Environment
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Environment AustriaRenewable Energy Gets Huge Boost in Funding
An energy package has been approved by the Austrian government, investing $277 million in the development of wind power and photovoltaic projects as part of the country’s desire for its electricity to come from renewable energy by 2030.
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Technology SwedenNew Wooden Skyscraper Will Help Fight Climate Change
The new skyscraper built in Skellefteå, Sweden, is not only made of timber but is estimated to capture millions of kilograms of carbon dioxide throughout its lifetime, making the construction a viable alternative to tackle efficiently the climate crisis.
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Environment UAEConservation Efforts Bring Big Boost to Sustainable Fisheries
Measures taken by the authorities of the United Arab Emirates’ capital Abu Dhabi to recover the fish stock have proven to be effective since the percentage of sustainably caught fish has increased considerably over the last three years.
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Environment SwitzerlandInsurance Will No Longer Renew for Big CO2 Emitters
As part of its new climate policy, a major reinsurance company based in Zurich, Switzerland has decided to no longer cover the most carbon-intensive fossil-fuel producers, thus taking concrete action to tackle the risks climate change is posing.
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Environment BelgiumCarbon Tax Will Now Be Imposed on Importing Polluting Goods
Following a meeting held in Brussels, Belgium, members of the European Union have agreed to impose a carbon dioxide emissions tariff on polluting goods imported into their territory from 2026 as part of their goal to reduce their emissions by 55% by 2030.
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Environment GermanyCountry Famous for Its Cars Is On Board to Stop Selling Fossil-Fueled Ones
Germany now backs the European Union’s plan to completely phase out the sale of combustion cars from 2035 and onwards, and the country’s powerful car industry will contribute to taking up the many challenges required to transform the automotive manufacturing sector.