Europe

Climate crisis

US and EU lead global pledge to cut methane pollution at COP26

Nearly 90 countries are promising big cuts in a major greenhouse gas. The U.S. EPA is aiming new methane rules at the oil and gas sector.

By Jeff St. John . 2 November 2021
Clean industry

Green steel is picking up steam in Europe

Strong demand from automakers is driving the first wave of hydrogen-powered plants producing iron for steel production.

By Christian Roselund . 23 June 2021
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Collaborative European study offers hope for fishing, offshore wind industries

Recent research concluded that construction of 35 wind turbines in the North Sea had no impact on the area’s lobster fishing grounds.

By Lisa Prevost . 31 August 2020
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Coal makes a comeback in Europe as conventional gas dries up

Europe's declining competitiveness with U.S. industry has its leaders worried, but they admit having no hope of matching the shale revolution that is powering a revival of manufacturing across the Atlantic.

By EnergyWire . 3 April 2013
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Commentary: A new life for coal sites — lessons from Europe

Coal plants have fallen out of public favor – to put it lightly -- because of their significant contributions to climate change and public health problems. But there is no denying their contributions to urban development and industrial history in the U.S. and Europe.

By Kari Lydersen . 18 October 2012
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In Europe as in the Midwest, renewable revolutions depend on a better grid

As European countries aggressively ramp up renewable energy, they face a constraint that is familiar in the Midwest: The need to expand and overhaul the electric grid.

By Kari Lydersen . 10 October 2012
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'Stifling' cars in Europe

A look at how European cities are discouraging car traffic, and what it tells us about our own transportation system.

By Ken Paulman . 27 June 2011