Enel Green Power Director Salvatore Bernabei stated that Italy's path to energy independence lies in accelerating renewable energy and storage systems. He highlighted the availability of 150 GW of renewable projects ready to start, contingent on faster authorization processes and strong local partnerships.
President Erdoğan highlighted Turkey's growing role as an energy hub, emphasizing the critical importance of energy supply security for national sovereignty and security, especially following the Iran-centered crisis and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The EU's green economy is expanding, with renewables meeting nearly 50% of energy needs and waste management leading in profitability and employment. Despite political shifts, the sector shows steady growth, though some policies face challenges.
EU alignment, welfare cuts, energy independence - here is a full rundown of the government's planned new laws.
EU alignment, welfare cuts, energy independence - here is a full rundown of the government's planned new laws.
Ed Miliband has a rare chance to do for the climate what Nye Bevan did for health: create something future generations will be proud ofIt looks unlikely that Labour will emerge as the largest party at the next general election (though it’s by no means impossible). If just one term is Labour’s destiny, what legacy will it leave behind? There is already in the making one great success that can’t be reversed, the transition to homegrown clean energy. This is a true “taking back control” escape from the clutches of febrile oil and gas markets. Indeed it might become such a political success that it could rescue Labour’s electoral fortunes.Historically it may come to be recognised as equivalent to the 1948 creation of the NHS, with Ed Miliband the Nye Bevan of our day. He has fought his cause in much the same ruthless way Bevan did. He faces the same ferocious (and politically deranged) opposition from the right, who will have to eat their hats over rejecting renewables. Just as the NHS is a prime reason for pride in Britain, we can expect the same national pride in homegrown energy independence, freeing us from rollercoaster markets and mercurial foreign oil and gas dictators: Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump or ayatollahs.Guardian Newsroom: Can Labour come back from the brink?On Thursday 30 April, join Gaby Hinsliff, Zoe Williams, Polly Toynbee and Rafael Behr as they discuss how much of a threat Labour faces from the Green party and Reform UK – and whether Keir Starmer can survive as leader. Book tickets here or at guardian.livePolly Toynbee is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...
