dpa-AFX/MarketScreener: RWE sticks with planned coal exit in 2030, reserve operation possibleDespite delays in the federal government's review of the coal phaseout, energy group RWE is, for now, sticking to its plan to exit lignite-fired power generation at the end of March 2030.Montel: German winter gas outlook hinges on political will – RWE CEOGermany faces the forthcoming winter with gas storage at the lowest in five years, and the market outlook will largely depend on political decisions, Krebber said.Politico: Scorching summer will cost France 10 to 15 billion euros, environment minister estimatesMinister says recent wildfires and drops in agricultural output were the biggest estimated costs.Euractiv: Drought squeezes livestock sector across the EUFarmers are scrambling to feed their herds.Bloomberg: Europe’s heat-parched land poses risks for next year’s cropsParched soil and scorching heat are threatening Europe’s fall planting season, heightening risks to global food supplies stretched by geopolitical tensions.Euronews: Romania shuts off its sole nuclear plant amid low water levels on DanubeNearly two-thirds of the Danube has seen flow rates that are the lowest in 34 years for a month of July.Guardian: Searches for UK homes with air conditioning more than doubleMost owners would consider installing aircon as heatwaves lead buyers to focus on ability to stay cool, Rightmove says.Bloomberg: Dispute over counting forest carbon roils global standard-setterScientists and industry are sparring over climate accounting rules being developed by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.Guardian: India fuels worldwide jump in planned coal productionRise in new mine proposals comes despite plateau in global demand.Bloomberg: Europe widens its lead over US, Asia in switch to cleaner jet fuelThe owner of British Airways, Aer Lingus and Iberia purchased more sustainable aviation fuel last year than all US airlines combined.
In brief | 14 August '26
dpa-AFX/MarketScreener: RWE sticks with planned coal exit in 2030, reserve operation possibleDespite delays in the federal government's review of the coal phaseout, energy group RWE is, for now, sticking to its plan to exit lignite-fired power generation at the end of March 2030.Montel: German winter gas outlook hinges on political will – RWE CEOGermany faces the forthcoming winter with gas storage at the lowest in five years, and the market outlook will largely depend on political decisions, Krebber said.Politico: Scorching summer will cost France 10 to 15 billion euros, environment minister estimatesMinister says recent wildfires and drops in agricultural output were the biggest estimated costs.Euractiv: Drought squeezes livestock sector across the EUFarmers are scrambling to feed their herds.Bloomberg: Europe’s heat-parched land poses risks for next year’s cropsParched soil and scorching heat are threatening Europe’s fall planting season, heightening risks to global food supplies stretched by geopolitical tensions.Euronews: Romania shuts off its sole nuclear plant amid low water levels on DanubeNearly two-thirds of the Danube has seen flow rates that are the lowest in 34 years for a month of July.Guardian: Searches for UK homes with air conditioning more than doubleMost owners would consider installing aircon as heatwaves lead buyers to focus on ability to stay cool, Rightmove says.Bloomberg: Dispute over counting forest carbon roils global standard-setterScientists and industry are sparring over climate accounting rules being developed by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.Guardian: India fuels worldwide jump in planned coal productionRise in new mine proposals comes despite plateau in global demand.Bloomberg: Europe widens its lead over US, Asia in switch to cleaner jet fuelThe owner of British Airways, Aer Lingus and Iberia purchased more sustainable aviation fuel last year than all US airlines combined.
Europe's record drought collapses gas reserves (5-year low) and threatens autumn crops—raising energy costs and food insecurity. Tech leaders face rising datacenter costs and governance pressure; Europe's renewable transition and climate standards reshape infrastructure ROI models.
