The move to raise tariffs comes as lower-cost EVs are undercutting European car makers, such as Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz.
Poo power: Wizz Air to use bio-fuel made from human waste
Budget airline Wizz Air has ordered up to 525,000 tonnes of waste-based fuel which it plans to use over the next 15 years.
Lawmakers vote for EU methane regulation to combat energy emissions
A new law limiting methane emissions on Europe’s oil and gas imports from 2030 has been adopted by EU lawmakers.
EU food and textile waste reforms welcomed but targets ‘fall short’
Campaigners have welcomed the European Parliament’s backing of food and textile waste reforms but say the targets are ‘too vague’.
EU to ban single-use plastic by 2030 in push to combat mounting waste
EU negotiators agreed to ban single-use plastic packaging from 2030, as the bloc aims to combat mounting waste and promote a greener agenda.
Zalando removes ‘misleading’ sustainability icons following EU action
Online fashion retailer Zalando is removing “misleading” sustainability flags and icons displayed next to products on its platform following EU action.
EU gives final green light on greenwashing crackdown law
The EU has given its final green light on a law that will ban carbon neutral claims, aiming to protect consumers against greenwashing.
Some three quarters of UK manufacturers back carbon border tax
New polling data ahead of the autumn statement reveals that the majority of UK manufacturers support an EU style carbon border tax (CBAM).
EU updates Euro 7 rules but campaigners argue it’s not strong enough
The European Union has voted to amend the Euro 7 car pollution rules but campaigners argue its not strong enough to address health concerns.
