In brief | 13 February '25

Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) - Little potential for "climate plantations" within planetary boundaries

Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) is being discussed as a way to remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.

Euractiv: Financing the EU’s energy transition and competitiveness drive, can the two strategies co-exist?

Normandy isn’t Texas, and Europe can’t ‘drill baby drill’, but stronger technological leadership can accelerate Europe’s green game.

Politico: Germany’s disappearing green agenda

The country once seen as a climate trailblazer is in danger of becoming a laggard, as the party almost certain to lead the next government is on a mission to dilute environmental targets.

Energy Intelligence: German Elections Bound to Tilt Transition Right

Germany's upcoming elections on Feb. 23 are likely to tilt climate and energy transition policy somewhat to the right.

Freshfields: German Election - The future of Germany’s energy policy

Next government faces significant hurdles in shaping energy policy, writes law firm Freshfields.

Financial Times: EU weighs temporary gas price cap to counter diverging costs with US

Proposal draws backlash from industry, warning it could damage "trust".