Emissions

The updated analysis reflects progress, but relies on countries following through on promises amid a green backlash.

In an interview with POLITICO, EU climate chief Teresa Ribera warns against watering down the goal too much.

Brussels says it wants to save Europe’s waters. Here’s what it’s up against.

The demand goes one step beyond a push to include regulated carbon offsets, further complicating the EU’s attempt to set a 2040 goal.

It comes as the European Union decided to delay new trade legislation to curb forest destruction worldwide.

Three achievements are likely: a security pact, a declaration on global issues, and a “common understanding” of future topics to be negotiated.

Government documents obtained by POLITICO show environmental forecasts for the major airport expansion.

The EU executive is also suggesting new customs duties and a traveler tax to help repay some €350 billion of common debt.

European lawmakers and environmentalists also warn that slashing red tape might do more harm than good to farmers having to cope with climate change.

Shift adds to pressure on Brussels to soften the 90 percent goal.

Representatives from London and Brussels will meet next Monday.

After months of lobbying, lawmakers watered down a provision aimed at cutting CO2 emissions from cars.

A previously unreported package of investment pledges and U.N. support got Turkey to back down last time.

A deadly wave of avian influenza, industry-led policy and deepening ethical and biological risks are exposing flaws in the world’s most efficient meat machine.

EU firms want to buy more American energy — but not if it becomes pricier.

The draft U.K.-EU agreement is one of several being drawn up ahead of a May 19 summit.

The new rules will lead to around 100 new visas for Indian workers each year, a U.K. official told POLITICO.

The U.S. argument against the green transition felt “quiet and out of place,” said one official.

Dutch government buys time for farmers but tests the limits of domestic courts and EU environmental law.

U.S. and European officials are sparring in meetings of the International Energy Agency, which helps guide global investments and policies.

Acting Assistant Secretary Tommy Joyce also took aim at Joe Biden’s climate legacy.