Energy & Environment
DSO Entity and the EU Year of Skills Factsheet
In 2023, DSO Entity conducted an online side-campaign to the European Commission’s Year of Skills, with the objective to inform on the needs of the energy sector related to the problem of upskilling and reskilling the workforce to help achieving …
Europe on fire: Wildfire trends in the EU and how to prevent them
As climate change leads to higher average temperatures and more erratic rainfall, Europe is predicted to experience an increase in the scale and duration of its wildfires.
The energy footprint of Germany’s football league – the Bundesliga
Even though Germany’s top football league has won plaudits for its sustainability efforts, the energy crisis has shone a harsh light on the Bundesliga’s large energy footprint.
Brominated Flame Retardants protect what is essential
Today, with ever-more technological advancements and highly flammable materials like plastics surrounding us, Brominated Flame Retardants (BFRs) are needed more than ever to protect us from the risks of fire.
Climate Neutrality Roadmap 2050 for the Corrugated Cardboard Industry
The corrugated Cardboard industry aims to produce carbon neutral packaging by 2050, provided the prerequisite conditions are met, notably by the decarbonisation of the paper and energy sectors.
EU’s 3 billion trees by 2030 goal: where we stand
In May 2020, the European Commission published its biodiversity strategy, which included the aim to plant three billion new trees by 2030 to help tackle climate change and create jobs.
Decarbonisation of district heating at the centre of PGE’s energy transition
District heating has a great potential to accelerate its decarbonisation, including through exploring waste heat, but also deploying heat storage. However, taking into account the specificities of existing district heating systems, in particular in the Central and Eastern Europe, the …
How hydrogen can decarbonize the steel industry — and what it will take
Take a look at his infographic to discover the many applications of hydrogen in steelmaking and what’s needed for the industry to reach net zero emissions.
INFOGRAPHIC: After COP26, world is still on track for drastic global warming
As the dust settles on the COP26 climate summit, many are left wondering whether the fanfare of pledges made in Glasgow will make any tangible difference to global warming.
‘Metal Packaging for Sustainability: 10 Benefits of the Food Can’
When it comes to safe, sustainable and versatile packaging, it’s pretty hard to beat the food can. Read on to find out why! For more information, access our website here.
‘Metal Packaging for Sustainability: 10 Benefits of the Beverage Can’
When it comes to safe, sustainable and versatile packaging, it’s pretty hard to beat the beverage can. Read on to find out why! For more information, access our website here.
Roadmap to Climate-Neutral Aviation
Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking’s brand-new infographic outlines our roadmap to climate-neutral aviation as part of the EU’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. Discover: our ambitious environmental targets our wide ecosystem of participants our key demonstrators for greener aviation!
Mind the gap: how EU countries perform on climate
EU member states will need to step up their efforts on renewables and energy efficiency in order to meet the bloc's updated climate and energy targets for 2030.
Five years after Paris: Where does Europe stand on climate change?
Five years on from the Paris Agreement, the EU is predicted to miss the 1.5°C global warming target and the bloc's fair share of carbon emissions reduction, according to independent research.
Power Barometer 2020: high pressure to ramp up electrification
The CO2 emissions from the power sector are plummeting faster than anticipated. Renewables dominate the generation mix, while our reliance on polluting fossil-based generation continues to drop. This year’s Power Barometer, a set of key industry …
All you need to know about onshore wind
We all know about the huge expansion of offshore wind envisaged in Europe. But the EU wants onshore wind to grow even more: from 174 GW today to up to 750 GW in 2050. This is doable and will bring lots of benefits to the European economy and citizens. Find out about onshore wind’s benefits in this infographic.
National Energy & Climate Plans: 3 key elements for effective delivery
Too lazy to read 26 National Energy & Climate Plans? No problem! WindEurope has assessed them, focusing on three crucial dimensions for the expansion of wind energy: auction schedules, electrification and permitting. Amongst these, permitting remains the biggest bottleneck in many …
By the numbers: the home appliance industry in 2018-2019
A glance at the achievements completed by the home appliance sector in thriving energy efficiency, fostering connectivity and stimulating Europe's growth. From APPLiA's 4th Statistical Report, the goals of a climate-neutral Europe are one step closer.
Aluminium beverage cans show 31% average reduction in carbon footprint over 2006-2016
Higher recycling rates were a key enabling factor for the impressive 31% average reduction in carbon footprint over the 2006-2016 period, as highlighted in a new Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of aluminium beverage cans (25cl, 33cl and 50cl volumes) in …
#EurogasPoll: Home heating in Europe
Understanding how citizens see their role in the battle against climate change, what they are willing to do in this regard and how do their see their role in decarbonising the heating sector is especially important as the new EU legislative cycle begins. …
The EU needs to fully unlock the potential of natural gas to deliver its Green Deal
Nord Stream 2 will contribute to achieving the EU's ambitious, climate-friendly energy transition while safeguarding competitiveness, affordability and prosperity for European households and businesses.
A strait at boiling point
The Strait of Hormuz, the site of recent military conflicts between Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United States, sees a quarter of the world's oil consumption pass through it each year. If Persian Gulf oil exports are disrupted because of a conflict, how much will Europe be affected?
What’s football’s carbon footprint?
Transport, water and energy consumption, waste management... Sports events, like any other massive event, have an important environmental impact.
As the “green wave” hit Europe -and national football teams prepare for next year Euro 2020- we look at the carbon footprint of the king of sports: football.