French legislators passed legislation that is going to stop all oil and gas exploration and production on French territories by 2040 in an unprecedented move.
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Euro-Mediterranean Energy Community: Promoting Energy Cooperation Between Europe and Africa
Louis Boisgibault and Mourad Preure Climate change is a common challenge for a number of Mediterranean countries both in the north and in the south
Climate Funds Routinely Own Stock in Conventional Oil Companies
A number of the world’s biggest environment-centered funds have shares in conventional gas and oil companies mixed with their renewable tech holdings such as solar,
EU and OECD Decrease Coal Subsidies
The European Union and eight OECD countries have committed themselves to decreasing state aid for coal-fired power stations in developing countries although many of them
French Hesitation’s Over: Paris Ends Coal Subsidies for Developing Markets
Following nine months of indecisiveness and hesitation, France has finally made up its mind and ended subsidies for overseas coal-fired power stations without a carbon
Chad Plans to Sue China’s CNPC over Environmental Issues
Chad says that it will take China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to an arbitration court in Paris after their mutual talks halted over Chad’s claim
The West Must Help Africa to Transit to Low Carbon
Achim Steiner, the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), argues that Europe would benefit as much as Africa if it decides to
Re-designing the European Climate and Energy Policies post-2020
The main objective of the European climate and energy policy has been to ensure the sustainability, safety and competitiveness of energy supplies for its citizens.
Estonia’s Become the 29th Member of International Energy Agency
Estonia has officially become the 29th member of the International Energy Agency (IEA) as the country completed the final steps towards full membership, IEA Executive