
Climate & Environment
Could water scarcity put Europe’s hydrogen production at risk?
Europe's hydrogen ambitions could face a growing challenge from water scarcity. While the sector's overall freshwater demand remains limited, a new European Commission study identifies regions where…
Stefania Del Bianco•17 October 2026

Energy
EU renewables and 2030 targets: has…
The EU risks falling 5.3 percentage points short of its REPowerEU renewable…
Stefania Del Bianco•16 October 2026

Regulations & Markets
EU methane regulation: Brussels delays import…
The European Commission is proposing to postpone certain obligations under the EU…
Stefania Del Bianco•15 October 2026

Energy
Critical Raw Materials Act: four new EU projects, but offshore wind needs…
The European Commission has announced four new strategic projects under the Critical Raw Materials Act, bringing…
Stefania Del Bianco•13 October 2026

Regulations & Markets
EU ETS reform: environment ministers remain divided despite calls for agreement
EU environment ministers remain divided over the ETS reform, with Italy calling for greater protection for…
Stefania Del Bianco•13 October 2026

Regulations & Markets
REPowerEU renewable energy targets at risk as Europe remains reliant on gas
The EU could miss its 2030 renewable electricity target by 5.3 percentage points, according to Wood…
Stefania Del Bianco•12 October 2026

Green Building
Cement-based supercapacitors could turn homes into energy storage systems
Researchers at the Harbin Institute of Technology have developed 3D-printed cement-based supercapacitors that combine structural strength…
Stefania Del Bianco•9 October 2026

Energy
2026 energy crisis, von der Leyen announces joint purchasing and refinery talks
The 2026 energy crisis is putting Europe under growing pressure as gas and diesel prices surge.…
Stefania Del Bianco•7 October 2026

Regulations & Markets
Jørgensen urges EU countries to consider reducing energy demand
With gas storage levels unusually low and prices under pressure, Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen is asking…
Stefania Del Bianco•30 September 2026

Energy
Walls that generate power: the home of the future runs on humidity
A new hygroelectric wallpaper developed in the US could turn indoor humidity into electricity, while helping…
Stefania Del Bianco•30 September 2026

Energy
RED IV: how ambitious will the new Renewable Energy Directive 2040 be?
The European Commission is preparing RED IV, the next Renewable Energy Directive 2040, as debate grows…
Stefania Del Bianco•25 September 2026

Energy
Hydrogen investments exceed $130 billion in 2026
Global hydrogen investments have exceeded $130 billion across more than 570 projects, as energy security concerns…
Stefania Del Bianco•24 September 2026

Regulations & Markets
Von der Leyen: “This must be Europe’s independence moment”, the strategy to…
In her 2026 State of the European Union address, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen…
Stefania Del Bianco•16 September 2026

Regulations & Markets
IEA: Gas crisis pushes coal consumption towards a new record
The global energy crisis is driving coal use higher, with the IEA forecasting coal consumption could…
Stefania Del Bianco•13 September 2026

Climate & Environment
Spain steps up the fight against climate disinformation with new €3.5m programme
Spain is strengthening its response to climate disinformation with new measures aimed at supporting scientific research,…
