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Report puts best-case scenario peak temperature rise at 1.8°C; others suggest over 2°C

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is helping turn satellite observations into methane mitigation action in the oil and gas sector. These mitigation efforts have delivered a climate benefit comparable to removing the annual emissions of almost 24 million gasoline-powered passenger cars, according to a new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).

This study underscores the importance of strengthening data foundations and adopting consistent modelling approaches to support effective climate action in the waste sector.

ESWET welcomes a delayed and gradual integration while calling for the transition period to deliver the conditions necessary for effective decarbonisation[1].

The European Commission today tabled its revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), the cornerstone of Europe’s climate policy that is designed to make polluters pay and drive industrial decarbonisation.

ESWET, the European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology, welcomes the Electrification Action Plan adopted today as a clear acknowledgement that Europe’s path to energy independence does not run through electricity alone.

The European Commission today unveiled its Electrification Action Plan, proposing a legally binding electrification target, measures to make electricity more competitive than fossil fuels, and new tools to accelerate the shift away from fossil heating.

The French Parliament has approved legislation aimed at regulating the environmental impact of ultra-fast fashion, completing more than two years of legislative debate.

The initiative will strengthen global monitoring of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and mercury to support multilateral environmental agreements.

EU rules on the shipment of waste within and beyond EU borders, to protect the environment and public health.

More than 80 participants and speakers from municipalities, associations, and industry spent two days discussing topics related to municipal waste management and the circular economy. A large industry exhibition provided the setting for the gathering.

The EEB and DUH welcome new EU law on vehicles, but warn of critical gaps

Kanadevia Inova has been awarded a contract by Sicily Biomethan S.r.l. in connection with the development of a new Wet AD biogas plant with biomethane production in Castelvetrano, Sicily, Italy.

Several supermarket chains in Vietnam began replacing plastic packaging with banana leaves in 2019 as part of efforts to reduce plastic waste, according to reports from Vietnamese and international media.

The circular economy is ready to take on more responsibility. However, it cannot simultaneously ensure system stability, make investments, and tap into new markets if political objectives, regulatory instruments, and economic realities are at odds with one another.

France has implemented a new environmental labeling system for clothing, commonly referred to as the “EcoScore” and officially named “environmental cost” (coût environnemental), as part of national legislation aimed at measuring the impact of textile products.

Textile value chain actors call for incentives to close the textile loop and boost the demand for secondary raw materials.

On April 23, the Chamber of Deputies approved Bill No. 580/22, which provides for the imposition of fines on anyone who disposes of waste on public roads or in other unauthorized locations.

An option to prevent possible waste diversion from municipal waste incineration?

Works to fully commission the UK’s newest Waste to Energy facility have completed, allowing Kanadevia Inova to handover the plant to Indaver who will take it into its operational phase.

The European Commission’s AccelerateEU Plan was adopted today as a necessary answer to the energy price volatility stemming from the latest energy crisis and Europe’s continued exposure to fossil fuel imports.

Brazil and Germany signed further cooperation agreements on circular economy and fighting environmental crime in order to expand their existing climate dialogue.

The WtE+X Knowledge Alliance, a partnership of leading waste, energy and academic organisations – CEWEP, ESWET and WtERT – welcomes the increased focus on methane mitigation reflected in the Global Methane Status Report (GMSR) 2025.