Rethinking urban living

On a sustainable path

Divisions over energy efficiency in the Parliament are overstated.

MEPs split on energy targets

Divisions among MEPs reflect divisions among member states on the Commission's proposal for an energy efficiency directive

Don't forget to count the trees

Power plants burning harvested wood can pack a massive carbon footprint.

Commission: 80% emissions cut by 2050 is possible

Five decarbonisation scenarios are envisioned in Commission's energy roadmap, but all are conditional on a global climate deal.

Household fuel costs ‘could rise by 15%'

Lower fuel costs will mean a spending cut in the long run