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Why we need to invest in electric urban transport while reconstructing Ukraine

25 October, 2022

On 10 October, Russia started multiple missile strikes on cities across Ukraine – from Kharkiv in the north-east to Lviv located close to the Polish border. Although Ukraine’s cities are still vulnerable to potential damage resulting from Russia’s aggression, there is a clear need for rebuilding critical infrastructure to allow people to move around and help those that have been displaced return home.

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Albania’s draft renewables law must support small producers and end incentives for hydropower

21 October, 2022

Albania’s new draft renewables law brings welcome changes such as a target for solar water heating but is too vague on crucial points such as sustainability, small plants, heat pumps and rooftop solar. Attracting big investors is important, but are small producers being neglected?

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100 per cent renewable electricity is a realistic and necessary target for Estonia and Europe

19 October, 2022

Estonia’s parliament adopted a new renewable electricity target of 100 per cent by 2030. This is a huge leap forward, indicating the necessity of strong political will to carry out the green transition and meet climate goals on time.

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Biodiversity on the brink: what’s holding back financing for nature?

5 October, 2022

Simply put, the significant potential of EU funding is not being used for nature, and this must change.

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It’s time for the European Commission to act and protect the Kresna Gorge biodiversity sanctuary

16 September, 2022

After years of trying to use EU funds to build a motorway through a Natura 2000 zone, Bulgaria now has a chance to spend EU money to counter the increasing traffic in Kresna Gorge and protect its biodiversity.

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