Today, households account for about a quarter of direct carbon emissions in the EU. Did you know that EU households spend three-quarters of their energy consumption on heating and cooling?
At present, no artificial carbon sinks can remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere at the rate needed to combat global warming.
Carbon stored in natural carbon sinks such as forests is released into the atmosphere through forest fires, land use, or logging. Reducing carbon emissions is therefore essential to achieving climate neutrality.
In our education series titled ‘Understanding the Proposals of the EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ Package,’ we’ve outlined what is included in the methane emission regulations proposal. In this article, we look at the timeline of the legislative proposal with the latest developments.
The European Union adopted the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) in 2012 to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and save energy. The EED established the framework for national energy efficiency policies, requiring Member States to set energy efficiency targets, develop plans, and implement energy efficiency measures. On March 10, 2023, the European Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement to reform and strengthen the EED. The agreement establishes an EU energy efficiency target of 11.7% for 2030 and requires Member States to ensure an additional reduction of final and primary energy consumption compared to forecasts made in 2020.
What is the Social Climate Fund? The European Union’s Social Climate Fund (SCF) is a financial instrument dedicated to helping EU Member States address the
Valentine is at the gates! We gathered a few tips for you to show your love without the trap of over-consuming. 1. Make your cards
Has scrolling down your social feed made you anxious when reading about the climate crisis? More and more mental health professionals have reported cases of climate-related issues in the past few years, and the media is also writing about a growing number of people, especially young adults, who feel extremely low, questioning the meaning of studying or working.
Invisible to us, plastic pollution at the bottom of the seas and oceans is just as ugly and damaging as it is on land. But do you know what’s mainly responsible for plaguing aquatic life besides the much-talked-about plastic straws and nylon bags? Find the answer in our short article on the topic.
With the social climate fund, you hopefully can.
