26 mai 2025
Greenhouse gas emissions in Flanders have fallen to their lowest point this century. So reports Statistics Flanders, based on figures from the Flemish Environment Agency for 2023. Emissions, still accounting for 65,4 megatons (Mton) of greenhouse gas CO2 equivalents, were notably lower than in thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a […]
22 mai 2025
Last year, 16,403 fines were issued in the Brussels region for motorists who entered the low-emission zone (LEZ) with an overly polluting car. That’s almost a halving from the record year of 2023, when 29,643 drivers were fined. Meanwhile, several citizens’ associations have started proceedings aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to […]
20 mai 2025
Since yesterday, the Volta 1, the first electric tug in Europe, has been sailing in the Antwerp port area. With the commissioning of Volta 1, the port is taking another step towards greening. In the long term, the port wants no tugboats to run on diesel fuel anymore because diesel still causes a This content […]
16 mai 2025
La planète Terre se dirige vers un réchauffement climatique supérieur à 1,5 °C. De nouveaux calculs inquiétants montrent que le rythme du réchauffement est désormais deux fois plus rapide qu'à la fin du XXe siècle. L'objectif climatique que le monde s'était fixé il y a dix ans à Paris était de limiter le réchauffement climatique à […]
15 mai 2025
Energy provider Engie started working on a second battery park in Kallo (East Flanders) this week after building one in Vilvoorde. Federal Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet (MR), Mayor of Beveren, Marc Van de Vijver (CD&V), and Engie Belgium CEO, Vincent Verbeke, gave a symbolic groundbreaking ceremThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to […]
13 mai 2025
The Danish capital, Copenhagen, wants to raise tourists’ awareness of the need to travel more sustainably. This summer, the city will again use generous incentives to encourage guests to travel and sightsee more sustainably. In response to the climate crisis and general world overtourism, last yThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a […]
8 mai 2025
Belgian railroad network manager Infrabel is conducting tests using liquid nitrogen and electricity, among other things, to control weeds in and along the tracks. It does so with its Dutch counterpart, ProRail, and the international railroad organization UIC. Both rail network managers are lookinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level […]
8 mai 2025
Global methane emissions from fossil fuels remain extremely high, while a significant portion could be avoided. Measures to tackle methane emissions are often very cost-effective and could have brought an extra 100 billion cubic meters of gas to market in 2024, the IEA’s Global Tracker shows. AThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe […]
8 mai 2025
April 2025 was the second warmest April globally, with an average ERA5 surface air temperature of 14.96°C. Last month, global temperature was 1.51°C above the estimated 1850-1900 average used to define pre-industrial levels. These are some of the conclusions the Copernicus Climate Change Service pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a […]
7 mai 2025
In April, the number of registrations of new speed pedelecs increased slightly by +0.3% to 1,150 units, and more growth is emerging thanks to additional registrations by federal civil servants and education staff. “The wider access to bicycle leasing for government staff will have an even more pThis content has been archived. Log in or […]
6 mai 2025
L'avenir de l'aviation est menacé si elle ne subit pas une transition fondamentale, selon ‘ Call Aviation to Action ’, un groupe de plus de 50 cadres du secteur aérien qui exhortent ce dernier à devenir plus durable. Cette initiative néerlandaise, qui rassemble diverses personnalités, notamment des directeurs, des pilotes et des techniciens, a publié un rapport intitulé « Call Aviation to Action » (Appel à l'action dans le secteur aérien) qui met en avant les mesures que le secteur aérien doit prendre pour devenir plus durable.
6 mai 2025
The popular self-driving shuttles at the Terhills tourist site in Dilsen-Stokkem and Maasmechelen will disappear from May 26th. The reason? The French technology supplier Easymile, responsible for vehicle production, maintenance, and safety, is stopping its shuttle projects for financial reasons. ThThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access […]
6 mai 2025
Le président de Stellantis, John Elkann, et le PDG de Renault, Luca De Meo, ont déclaré lundi dans une interview accordée au Figaro que le sort de l'industrie automobile européenne se jouait cette année. Tous deux plaident pour que l'Europe redécouvre ses origines : la voiture populaire et abordable. Ils affirment qu'un changement radical Ce contenu a […]
5 mai 2025
Le ministre flamand de l'Environnement, Jo Brouns (CD&V), introduit des règles plus strictes en matière de distance pour les grandes éoliennes. C'est ce que rapporte le journal Het Laatste Nieuws. Pour les éoliennes de plus de 200 mètres de haut, la distance par rapport à la première habitation doit désormais être au moins trois fois supérieure à la hauteur de la pointe. Ce contenu a été archivé. Connectez-vous ou […]
24 avril 2025
How can Belgium become climate-neutral by 2050 without driving industry out? Research institute VITO/EnergyVille formulated an answer: “The most expensive option is to do nothing.” Vito/EnergyVille launched a study and joined forces with several major players in the Belgian energy market: grid oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has […]
22 avril 2025
Brussels Airport will invest half a billion euros in infrastructure to accommodate the passenger growth expected in the coming years. The project involves the construction of a new intermodal hub, an expansion of the departure and arrival hall, a new hotel, a new drop-off zone, and a green boulevardThis content has been archived. Log in […]
18 avril 2025
The US government has stopped the construction of the Empire 1 wind farm on New York’s coast, even though the $5 billion project has the necessary permits. The Trump administration strongly opposes offshore wind farms. According to Donald Trump, “They are dangerous to birds and whales.” NorwegThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe […]
15 avril 2025
Globally, 2024 was the warmest year on record and the first with an average temperature exceeding 1.5°C above the pre‑industrial level. The last ten years have been the warmest ten years on record. This is stated in the Copernicus European State of the Climate Summary 2024, compiled by the EuropeThis content has been archived. Log […]
15 avril 2025
Energy company Engie has started constructing a solar park on its site in Rodenhuize, the peninsula in the port of Ghent that already houses three wind turbines and an ultra-fast charging station for EVs. Starting this summer, the installation will produce about 5.7 million kilowatt-hours of greeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe […]
15 avril 2025
The Belgian federal government gave hybrid cars more breathing space in its Easter agreement. The authorities now think that a battery electric car is not yet the right solution for everyone and are providing more room to hybrids. Organisations that promote EVs or environmental associations see the This content has been archived. Log in or […]
14 avril 2025
The member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the maritime branch of the United Nations, reached an agreement on Friday on greening shipping. The deal involves a standard to limit the use of fossil fuels and a price mechanism for companies that do not meet the imposed standardsThis content has been archived. Log in […]
13 avril 2025
Un projet de recherche européen a dévoilé un nouveau modèle de batterie qui pourrait contribuer à rendre les véhicules électriques plus durables, plus faciles à recycler et moins coûteux à réparer. Développée dans le cadre du projet Marbel financé par l'UE et soutenu par Stellantis, cette batterie a été conçue selon les principes de l'économie circulaire. Ce contenu a été archivé. Connectez-vous ou abonnez-vous à […]
10 avril 2025
L'UE dispose d'une nouvelle législation visant à réduire la pollution plastique dans l'environnement. Par exemple, les entreprises qui produisent ou transportent des granulés de plastique seront soumises à des réglementations plus strictes. Ces règles s'appliqueront à toutes les entreprises qui traitent plus de cinq tonnes de granulés de plastique par an au sein de Ce contenu a été archivé. Connectez-vous ou […]
9 avril 2025
Sortbat, a subsidiary of Bebat, a Belgian non-profit association that processes used batteries, is acquiring the Norwegian Høyenergi. Together, they want to strengthen Belgium and Norway’s position in managing large batteries, including those of electric vehicles, maritime applications, and energy This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access […]
8 avril 2025
According to the International Energy Agency’s latest report, transport in Germany is a significant obstacle to the country’s green energy transition, still accounting for 95% of all transport emissions. IEA experts identified transport as “the largest emitting sector in Germany” and thus a key areaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a […]
7 avril 2025
This year, Limburg celebrates the 30th anniversary of the cycle route network—one of the province’s main attractions. Recent research by Visit Limburg confirms that cycling in Limburg is popular not only with the Limburgers themselves but also with cyclists from far beyond the provincial borders. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to […]
3 avril 2025
Today, Hyundai Motor Company introduced the all-new Nexo fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) at its global launch event at the Seoul Mobility Show in Korea. Hyundai targets more than 700 km of range from a five-minute ‘charge’ and top-tier safety ratings thanks to the comprehensive safety features. This content has been archived. Log in or […]
2 avril 2025
Between 2019 and 2023, business flights fell by 34%. That’s according to a new report by the NGO Transport & Environment. However, 44% of the 326 companies in the Travel Smart ranking still have no target applying to business travel, putting overall progress at risk. Especially the disproportionThis content has been archived. Log in or […]
31 mars 2025
A team of researchers with the Belgian professor Sebastiaan van de Velde as the lead author, reported that certain commercial activities damage the sea floors and disrupt the ocean’s natural carbon capture capacity. They also emphasized the need better to assess this “hidden emission” of greenhouse This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe […]
25 mars 2025
Paris residents voted in a referendum on Sunday to make hundreds of streets car-free. With this measure, the left-wing city council wants to reduce car use further, improve air quality, and increase the quality of life in the French capital. However, turnout was low: barely 4% of the 1.4 millionThis content has been archived. Log […]
25 mars 2025
On May 27th, Hasselt University will award an honorary doctorate to Hugo Bollen, the inventor of the walking and cycling node network. Hugo Bollen, a former engineer at the Kempen Coal Mines (Kempische Steenkoolmijnen), came up with the now widespread cycling and walking junction network years ago. This content has been archived. Log in or […]
24 mars 2025
According to the Progress Report on the Programmatic Approach to Nitrogen, nitrogen oxide emissions in Flanders have fallen by 35 percent between 2015 and 2022, and ammonia emissions have fallen by 9 percent in those seven years. Environment Minister Jo Brouns presented the report on Friday, March 2This content has been archived. Log in or […]
24 mars 2025
The Brussels Parliament has approved the proposal for an ordinance clarifying specific provisions postponing the tightening of the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) until January 1, 2027. The vote was 67 to 14, with the Greens and DéFI voting against and Benjamin Dalle (CD&V) abstaining. Whether this This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe […]
21 mars 2025
The European Union and Belgium have made a clear commitment to climate neutrality to achieve the objectives of the Paris Climate Agreement. However, achieving this objective will require significant investments, leading to a profound transformation of our society. According to a new report from tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a […]
21 mars 2025
North Sea Port, the cross-border port area between Vlissingen (the Netherlands) and Ghent (Belgium), has installed a new jetty with shore power. Ships arriving in Ghent must now dock here. With this investment, North Sea Port strengthens its position as a European sustainable port. The sustainablThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to […]
20 mars 2025
Quatre scientifiques de la KU Leuven, de l'université de Gand et de Transport and Mobility Leuven ont conclu qu'il n'était pas judicieux de choisir le train plutôt que l'avion pour les trajets au sein de l'Union européenne afin de réduire les émissions de CO2. En raison des plafonds d'émission européens, quelqu'un d'autre émettra le CO2 économisé. Ce contenu a […]
17 mars 2025
A recent report indicates that London’s air quality has significantly improved since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone, an area where polluting vehicles are banned or must pay a congestion charge to enter. Annual roadside NO2 concentrations across the capital have been nearly halvedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a […]
14 mars 2025
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a dramatic rollback of vehicle emissions regulations. The changes, led by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin under the Trump administration, will relax emissions targets for cars, trucks, and power plants. Critics say it marks a fundamental shiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level […]
13 mars 2025
Selon les communications de Wanfeng aux investisseurs, la société chinoise Wanfeng souhaite acquérir Volocopter, le fabricant allemand de taxis volants à décollage vertical. Volocopter a entamé une procédure de faillite à la fin de l'année dernière et espérait redémarrer avec de nouveaux investisseurs. Wanfeng souhaite acquérir le contenu a été archivé. Connectez-vous ou abonnez-vous à un […]
10 mars 2025
The Belgian Federal Public Service for Economy has won a legal battle against the German transport company Flixbus. As part of a European investigation, the economic inspectorate discovered that Flixbus was guilty of various forms of greenwashing on its Belgian website. This is the first time in BeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe […]
7 mars 2025
The Norwegian Transport Ministry is planning to ask the Norwegian Public Roads Administration to prepare legislation to allow municipalities to establish zero-emission zones (ZEZ). It will give the latter the possibility to reduce emissions and push for cleaner transport. The Administration will This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that […]
6 mars 2025
European fast-charging specialist Electra has opened its first operational station in Capellen, Luxembourg, a well-known ‘tank’ stop for Belgian and Dutch drivers heading south on holiday. The company is active in nine European countries—Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany, SpainThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to […]
5 mars 2025
Last year, fewer bicycles were sold in the Netherlands than in the past ten years. The bicycle market grew steadily between 2016 and 2020, but sales have declined since the peak in the latter year. This is evident from figures from trade organizations Bovag and RAI Association. Sales peaked in 2This content has been archived. Log […]
5 mars 2025
Flemish public transport company De Lijn paid more than 70,000 euros in fines last year for violations of low-emission zones (LEZ), a multiple of the 2,350 euros from 2023. A total of 384 fines were involved. Especially Antwerp and Ghent, together with Brussels, the only three active LEZ in Belgium,This content has been archived. Log […]
4 mars 2025
According to the NGO Transport and Environment, almost one in two new buses (49%) sold in Europe in 2024 had zero emissions—electric or hydrogen—exceeding the objectives set by the European Union on CO2 standards for buses and making city buses one of the early success stories of the European GrThis content has been archived. Log […]
4 mars 2025
According to EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Brussels could weaken the CO2 target for car manufacturers in 2025. It is also holding out the prospect of a new battery subsidy. She explained that she wanted manufacturers to achieve the CO2 target over the next three years instead of thisThis content has been archived. […]
mars 03, 2025
More than 500 doctors have called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to uphold the planned 2035 phase-out of combustion engines, warning of serious health risks if the policy is weakened. The doctors criticized efforts to soften carbon dioxide (CO2) emission limits, arguing that dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe […]
28 février 2025
For years, the Brussels Capital Region has been demanding compliance with Brussels noise standards to limit noise pollution at Brussels Airport. The French-speaking court of first instance in Brussels has once again condemned the Belgian state for the excessive nuisance caused by night flights over This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to […]
27 février 2025
The European Commission proposed a significant action plan on Wednesday to accelerate the decarbonization of European industry. The Commission believes that EU countries must act now. The climate crisis, weak economic growth, declining business competitiveness, and significant geopolitical tensiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived […]
26 février 2025
The European Commission proposes banning polluting and harmful heating systems, such as wood-burning stoves, by 2027. Still, the proposal is encountering resistance in countries like Germany and the Czech Republic. A draft law was due to be presented in Brussels on February 12th. The law would imThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe […]
25 février 2025
According to the latest evaluation report from the Flemish Energy and Climate Agency (Vlaams Energie- en KlimaatAgentschap, VEKA), the climate measures of the Flemish coalition agreement are insufficient to achieve the Flemish emission reduction target by 2030. With the new measures, Flanders is This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level […]
21 février 2025
Fastned, the European fast-charging company, has completed its most successful bond issue. With over €36.5 million raised in the company’s first tranche of 2025, Fastned raised the most significant amount ever in a single bond issue. More than €20 million of this latest issue resulted from neThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe […]
20 février 2025
Flanders has distributed 18,543 premiums for electric cars, totaling 72.8 million euros. Most premiums were paid to private individuals—14,637 for new vehicles (under €40,000) and 3,141 for second-hand ones. In addition, 523 premiums went to non-profit organizations and foundations and 242 to caThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that […]
17 février 2025
After fifty years of power production, the Doel 1 nuclear reactor was shut down on Friday evening. After Doel 3 in 2022 and Tihange 2 in 2023, the third Belgian nuclear reactor has also been switched off. Doel 2 will follow on November 30th. Operator Engie reported the final shutdown. The reactoThis content has been archived. […]
février 14, 2025
The sustainability of the European electricity market is going well. Last year, solar panels supplied more power than coal-fired power stations in the European Union for the first time, and gas declined for the fifth year in a row. Solar power grew strongly, by 21.7 percent to 304 TWh. On the otThis content has been archived. […]
février 13, 2025
A University of Cambridge scientists team, led by professor Erwin Reisner, has created a solar-powered flow reactor that can capture C02 from the air at night and convert it into fuels like diesel, methanol, or ammonia during the day with the help of the sun. If scaled up, it would theoretically This content has been […]
12 février 2025
Last year, travelers offset their air travel emissions by purchasing approximately 28,000 tons of CO2 equivalents (CO2e) through the Brussels-based climate consultancy agency Greentripper. The organization uses ‘CO2 equivalent’ because this takes into account all greenhouse gases, not just CO2. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to […]
7 février 2025
It has been proven again: Limburg is the cycling paradise par excellence. In 2024, more than four million cyclists – 4,059,224 to be precise – were counted on the bicycle highways—a slight increase compared to the year before despite an extremely wet summer. An average of almost 11,300 cyThis content has been archived. Log in […]
4 février 2025
From March 3rd, a lane on the Paris ‘périphérique’ will be reserved for carpool cars, security services, and public transport. Only cars with at least two occupants, public transport vehicles (buses and taxis), emergency services, and persons with reduced mobility are allowed to drive in the left This content has been archived. Log in or […]
4 février 2025
Norway has set another benchmark in electric vehicle adoption, with 8,954 of the 9,343 new passenger cars registered in January being fully electric. This translates to a market share of 95.8%, a new record. Norway remains on track to meeting its goal of EV-only sales by the end of the year, though This content has […]
