Circular Economy
Biodegradable electronics may leave long-term environmental impacts, study finds
Biodegradable electronics are often presented as a sustainable alternative to conventional devices, helping to reduce electronic waste by breaking down after use. However, new research suggests that…
Alessandro Petrone•10 August 2026
Climate & Environment
EU greenhouse gas emissions fall 17%…
The European Union continues to cut greenhouse gas emissions while expanding its…
Alessandro Petrone•23 June 2026
Energy
Hydrogen production, over €1 billion from…
The European Union has allocated €1.09 billion to support nine strategic hydrogen…
Alessandro Petrone•8 May 2026
Regulations & Markets
Europe builds a new model to integrate electricity, gas and hydrogen networks
A new joint framework from Europe’s grid operators lays the groundwork for interconnected energy infrastructure, supporting…
Alessandro Petrone•5 May 2026
Circular Economy
New aqueous method recovers up to 65% of metals from lithium batteries…
Researchers at Rice University unveil a faster, lower-energy approach to extracting critical materials from spent lithium-ion…
Alessandro Petrone•28 April 2026
Energy
Global wind energy growth surges worldwide, but EU still lags behind 2030…
Global wind energy growth accelerates at record pace in 2025, reshaping the global energy landscape. Yet…
Alessandro Petrone•23 April 2026
Energy
Offshore wind output estimates shift by up to 15 GW depending on…
Differences in turbine size, weather models and wind wake effects can significantly alter offshore wind output…
Alessandro Petrone•17 April 2026
Circular Economy
EU launches first call to aggregate demand for critical raw materials
The European Commission introduces a voluntary mechanism to connect industry, global suppliers and finance, aiming to…
Alessandro Petrone•13 April 2026
Regulations & Markets
Energy technologies at risk: IEA warns of fragile and concentrated supply chains
Global energy technologies are expanding rapidly, but their supply chains remain structurally fragile. According to the…
Alessandro Petrone•7 April 2026
Energy
Europe’s fuel windfall profits: a geopolitical shockwave for consumers
Europe's fuel windfall profits are set to hit €24 billion by 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions.…
Alessandro Petrone•3 April 2026
Energy
ENTSO-E’s critique of the European Grids Package: implementation challenges and governance concerns
ENTSO-E's analysis of the European Grids Package highlights that the real challenge lies in infrastructure implementation,…
Alessandro Petrone•30 March 2026
Energy
EU Energy Council: Political clash over ETS and energy prices
A political confrontation is intensifying at the European Energy Council over managing energy prices and the…
Alessandro Petrone•23 March 2026
Regulations & Markets
EU’s industrial accelerator act: Wood Mackenzie highlights its limitations
Wood Mackenzie's analysis reveals the EU's Industrial Accelerator Act struggles to achieve the 2035 industrial GDP…
Alessandro Petrone•19 March 2026
Energy
RECs in Europe: ambition vs. limited progress
Despite significant EU ambitions, renewable energy communities (RECs) in Europe show limited progress. A European Court…