In brief | 5 March '25

European Commission boosts European automotive industry's global competitiveness

As part of an action plan for the sector, the Commission proposed to weaken CO2 limit rules for carmakers.

Bloomberg: Europe’s EV market gets a surprising boost from company cars

Belgium’s changes to company-car taxes is charting a path for the EU’s transition to cleaner transport.

T&E: Why the climate fight is critical to Europe’s security

If we want peace, we need to end our reliance on oil, writes think tank T&E's William Todts.

The Guardian: Half of world’s CO2 emissions come from 36 fossil fuel firms, analysis shows

Researchers say the data strengthens the case for holding firms to account for their contribution to the climate crisis.

Bloomberg: Europe’s defence budget rips through its climate-crisis buffer

The redirection of billions of euros earmarked to fight the fallout of floods, droughts and cyclones in poorer countries has global implications.

Forschungszentrum Jülich: Countries across the world use more land for golf courses than wind or solar energy

Land use is a critical factor in the siting of renewable energy facilities and is often scrutinised due to perceived conflicts with other land demands.