In brief | 20 June '25
Carbon Pulse:
The European Commission said it intends to withdraw its proposal for a Green Claims Directive on Friday (20 June), in answer to a question by Carbon Pulse at its daily press briefing.
Council of the EU:
Denmark's gov't says it will also make sure to preserve Europe’s "leading position" on green transition, focus on 2040 climate target.
The Guardian:
False claims obstructing climate action, say researchers, amid calls for climate lies to be criminalised.
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“The same ground that powered the industrial era can help power the climate solutions we now urgently need,” analysts say.
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World Economic Forum's 2025 Energy Transition Index shows the fastest progress since pre-COVID-19.
Majority believe governments not doing enough to counter political influence of super-rich individuals and polluting industries.
European Parliament:
Parliament adopts proposals to modernise the EU’s electricity grid, enhance resilience, integrate renewables, and simplify permits to meet the EU's energy goals.