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CBAM: Why the EU needs to rethink its climate policy for Ukraine

The European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is intended to boost decarbonization outside the EU, but it is unlikely to achieve its goal in Ukraine. If the EU and the new German government are serious about post-war green rebuilding, they need to do more – for example, in the form of a joint transformation fund.

By Alexandra Endres

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CBAM: ENVI confirms simplification.

The EU Parliament's Environment Committee has confirmed the simplifications to the CBAM proposed by the Commission. The entire plenary still has to vote before the trilogue begins.

By Lukas Knigge

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Séjourné: PFAS ban only in food-related products.

Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné answered questions from MEPs in the EU Parliament's Environment Committee. He also gave an insight into the EU Commission's deliberations on PFAS.

By Lukas Knigge

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US research data: Why saving stocks may only be the beginning.

US President Trump has caused great international concern with his attacks on American science. Now, scientists in Bremen are securing historical climate data from American colleagues. However, the global research database is still in acute danger.

By Tim Gabel

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ETS2: First Futures traded for EUR 73.

For the first time, emission allowances from the new EU emissions trading scheme for buildings and transport can be traded. Although the ETS2 will not start until 2027, futures have been on offer since Tuesday. But what does the current price mean?

By Lukas Knigge