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Europe news
fromFortune
11 hours ago

Italy sets jet fuel limits at some airports on supply gap | Fortune

Several Italian airports are facing limited fuel supplies due to ongoing Middle East conflict, impacting flight operations and prioritizing certain flights.
#electric-vehicles
Cars
frominsideevs.com
18 hours ago

These 4 European EVs Could Give Tesla A Serious Run For Its Money In The States

America's electric car sales dropped 28% in Q1, while Europe saw a 30% increase in sales last year.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Why Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore AI's Growing Energy Demands

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, reshaping energy as a strategic business asset for entrepreneurs.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Why Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore AI's Growing Energy Demands

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, reshaping energy as a strategic business asset for entrepreneurs.
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago

Getting started with measuring AI's carbon footprint | Computer Weekly

AI computing power requirements are significantly higher than non-AI software, leading to increased demand for energy and cooling solutions.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Google teams up with gas plant for AI datacenter in sharp turn from climate goals

Google partners with Crusoe Energy for a natural gas power plant to supply energy for its Texas datacenter, marking a shift from its carbon-neutral goals.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

United Airlines is the second US airline to hike bag fees as fuel prices climb

United is raising first and second checked bag fees by $10 for customers traveling in the US, Mexico, and Canada and Latin America beginning with tickets purchased Friday, April 3.
Travel
Data science
fromThe Walrus
3 days ago

Data Centres Are on Track to Wreck the Planet. Can We Stop Them? | The Walrus

Hyperscaled data centers consume massive power and water, raising concerns about their environmental impact.
#sustainable-aviation-fuel
fromFortune
2 months ago
Environment

Asia is the 'next big frontier' for sustainable aviation fuel as governments push green mandates | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
Environment

Asia is the 'next big frontier' for sustainable aviation fuel as governments push green mandates | Fortune

Agriculture
fromEarth911
3 days ago

Biochar Was a Billion-Ton Dream, the Reality Is More Complicated

Biochar can store carbon and improve soil health, but recent analysis warns against overhyping its potential.
#middle-east-conflict
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Reform UK vows to scrap tax for short-haul family flights

PA Media Reform UK plans to abolish tax on short-haul flights for families if elected, saving families money on travel costs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

UK aviation regulator rejects Heathrow's plans to significantly raise landing fees

Selina Chadha, group director of consumer markets at the CAA, stated, 'Our primary duty is to protect consumers and at the heart of today's proposals is doing the right thing for passengers using Heathrow airport, while supporting sustainable growth, investment, and efficiency.'
UK news
#diesel-prices
Europe news
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

European drivers choke on rising diesel prices

Diesel prices in Europe have surged over 30% due to the Middle East war, highlighting dependence on imported energy.
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 day ago

European drivers choke on rising diesel prices

Diesel prices in Europe have surged over 30% due to the Middle East war, highlighting dependence on imported energy and inflation concerns.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
1 day ago

3 surprising (but simple) ways to save gas as fuel costs skyrocket

Gas prices are rising due to disruptions in oil supply chains, particularly from the conflict in Iran, leading to increased costs at the pump.
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

EV adoption in America: Who's winning, who's losing?

On average, fuel prices are up almost a dollar per gallon, or 25 percent, according to AAA. For a nation as addicted to the automotive as we are, that's bad news. Except, of course, for electric vehicles.
Cars
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

NPR wants your big question about reducing your climate impact and saving money

Rising utility bills and oil prices are influenced by geopolitical factors and climate change, prompting inquiries about spending decisions that can reduce emissions and save money.
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

France loosens diesel standards amid rising fuel prices

The French government has temporarily authorised the sale of diesel fuel with lower cold-weather resistance to prevent shortages amid rising prices at the pump.
France politics
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
1 week ago

'Continuity over novelty': why environmental science needs to rethink its focus

The closure of forest-service research offices threatens long-term ecological research and institutional memory in the US.
European startups
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
6 days ago

RepAir Carbon opens a Luxembourg office

RepAir Carbon's technology captures CO₂ using 70% less energy and is expanding into Europe's decarbonisation market with partnerships and a new office in Luxembourg.
#oil-prices
World news
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Airlines Are Already Preparing for an Oil Crisis

Oil prices are expected to rise significantly, impacting airlines and the global economy.
Europe news
fromCity AM
4 days ago

Europe urges fewer flights, remote working as Iran war drains oil supplies

Oil prices are rising due to the Iran war, prompting Europe to implement emergency measures to conserve energy.
World news
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Airlines Are Already Preparing for an Oil Crisis

Oil prices are expected to rise significantly, impacting airlines and the global economy.
Europe news
fromCity AM
4 days ago

Europe urges fewer flights, remote working as Iran war drains oil supplies

Oil prices are rising due to the Iran war, prompting Europe to implement emergency measures to conserve energy.
#renewable-energy
Environment
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Renewables hit 49.4% of global electricity capacity in 2025

Renewable energy reached nearly half of global electricity capacity in 2025, but commitments to renewable energy are still not on track.
Environment
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Renewables hit 49.4% of global electricity capacity in 2025

Renewable energy reached nearly half of global electricity capacity in 2025, but commitments to renewable energy are still not on track.
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 day ago

Five EU nations urge tax on energy firms' windfall profits

Spain and four EU nations propose a windfall tax on energy companies to alleviate consumer burdens from rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict.
#iea
World news
fromThe Daily Star
2 weeks ago

Work from home, avoid air travel to deal with higher energy prices, IEA says

The IEA proposed measures to alleviate oil price pressures due to the US-Israel war with Iran, including working from home and reducing travel.
World news
fromCity AM
2 weeks ago

Energy watchdog: Work from home and avoid flying, amid oil crisis

The IEA recommends working from home to reduce oil demand amid rising prices and supply issues due to the Iran conflict.
World news
fromThe Daily Star
2 weeks ago

Work from home, avoid air travel to deal with higher energy prices, IEA says

The IEA proposed measures to alleviate oil price pressures due to the US-Israel war with Iran, including working from home and reducing travel.
World news
fromCity AM
2 weeks ago

Energy watchdog: Work from home and avoid flying, amid oil crisis

The IEA recommends working from home to reduce oil demand amid rising prices and supply issues due to the Iran conflict.
fromCN Traveller
4 days ago

How the global fuel crisis is affecting travel in Asia right now

South Korea has launched a nationwide energy-saving campaign, enforcing an odd-even vehicle restriction system for public-sector cars based on licence plate numbers. Authorities urge voluntary compliance from private vehicle owners.
Alternative transportation
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

Green IT: How to Reduce the Impact of AI on the Environment

AI's energy consumption and hardware churn pose significant challenges for green IT, necessitating sustainable design and transparency in usage costs.
fromwww.kaltblut-magazine.com
3 weeks ago

The Climate Crisis

At a young age, I learned quickly how oil wealth and power could burn the land while people struggled. I saw heat rise off the streets, the Nile strained, and the air thickened with injustice. In my teenage years, through Aotearoa, being on the edge of the Pacific, I felt the ocean breathing heavy, swallowing the shores of islands that have done the least to cause this harm.
Photography
#jet-fuel-prices
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Hawaii could see electric passenger planes launch by 2027

"We're essentially nine months away from testing an electric cargo plane, and then from there, we're hopefully a year and a half away from flying passengers on the plane," Louis Saint-Cyr, the president of Surf Air Mobility, stated.
Alternative transportation
#energy-consumption
World news
fromBBC News
2 weeks ago

Drive more slowly and work from home to help ease energy crisis, IEA urges

Asian countries are implementing measures to limit energy consumption amid a significant energy security challenge.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Drive more slowly and work from home to help ease energy crisis, IEA urges

Governments are urged to implement measures to reduce energy consumption amid high prices due to the Gulf conflict.
NYC startup
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

'Flying Cars' Will Take Off in American Skies This Summer

Advanced aircraft combining helicopter and airplane capabilities will begin operating in eight US regions by June 2024 through a three-year FAA pilot program before full certification.
European startups
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Jet fuel prices and airfares are rising. Travelers are still booking flights, US airlines say

Major U.S. airlines report record ticket sales offsetting hundreds of millions in additional jet fuel costs from Middle East conflict-driven oil price increases.
#iran-war
Europe news
fromCN Traveller
4 days ago

Will flights be cancelled due to fuel shortage?

The Iran war is causing a jet fuel shortage in the UK, impacting airlines and travelers significantly.
Europe news
fromCN Traveller
4 days ago

Will flights be cancelled due to fuel shortage?

The Iran war is causing a jet fuel shortage in the UK, impacting airlines and travelers significantly.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Fossil fuel companies finally accept the climate crisis just not their role in it

Chevron and Shell, in separate cases on different continents, cited the same passage from the IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report that greenhouse gas emissions are driven by population size, economic activity, lifestyle, energy use to argue that responsibility lies with modern industrial society as a whole.
Environment
fromYahoo News
1 week ago

Radical road rule change to keep cars running amid Aussie petrol crisis: 'Can help'

"Lowering speeds does reduce fuel consumption, especially at highway speeds, because aerodynamic drag increases rapidly as speed rises. A reduction of around 10 km/h can realistically lead to fuel savings in the order of 5-10 per cent, depending on the vehicle and driving conditions."
Alternative transportation
#energy-crisis
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

In Europe, lobbyists are using soaring fuel prices to make the case for more dirty energy

Europe is better prepared for the energy crisis but faces challenges from high fuel prices and opposition to renewable energy policies.
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago
Europe news

Government may soon ask public to conserve energy in response to fuel crisis

Ireland will not implement pandemic-style travel restrictions despite the deepening energy crisis from the US-Israeli invasion of Iran.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

In Europe, lobbyists are using soaring fuel prices to make the case for more dirty energy

Europe is better prepared for the energy crisis but faces challenges from high fuel prices and opposition to renewable energy policies.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Government may soon ask public to conserve energy in response to fuel crisis

Ireland will not implement pandemic-style travel restrictions despite the deepening energy crisis from the US-Israeli invasion of Iran.
Cars
fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago

Renault aims to stop selling fuel-only cars in Europe by 2030

Renault targets 100% electrified sales in Europe by 2030 and plans to develop electric vehicles with Google using Android-based operating systems.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Can EU renewables outmuscle US oil and gas?

At a meeting at the Paris headquarters of the intergovernmental body dedicated to global energy security, Wright referred to the "destructive illusion" of the IEA's commitment to massively reducing greenhouse gas emissions sourced from fossil fuels. The US, one of 45 member and associate countries of the IEA that represent 75% of the world's energy demand, is threatening to withdraw from the body if it does not quit its energy transition goals in the next year.
Miscellaneous
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Propelling the biofuel industry forward should be the plan. Why are we so behind?

Canada's biofuel industry requires bipartisan political support, farmer engagement, and coordinated stakeholder action to realize its potential amid global market changes.
fromSun Sentinel
3 weeks ago

Tough challenges confront electric air taxi firms as they maneuver to take flight in South Florida

Archer brings this suit to protect the novel and award-winning design of its Midnight eVTOL, which was developed by Archer inventors through careful, brilliant design work, and to stop Vertical infringing its patented designs.
European startups
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Electric freight's next chapter will be won on discipline, not ambition

Electric trucks have proven capable of long-haul freight operations, shifting focus from feasibility to infrastructure, economics, and sustainable business models.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Letters: Global warming isn't a hoax; it's a scientific consensus

Scientific consensus from 97-99% of climate scientists confirms Earth is warming primarily due to human activity, not natural cycles alone.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Europe's staggering' clean power gains undermined by failure to phase out fuel-burning machines

Europe must accelerate electrification to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and manage rising energy costs amid the global oil crisis.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

France climate goals off track as emissions cuts slow again

France's greenhouse gas emissions fell 1.6% in 2025, leaving the country off track to meet 2030 and 2050 climate targets.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Trump Department Responsible for Airline Safety Using AI to Write New Regulations, So They Can Be Churned Out as Fast as Possible

"exciting new AI tools available to DOT rule writers to help us do our job better and faster."
US politics
Canada news
fromHuffPost
5 years ago

Ontario Pension Plan-Owned U.K. Airport Will Wreak Havoc On Climate, Say Villagers

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan owns the regional airport in North Somerset; proposed expansion would significantly increase flights and carbon emissions despite local and activist opposition.
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

Waste and Carbon Emissions Are Down at Heathrow Airport

Heathrow's annual sustainability report summarizing the year 2025 describes climate change as "an existential threat to aviation, to the planet and to us all personally." The report touts a few areas of interest, including adding zero-emission buses to the airport's fleet and reducing overall waste at Heathrow by 3%. The report also points to Heathrow using more sustainable jet fuel, with 3.1% of the flights taking off from the airport making use of such materials.
Europe news
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: AI is destroying our planet. We must act to check its growth and save ourselves.

AI's environmental impact is severe, with 2025 freshwater consumption exceeding global bottled water use and projected energy demands by 2034 matching India's entire consumption, requiring immediate action.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK aviation reforms could sideline public input over flight paths, campaigners warn

Communities risk losing meaningful influence over UK flight-path decisions as airspace modernisation prioritises industry efficiency and emissions over noise concerns.
Environment
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

UN approves first carbon credits under Paris Agreement

The UN's new Paris Agreement carbon market issued its first credits for a Myanmar cookstove project, applying more conservative calculations to prevent greenwashing and build market confidence.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Claims that AI can help fix climate dismissed as greenwashing

Tech companies are conflating traditional artificial intelligence with generative AI when claiming the energy-hungry technology could help avert climate breakdown, according to a report. Most claims that AI can help avert climate breakdown refer to machine learning and not the energy-hungry chatbots and image generation tools driving the sector's explosive growth of gas-guzzling datacentres, the analysis of 154 statements found.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

UN approves first carbon credits under Paris Agreement market mechanism

The UN-run market allows companies and countries to offset their excess emissions by financing projects that cut greenhouse gases in other nations. The new initiative involves a clean cooking project in Myanmar, which distributes efficient cookstoves that reduce pressure on local forests. Implemented in partnership with a South Korean company, the project will generate credits that will count towards the climate targets of South Korea and Myanmar.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ferries emit more sulphur pollution than cars' in several EU capitals

Europe's ageing fleet of nearly 2,000 ferries are a large but overlooked source of foul air in coastal cities. Emissions of sulphurous oxides toxic gases that smell like burnt matches and rotten eggs react to form tiny particles that penetrate the lungs, ride the bloodstream and damage organs throughout the body.
Europe news
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Revealed: how aviation emissions could be halved without cutting journeys

Aviation emissions could be halved without reducing passenger journeys by removing premium seats, improving load factors, and deploying the most efficient aircraft.
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

IT Sustainability Think Tank: Counting the cost of AI datacentres and their energy use | Computer Weekly

AI datacentres create concentrated, sustained high-intensity energy demand that stresses grids, communities, and sustainability commitments, requiring shared public‑private responsibility and policy planning.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Economic growth is still heating the planet. Is there any way out?

Economic growth is increasingly linked to rising emissions, prompting post-growth economists to advocate replacing GDP with wellbeing-centered measures to reduce environmental harm.
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

IT Sustainability Think Tank: The digital diet and the growing cost of AI energy use | Computer Weekly

AI expansion is straining land, water, and power grids; industry and individuals must share responsibility through a "Digital Diet" and SDG12-style responsible consumption.
Environment
fromInfoWorld
2 months ago

AI is rewriting the sustainability playbook

AI-scale cloud workloads undermine greenops, creating a carbon accounting crisis as dense, continuous AI infrastructure dramatically increases energy use and obscures emissions tracking.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Climate action continues, even without Trump DW 01/08/2026

The US plans to withdraw from 66 international organizations and treaties, including major environmental bodies, undermining global climate cooperation.
Environment
fromHuffPost
5 years ago

Ontario Pension Plan-Owned U.K. Airport Will Wreak Havoc On Climate, Say Villagers

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan ownership enabled a planned airport expansion that would add flights and parking and raise carbon emissions, triggering broad local and international climate opposition.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

U.S. carbon pollution rose in 2025. Here's why

U.S. fossil-fuel heat-trapping emissions rose 2.4% in 2025 due to cold winter heating, expanded data center and cryptocurrency electricity demand, and higher natural gas prices.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US carbon pollution rose in 2025 in reversal of previous years' reductions

U.S. greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels rose 2.4% in 2025 due to a cold winter, datacenter and cryptocurrency electricity demand, and higher gas prices.
Environment
fromNature
2 months ago

Exceeding 1.5 C requires rethinking accountability in climate policy

Global temperatures have exceeded 1.5°C, requiring rapid pursuit of net-negative emissions, expanded adaptation, loss-and-damage response, and accountability to prevent further harm.
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