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USA: the EPA sued by several organizations, including APHA, "over illegal repeal of climate protections"

"A broad coalition of heath and environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency over its illegal determination that it is not responsible for protecting us from climate pollution and its elimination of rules to cut the tailpipe pollution fueling the climate crisis and harming people’s health", declared the American Public Health Association (APHA) on 18/02/2026.The case, "filed in...

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CRCF Methodologies: collection of feedbacks from the "Have your say" ending on 19/02/2026

A public consultation on Carbon removal and carbon farming certifying (CRCF) methodologies was open from 22/01/2026 to 19/02/2026. News Tank reviewed and presents some of the over 160 contributions to illustrate the positions of different stakeholders.Copa-Cogeca, the European Biogas Association and Grassroots Carbon, a U.S. company, welcome the fact that the Commission is proposing a carbon...

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61 start-ups and SMEs selected for €467 M in funding support by the EIC Accelerator

61 start-ups and SMEs will receive funding after being selected by the European Innovation Council on 17/02/2026. "Out of 121 proposals that reached the interview stage, these companies were chosen for their transformative technologies and strong commercial promise, securing a mix of grant and equity support", comments the EU Agency.The European Innovation Council is dedicated to the promotion of...

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Biodiversity: the EU on track to achieve 18 of its 45 targets "but a swifter response is vital"

"The EU is making significant progress towards its global biodiversity targets, yet a swifter response is vital to protect the natural systems that underpin our water, food, and economy", according to the EU's 7th National report on biodiversity, published by the DG Envi of the Commission on 12/02/2026.The report of the EU's progress regarding biodiversity preservation was due by the end of...

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ArcelorMittal: a €1,3Bn electric arc furnace to "decarbonise steel production" in Dunkirk

An electric arc furnace (EAF) will be built at the Dunkirk site of ArcelorMittal, thanks to a €1,3Bn investment "which marks a major step in the decarbonisation of its' steel production in France", announced the steel manufacturer on 10/02/2026.ArcelorMittal was notably welcoming the French President, Emmanuel Macron to present its new electric arc furnace, which "will produce steel with three...

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"Global shipbuilding does not operate according to normal market logic" (SEA Europe)

"We want to see the Circular Economy Act as an opportunity for our industry to strengthen its competitive edge in complex vessels by facilitating the market uptake of life-cycle-based approaches", declares SEA Europe to News Tank on 06/02/2026. The Shipyards' & Maritime Equipment Association of Europe (SEA Europe) represents the European maritime manufacturing industry in 17 countries. Its...

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EC: 8th Nuclear Illustrative Programme, SMR Strategy and first-ever Fusion Strategy all planned for 2026

"The Small Modular Reactor Strategy is currently scheduled for release in the second week of March", declares the European Commission to News Tank on 06/02/2026. This strategy aims to accelerate the SMR deployment in the EU through enabling mechanisms, such as licensing.The first-ever EU Fusion Strategy is planned for adoption "in the coming months", adds the Commission in its response. "This...

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SAF: "Deployment must be accompanied by moderation of air traffic" (Shift Project)

"The most effective way forward to decarbonize air travel is to accelerate the development of existing technological levers, with a strong industrial commitment to alternative fuels. But this must be accompanied by a moderation of traffic in the short term", said Loïc Bonifacio, member of the Aéro Décarbo association and author of the report "Flying without oil: what energy supply for the...

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EU climate policy: the Commission announces a revision of national targets and flexibilities (LULUCF/ESR)

The European Commission announces a legislative revision of national targets and flexibilities in the EU climate policy framework for the fourth quarter of 2026. This revision will include at least the LULUCF (Land use, land-use change, and forestry) Regulation and the Effort-Sharing Regulation. Other EU regulations may be included in the revision before its announcement.The objective is to "align...

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"Energy transportation is the big issue to deliver the transition" (G. Dickson, WindEurope former CEO)

"The geopolitics around the transport and transmission of energy, whether it is molecules or electrons, is huge, declared Giles Dickson, former CEO of WindEurope, at a Brussels Energy Club roundtable on 29/01/2026. The transportation of energy is a big issue internally in Europe to deliver the transition. As of today, European energy grids do not enable to transition neither to a fully renewable...

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Bioeconomy strategy, organic farming regulation: Cyprus Presidency's priorities for the AGRI/ENVI sectors

The European strategy on the bioeconomy and the amendments of the regulation on organic farming were the two main items on the agenda of the first Agriculture and Fisheries Council chaired by Cyprus on 26/01/2026 in Brussels."Agriculture is at the heart of European autonomy and resilience. In this context, the bioeconomy plays an essential role as it connects sectors," declared Maria Panayiotou,...

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Port of Rotterdam: a tendering process supporting projects that reduce CO₂e emissions in the port area

The Port of Rotterdam announced the eight winners of a tendering process called “Carbonbid”, designed to support projects that reduce the most CO2 equivalent at the lowest cost, announced the Port Authority on 14/01/2026.Eight projects have been selected in order to reduce emissions by "575,000 tonnes of CO₂e, for which the Port Authority will pay €3.5M over a period of four years. This...

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USA: the EPA sued by several organizations, including APHA, "over illegal repeal of climate protections"

CRCF Methodologies: collection of feedbacks from the "Have your say" ending on 19/02/2026

61 start-ups and SMEs selected for €467 M in funding support by the EIC Accelerator

Biodiversity: the EU on track to achieve 18 of its 45 targets "but a swifter response is vital"

ArcelorMittal: a €1,3Bn electric arc furnace to "decarbonise steel production" in Dunkirk

"Global shipbuilding does not operate according to normal market logic" (SEA Europe)

EC: 8th Nuclear Illustrative Programme, SMR Strategy and first-ever Fusion Strategy all planned for 2026

SAF: "Deployment must be accompanied by moderation of air traffic" (Shift Project)

EU climate policy: the Commission announces a revision of national targets and flexibilities (LULUCF/ESR)

"Energy transportation is the big issue to deliver the transition" (G. Dickson, WindEurope former CEO)

Bioeconomy strategy, organic farming regulation: Cyprus Presidency's priorities for the AGRI/ENVI sectors

Port of Rotterdam: a tendering process supporting projects that reduce CO₂e emissions in the port area

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