Europe
EU funding advances carbon storage
National Grid analysis shows its test site can store 200 million tonnes of CO² from carbon emitters in the Humber region
Norwegians issue shipping warning as Arctic sea lanes open
Longer ice-free periods in the Arctic will lead to increased activity in the region within the next ten years and intensify ice degradation
Floating wind farms could provide EU with 40GW by 2020
European Wind Energy Association report says 145 million households could benefit from offshore electricity by 2030
EU leaders urged to adopt 100% renewable energy target
World Future Council demands Europe increase renewable energy target to 100% within the next 40 years
French town Tramayes wins Europe’s renewable energy ‘Champions League’
French town of Tramayes wins 2012 European ‘Champions League for Renewable Energies’ but competition excludes wind, marine and hydro
Arctic ice melt sets stage for severe winters in US and Europe
New research warns that Arctic ice melt from climate change could increase the risk of severe winter weather in the US and Europe.
EU “will not abandon” biofuels in face of renewed criticism
Bloc continues to see role for the technology in its fight against climate change despite claims linking it human rights abuses and concerns over food prices.
Nitrogen oxide levels over Europe drop 20%
New research has found a combination of improvement environmental policy and the economic recession caused Nitrogen oxide levels over Europe to drop 20-20% between 2005-10.