Euractiv<p>European <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/biosolutions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>biosolutions</span></a> can accelerate the <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/greentransition" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>greentransition</span></a>, but simplified regulation is needed [Advocacy Lab Content]: <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Biosolutions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Biosolutions</span></a> are central to Europe’s <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/greentransition" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>greentransition</span></a>, offering scalable, nature-inspired alternatives to traditional industrial methods. This Special Report takes a closer look. <a href="https://www.euractiv.com/section/eet/special_report/european-biosolutions-can-accelerate-the-green-transition-but-simplified-regulation-is-needed/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=dlvr.it" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">euractiv.com/section/eet/speci</span><span class="invisible">al_report/european-biosolutions-can-accelerate-the-green-transition-but-simplified-regulation-is-needed/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=dlvr.it</span></a></p>
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Companies keen to start deep-sea mining off Norway https://www.byteseu.com/908750/ #AnetteBrochMathisenTvedt #DeepSeaMining #ExplorationLicences #GreenEnergy #GreenMinerals #GreenTransition #IndustryPlayers #Norway #NorwegianSea #RareEarthMinerals #Seabed
If heat pumps are part of the necessary green transition, then it is pretty clear the economic model for energy needs t change to make the switch a worthwhile project for households.... certainly they may be greener, but in the UK's economy, still experiencing an ongoing cost-of-living crisis, most households cannot afford to transit to health pumps in the current market structure(s).
The Guardian · Gas boiler fittings outnumbered heat pumps by 15 to one in UK last year – report
If any part of the green transition depends on the global recycling of plastics, then we might s well give up right now.... nearly half of all plastics are dumped in landfill, while less than 10% are recycled. Around 20% or more (including some of the 'mismanaged') are incinerated, no doubt adding more pollution to our degrading atmosphere.
We need a better solution to the one we are currently practicing!
RT by @EUinCanada: A pleasure to meet #Indigenous leaders Graham Geeraert from Cheslatta Carrier Nation & @dmsbruno from Seven Generations on my first visit to B.C. & discuss our ongoing collaboration through #EU’s Low Carbon and Circular Economy Business Action project.
#InclusiveGrowth #GreenTransition
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NitterGeneviève Tuts (@EUAmbCanada)A pleasure to meet #Indigenous leaders Graham Geeraert from Cheslatta Carrier Nation & @dmsbruno from Seven Generations on my first visit to B.C. & discuss our ongoing collaboration through #EU’s Low Carbon and Circular Economy Business Action project.
#InclusiveGrowth #GreenTransition
While we are certainly seeing a shift to green energy in the UK, unfortunately because storage issues remain largely unresolved, we still contract for significant back-up capacity when normal (renewable) sources of power cannot meet peak demand.
And those 60% of those back up sources remain fossil fuel assets....
If you needed an argument why investment in network storage is required, this would be in it!
The Guardian · UK has spent £12.5bn from energy bills to fossil fuel power plants in past decade
RT by @EUinCanada: Honoured to meet Minister Adrian Dix for a first exchange on future EU-B.C. cooperation on energy and climate action.
#EnergyDialogue #GreenTransition #GreenAlliance
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NitterGeneviève Tuts (@EUAmbCanada)Honoured to meet Minister Adrian Dix for a first exchange on future EU-B.C. cooperation on energy and climate action.
#EnergyDialogue #GreenTransition #GreenAlliance
Yep, the @EUCommission *could* ban #HydroCarbon - #Imports from the #USA based on the #EnvironmentalImpact from the new #Trump "#DrillBabyDrill" #policy.
We've done it before, we can do it any time again.
Be strong or be gone. 
It would even benefit our #GreenTransition & make us more competitive in the medium term.
Come on, spitting in Trumps face AND pushing our #EnergyIndependence .. who would say no to that. 
https://www.icij.org/investigations/deforestation-inc/eu-bans-import-of-deforestation-linked-goods/
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ICIJ · EU bans import of deforestation-linked goods - ICIJThe new law requires companies to obtain "due diligence" statements before bringing products into Europe.
#CleanEnergy is key to building the EU's energy security & achieving the #GreenTransition.
We signed 2 loans totalling €700m with EDP to finance
#RenewableEnergy projects in 
the expansion of electricity distribution networks in
https://bit.ly/EDPEnergy #REPowerEU
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European Investment BankEIB and EDP sign €700 million in loans to rollout renewable energy projects and to finance power grid expansion in southern EuropeThe European Investment Bank (EIB) and EDP SA signed two loans totalling €700 million to finance the rollout of EDP Renewables’ energy projects in Portugal, Spain and Italy and the expansion and modernization of EDP´s electricity distribution networks in Spain and Portugal. EDP Renewables is a subsidiary of EDP SA
The Role of the European Algae Biomass Association: Pioneering a Sustainable Future [Promoted content] https://www.euractiv.com/section/biomass/opinion/the-role-of-the-european-algae-biomass-association-pioneering-a-sustainable-future/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #AlgaeBiomass #circulareconomy #greentransition #Promotedcontent
EURACTIV · The Role of the European Algae Biomass Association: Pioneering a Sustainable FutureThe European Algae Biomass Association (EABA) plays a pivotal role in advancing the algae sector across Europe
Embracing Citizens in Europe’s Urban Transformation: A Path to a Just and Green Transition [Promoted content] https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/opinion/embracing-citizens-in-europes-urban-transformation-a-path-to-a-just-and-green-transition/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #citizenparticipation #greentransition #promoted #sustainability
EURACTIV · Embracing Citizens in Europe's Urban Transformation: A Path to a Just and Green Transition
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There is no #transition:
Climate policies reduce annual GHG #emissions by about 1 Gt/year (0.6 to 1.8 giga-tonnes of CO₂-equivalent/year): https://www.inet.ox.ac.uk/publications/climate-policies-that-achieved-major-emission-reductions-global-evidence-from-two-decades
So, policies of climate change #mitigation achieve 2% of the requirements. Emissions continue at around 50 times more: http://data.yt/projections/2024-results.html#overview-chart
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"European banks’ sectoral policies are too weak overall, as only four restrict financing to companies developing new oil and gas fields, and only one prohibits financing to LNG export terminal developers."
#ReclaimFinance: https://reclaimfinance.org/site/en/2024/11/07/european-banks-and-transition-time-for-a-reality-check/
Reclaim Finance · European banks and transition: time for a reality check - Reclaim FinanceReclaim Finance checks whether European banks were ready to shift away from financing the expansion of oil and gas.
RT by @EUClimateAction: Inspiring discussions with the bright young minds at @UPTuks today. Engaging on #JustEnergyTransition isn't easy, but with this generation's passion, South Africa's future looks promising. 
#ForOurPlanet #GreenTransition #GreenDiplomacyWeekSA
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RT by @EUClimateAction: Productive meeting today with colleagues at @EnvironmentZA. South Africa is a crucial partner to the EU on climate action. We look forward to further engagement on the Climate Bill, #COP29, and SA's upcoming #G20 Presidency.
#ForOurPlanet #GreenTransition #GreenDiplomacyWeeksSA
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The GreenDustrial Deal: To Net-Zero Competitiveness [Promoted content] https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/opinion/the-greendustrial-deal-to-net-zero-competitiveness/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #emissionstargets #EUIndustry #greendeal #greentransition #promoted
EURACTIV · The GreenDustrial Deal: To Net-Zero Competitiveness
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@billbennett The question that nobody in the UK or Scottish govt has answered, during the hype surrounding this announcement, is why the people in Shetland, where the big wind farm is based, have really high electricity bills. Much higher than England. The Labour govt have removed extra payments to the poor elderly to help pay for winter bills.
#shetland #ScottishGreens #scottishgovernment #LabourGovernment #GreenTransition
So I know I just shared that "Weeds Are Good" piece, but there are bad sides to it too. Not all weeds should be allowed to actually thrive (in fairness she doesn't even say that), some are invasive species that should actually be kept in check or destroyed. And not everything promoted as #permaculture is actually getting us closer to our environmental goals.
https://www.resilience.org/stories/2024-07-22/5-ways-permaculture-must-change/
#GreenTransition #ClimateActivism
www.resilience.org5 Ways Permaculture Must Change - resilienceFor permaculture to meet its potential, I believe these things must change. This list isn't meant to be comprehensive. It's just five things that I tend to notice often.