spread, Dutch minister warns

June 27, 2022 8:58 pm

Rob Jetten also says that boosting supply from the controversial Groningen field would be the ‘last resort.’

‘How are the G7 different from Putin?’ asks Ukrainian climate activist

June 27, 2022 6:27 pm

Ilyess El Kortbi has lost three friends with whom he used to campaign for a low carbon future.

The G7’s chance for a just climate transition

June 27, 2022 4:33 am

Today’s summit must be where rich nations finally deliver on the finance promises they have made. 

All aboard the climate hypocrisy helicopter at G7

June 26, 2022 8:05 pm

Climate rhetoric and reality diverge as a reporter gets whisked by helicopter to a sustainability announcement.

G7 unveils $600B plan to combat China’s Belt and Road

June 26, 2022 7:40 pm

Beijing is increasing its global reach through major investments in Africa and Asia.

Less talk, more action from the G7 on climate change

June 25, 2022 4:43 pm

Leaders meeting starting Sunday in Bavaria turn to carrots rather than sticks to push global climate efforts.

G7 mulls call for ‘necessary’ public gas investments

June 24, 2022 10:16 am

Climate goals and energy security are in tension ahead of a meeting of leaders Sunday.

‘Surprise’ jailing in Vietnam tests US, EU climate strategy

June 24, 2022 6:39 am

The sentencing of Ngụy Thị Khanh, her country’s most high-profile environmental voice, to two years in prison for tax evasion raises questions about Vietnam’s commitment to ditching coal.

Czech Republic braces for rocky EU presidency amid Ukraine war, high inflation

June 23, 2022 6:00 am

The Central European country will be working on a shoestring budget — and under close scrutiny of its commitment to green issues.

A wonk’s guide to the Czech EU presidency policy agenda

June 23, 2022 6:00 am

With Europe beset by multiple crises, Prague will focus on energy security, trade deals and climate change.

Spain demands EU leave energy treaty over climate concerns

June 21, 2022 6:44 pm

Spain is the first country to publicly call for an exit from the treaty.

Russia declares gas war on EU

June 20, 2022 9:53 pm

The Kremlin’s gas games threaten the bloc’s climate policies, economies and political stability.

Serbia’s sanctions standoff with the EU

June 16, 2022 4:03 am

In the impasse between Brussels and Belgrade, it’s disputable what the bloc has to gain.

Berlin accuses Moscow of playing gas games as pipeline flows fall

June 15, 2022 5:59 pm

Outages at two major suppliers are squeezing the bloc and imperiling energy security.

Germany to bail out national Gazprom subsidiary, citing energy security

June 15, 2022 9:40 am

Economy Minister Robert Habeck installed a trustee to manage the company in the spring.

Second Trump term would push warming past dangerous limit, warns UN climate chief

June 13, 2022 3:55 pm

Outgoing Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa reflects on surviving cancer, Trump and the state of climate talks in an exit interview with POLITICO.

Germany’s Habeck vows tougher antitrust law after fuel relief flop

June 13, 2022 3:14 pm

Move could target oil companies’ profits.

No second chances for G7 climate action

June 13, 2022 4:02 am

To ensure a habitable planet, the most influential powers must take responsibility — and we can’t afford delays.

Cyprus has gas for Europe. A decades-old conflict is keeping it untouched

June 9, 2022 6:23 pm

Europe is looking for ways to wean itself off Russian gas. But Turkey and Greece can’t agree on how to extract gas from Europe’s own territory.

Russia uses climate talks to vilify Ukraine

June 8, 2022 4:37 pm

The diatribe leaves Moscow’s envoy isolated but Russia has no intention of ditching the UN-led climate process.

MEPs prepare for key climate vote against backdrop of war and inflation

June 7, 2022 8:42 pm

Parliament votes Wednesday on measures crucial to reducing the EU’s emissions by 55 percent this decade.

Putin’s war is forcing Moldova to escape Russia’s gas trap

June 3, 2022 12:00 pm

Chișinău wants closer ties with the EU, but first has to get out of a toxic relationship with Moscow’s energy exports.

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