Waiving responsibility: EU-US trade truce in conflict with climate action

by Khaled DiabEU carbon market, The EU Green Deal and Climate LawPosted on Comments are Disabled

Misguided attempts by Brussels to appease the Trump administration on trade are not only futile but also run counter to the EU’s environmental responsibility and undermine the bloc’s climate action. With a view to ending the escalating tariff war, the European Union and the United States signed last week a framework agreement on trade which …

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Environment ministers weaken Emissions Trading System in a race to the bottom with European Parliament

by Khaled DiabAviation, Decarbonising European industry, EU carbon market, Shipping, The EU Green Deal and Climate LawPosted on Comments are Disabled

Rather than correct course after the European Parliament’s shocking abrogation of responsibility, EU environment ministers have lowered the ambition of the EU ETS even further. Moreover, the Environment Council has offered heavy industry billions in generous freebies while leaving households to pay the bill.