In brief | 17 December '24

Reuters: Europe's carmakers discount EVs, hike petrol car prices as new emissions rules loom

The European Union will drastically lower its cap on automotive carbon dioxide emissions from Jan. 1, meaning at least one-fifth of all sales by most car companies must be EVs to avoid heavy fines.

Reuters: New EU renewable energy target faces nuclear roadblock

European Union plans for a new renewable energy goal hit early resistance on Monday (16 December) from pro-nuclear governments, who indicated they would not back a goal that excludes atomic energy.

Bloomberg: Poland favours delay of new carbon market for transport and heating

The European Union should consider postponing its new carbon market for transport and heating fuels to give consumers more opportunity to invest in clean energy sources, according to Poland’s deputy climate minister, Krzysztof Bolesta.

Climate Central: Lost Winter: Above-freezing days added by climate change

On average, climate change added more winter days above freezing in European countries compared to nations in other regions.