⛴🌬New EU Project to Cut Emissions & Costs Through Wind Propulsion in Shipping
Advanced Wind Energy System Optimisation & Monitoring for Efficiency - is a Horizon Europe project that delivers validated tools, standardised methodologies and real-world performance data to reduce uncertainty around wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS). This enables shipowners and regulators to make informed decisions, lowering investment risk and accelerating the adoption of cost-effective emission reduction solutions in shipping.
Led by Kongsberg Maritime and supported by 14 European partners, the Horizon Europe-funded project brings together industry, clusters and research institutions to support the transition to low- and zero-emission shipping. AWESOME tackles technical, operational and regulatory barriers that still limit wider deployment of wind propulsion.
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Advanced Wind Energy System Optimisation & Monitoring for Efficiency - is a Horizon Europe project that delivers validated tools, standardised methodologies and real-world performance data to reduce uncertainty around wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS). This enables shipowners and regulators to make informed decisions, lowering investment risk and accelerating the adoption of cost-effective emission reduction solutions in shipping.
Led by Kongsberg Maritime and supported by 14 European partners, the Horizon Europe-funded project brings together industry, clusters and research institutions to support the transition to low- and zero-emission shipping. AWESOME tackles technical, operational and regulatory barriers that still limit wider deployment of wind propulsion.
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🇪🇺EU countries side with oil lobby, US to delay new methane emissions rules
Critics say infrastructure is not ready, energy imports are at risk Intensive lobbying efforts by the oil and gas industry and the US government are now aimed at forcing the European Union to delay the implementation of rules to reduce methane emissions. Despite the fact that it is one of the most effective gases for global warming, at least 12 EU countries have already sided with corporations.
According to Politico, in the government letter, the countries repeat almost verbatim the arguments of the extractive companies and the Donald Trump administration. The main argument is the manipulation of fear due to the threat to energy supplies.
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Critics say infrastructure is not ready, energy imports are at risk Intensive lobbying efforts by the oil and gas industry and the US government are now aimed at forcing the European Union to delay the implementation of rules to reduce methane emissions. Despite the fact that it is one of the most effective gases for global warming, at least 12 EU countries have already sided with corporations.
According to Politico, in the government letter, the countries repeat almost verbatim the arguments of the extractive companies and the Donald Trump administration. The main argument is the manipulation of fear due to the threat to energy supplies.
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🛢🌊Russian Oil Tankers Continue to Dump Oil in European Waters
Experts from European environmental organizations are sounding the alarm about the activities of the Russian shadow fleet. They say that the danger from the passage of Russian ships is growing
According to them, tankers continue to dump oil off the coast of Europe. Investigators have recorded at least five cases of illegal discharges.
Experts emphasize: old and worn-out tankers of the "shadow fleet" are dangerous not only because of fuel leaks. Their owners hide real information, and the ships themselves often do not have insurance. This makes it almost impossible to bring them to justice and poses a threat of huge costs for European countries.
Environmentalists are demanding a tougher crackdown on Russian tankers, including banning them from passing through European territorial waters and entering European ports. Experts also stress the need for immediate arrests of vessels in case of sanctions violations
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Experts from European environmental organizations are sounding the alarm about the activities of the Russian shadow fleet. They say that the danger from the passage of Russian ships is growing
According to them, tankers continue to dump oil off the coast of Europe. Investigators have recorded at least five cases of illegal discharges.
Experts emphasize: old and worn-out tankers of the "shadow fleet" are dangerous not only because of fuel leaks. Their owners hide real information, and the ships themselves often do not have insurance. This makes it almost impossible to bring them to justice and poses a threat of huge costs for European countries.
Environmentalists are demanding a tougher crackdown on Russian tankers, including banning them from passing through European territorial waters and entering European ports. Experts also stress the need for immediate arrests of vessels in case of sanctions violations
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❗️Risk of accident
A Russian sanctioned tanker ARCTIC VOSTOK, IMO 9216298, is sailing in the Atlantic Ocean. The ship is very old (2002) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of a natural gas leak.
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A Russian sanctioned tanker ARCTIC VOSTOK, IMO 9216298, is sailing in the Atlantic Ocean. The ship is very old (2002) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of a natural gas leak.
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🌞Dangerous for work: the infernal heat in Europe reduces labor productivity
An increase in periods of extreme heat threatens labor productivity in Europe, and therefore the entire economy. Experts worry that if states don't adapt jobs and infrastructure in general, it could significantly slow economic growth.
According to experts' calculations, only four days of hellish heat can reduce quarterly labor productivity in Western Europe by 2%.
Construction and agriculture are the most vulnerable to heat. There, researchers from the International Labor Office predict the maximum loss of working hours by 2030.
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An increase in periods of extreme heat threatens labor productivity in Europe, and therefore the entire economy. Experts worry that if states don't adapt jobs and infrastructure in general, it could significantly slow economic growth.
According to experts' calculations, only four days of hellish heat can reduce quarterly labor productivity in Western Europe by 2%.
Construction and agriculture are the most vulnerable to heat. There, researchers from the International Labor Office predict the maximum loss of working hours by 2030.
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💣🚢Environmentalists sound the alarm about new initiatives of the Russian shadow fleet
A number of European environmental organizations are concerned about the latest initiatives of Russian politicians regarding the activities of the shadow fleet.
For example, the former head of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin proposed placing explosives on Russian civilian ships. He noted that this would allow such ships to be destroyed in the event of their capture.
Each explosion of a tanker will lead to an oil leak and colossal pollution of the marine environment. As a result of the poisoning of the waters, thousands of residents of coastal countries and hundreds of thousands of animals could die.
Environmentalists are demanding a stronger fight against the Russian shadow fleet, in particular, increasing the number of inspections of tankers carrying oil and liquefied natural gas from Russian ports for possible explosives. Researchers also suggest strengthening the responsibility of such ships.
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A number of European environmental organizations are concerned about the latest initiatives of Russian politicians regarding the activities of the shadow fleet.
For example, the former head of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin proposed placing explosives on Russian civilian ships. He noted that this would allow such ships to be destroyed in the event of their capture.
Each explosion of a tanker will lead to an oil leak and colossal pollution of the marine environment. As a result of the poisoning of the waters, thousands of residents of coastal countries and hundreds of thousands of animals could die.
Environmentalists are demanding a stronger fight against the Russian shadow fleet, in particular, increasing the number of inspections of tankers carrying oil and liquefied natural gas from Russian ports for possible explosives. Researchers also suggest strengthening the responsibility of such ships.
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🌬⚡️Canada Qualifies First Companies to Bid for Offshore Wind Energy Licenses
Canada and the province of Nova Scotia took a key step forward in their ambitions to develop offshore wind energy by designating the firms prequalified to enter the bidding. Government officials highlighted a strong field of international participants, saying it further confirms the opportunities to become a world-class site for offshore wind energy.
The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator (CNSOER), an independent joint agency created by the government of Canada and Nova Scotia, conducted the pre-qualification. It established criteria for the financial status of the bidder as well as technical, legal, and social elements that were considered during the review process.
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Canada and the province of Nova Scotia took a key step forward in their ambitions to develop offshore wind energy by designating the firms prequalified to enter the bidding. Government officials highlighted a strong field of international participants, saying it further confirms the opportunities to become a world-class site for offshore wind energy.
The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator (CNSOER), an independent joint agency created by the government of Canada and Nova Scotia, conducted the pre-qualification. It established criteria for the financial status of the bidder as well as technical, legal, and social elements that were considered during the review process.
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❗️Oil Spill Threat
A sanctioned tanker VIREL, IMO 9299874, Cameroonian flagged, is sailing north off the west coast of Africa. The vessel is very old (2005) and uninsured. There is a risk of an oil spill.
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A sanctioned tanker VIREL, IMO 9299874, Cameroonian flagged, is sailing north off the west coast of Africa. The vessel is very old (2005) and uninsured. There is a risk of an oil spill.
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⛴British environmentalists demand a halt to the movement of Russian tankers
Representatives of British environmental organizations are sounding the alarm. The Russian "shadow fleet" of oil tankers, which is trying to circumvent Western sanctions, threatens the environment in the waters of the United Kingdom. According to researchers and monitoring services, a significant number of oil vessels passing through the territorial waters of the United Kingdom are over 25 years old.
Their structural damage could lead to a leak of tens of thousands of tons of oil. This threatens a huge number of victims and billions in damage. According to researchers, virtually the entire coast of the United Kingdom will be at risk.
Environmentalists are demanding a stronger fight against the shadow fleet, in particular a complete ban on the passage of tankers older than 15 years in British territorial waters and the English Channel, as well as increased control over the movement of oil vessels.
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Representatives of British environmental organizations are sounding the alarm. The Russian "shadow fleet" of oil tankers, which is trying to circumvent Western sanctions, threatens the environment in the waters of the United Kingdom. According to researchers and monitoring services, a significant number of oil vessels passing through the territorial waters of the United Kingdom are over 25 years old.
Their structural damage could lead to a leak of tens of thousands of tons of oil. This threatens a huge number of victims and billions in damage. According to researchers, virtually the entire coast of the United Kingdom will be at risk.
Environmentalists are demanding a stronger fight against the shadow fleet, in particular a complete ban on the passage of tankers older than 15 years in British territorial waters and the English Channel, as well as increased control over the movement of oil vessels.
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🔥More effective than traditional methods. Scientists believe that fire tornadoes can help clean up oil spills
Scientists have tested the use of fire tornadoes to eliminate oil spills and concluded that this method can be more effective than traditional oil burning.
Oil spills remain one of the biggest threats to marine ecosystems. One way to combat them is to burn oil directly on the surface of the water. However, this method is accompanied by thick black smoke, toxic soot and residues of unburned oil.
Researchers have proposed an alternative - the use of fire tornadoes. Unlike conventional burning, the flame in this case rises upwards, forming a vortex. It draws in more oxygen, due to which the fire becomes hotter and more efficiently burns the oil before it gets into bottom sediments or harms marine habitats.
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Scientists have tested the use of fire tornadoes to eliminate oil spills and concluded that this method can be more effective than traditional oil burning.
Oil spills remain one of the biggest threats to marine ecosystems. One way to combat them is to burn oil directly on the surface of the water. However, this method is accompanied by thick black smoke, toxic soot and residues of unburned oil.
Researchers have proposed an alternative - the use of fire tornadoes. Unlike conventional burning, the flame in this case rises upwards, forming a vortex. It draws in more oxygen, due to which the fire becomes hotter and more efficiently burns the oil before it gets into bottom sediments or harms marine habitats.
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❗️Risk of accident
The Russian sanctioned tanker LIGOVSKY PROSPECT, IMO 9256066, is heading towards Gibraltar. The ship is very old (2003) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of an oil spill.
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The Russian sanctioned tanker LIGOVSKY PROSPECT, IMO 9256066, is heading towards Gibraltar. The ship is very old (2003) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of an oil spill.
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🚢❌🥷Greenpeace activists boycott Russian shadow fleet tanker
In the Baltic Sea, Greenpeace activists, along with politicians from Germany, Denmark and Sweden, and journalists, set off on inflatable boats from the German island of Fermanagh to meet the Kira K tanker to boycott the vessel.
The protesters swam up to the tanker in boats and unfurled banners. They planned to block the tanker’s movement.
The activists said they had witnessed Russia using its navy to protect the shadow fleet’s tankers. They said the Baltic states should be more proactive in inspecting such vessels to limit Russia’s oil export revenues and reduce the risk of environmental disasters from potential oil spills.
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In the Baltic Sea, Greenpeace activists, along with politicians from Germany, Denmark and Sweden, and journalists, set off on inflatable boats from the German island of Fermanagh to meet the Kira K tanker to boycott the vessel.
The protesters swam up to the tanker in boats and unfurled banners. They planned to block the tanker’s movement.
The activists said they had witnessed Russia using its navy to protect the shadow fleet’s tankers. They said the Baltic states should be more proactive in inspecting such vessels to limit Russia’s oil export revenues and reduce the risk of environmental disasters from potential oil spills.
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🇪🇺⚡️Renewables to be EU’s main source of electricity in 2025 – Eurostat
Coal supply hits lowest level since 1990 Despite falling coal and oil supplies, renewable electricity supply continued to grow in 2025. At the same time, the share of gas in electricity supply also increased, according to new Eurostat data.
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Coal supply hits lowest level since 1990 Despite falling coal and oil supplies, renewable electricity supply continued to grow in 2025. At the same time, the share of gas in electricity supply also increased, according to new Eurostat data.
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❗️Risk of accident
A Russian sanctioned tanker ODIN, IMO 9151890, is drifting off the coast of Morocco. The ship is very old (1998) and is operating without insurance. There is a risk of oil spills.
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A Russian sanctioned tanker ODIN, IMO 9151890, is drifting off the coast of Morocco. The ship is very old (1998) and is operating without insurance. There is a risk of oil spills.
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⛴❌German environmentalists oppose tankers passing through German waters
Representatives of German environmental organizations express concern about the movement of tankers of the Russian shadow fleet in German waters. According to the results of the study, tankers have increasingly begun to choose new routes that pass in close proximity to the German coast and the popular resort island of Rügen. This threatens with massive oil spills, which could lead to the death of thousands of people and the destruction of a unique natural ecosystem.
According to accurate calculations by researchers, from the beginning of March to mid-June of this year, 136 tankers of the "shadow fleet" have already used this dangerous route, while during the same period last year, not a single such case was recorded in this water area.
Experts call for the closure of the passage of tankers with Russian oil in German territorial waters.
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Representatives of German environmental organizations express concern about the movement of tankers of the Russian shadow fleet in German waters. According to the results of the study, tankers have increasingly begun to choose new routes that pass in close proximity to the German coast and the popular resort island of Rügen. This threatens with massive oil spills, which could lead to the death of thousands of people and the destruction of a unique natural ecosystem.
According to accurate calculations by researchers, from the beginning of March to mid-June of this year, 136 tankers of the "shadow fleet" have already used this dangerous route, while during the same period last year, not a single such case was recorded in this water area.
Experts call for the closure of the passage of tankers with Russian oil in German territorial waters.
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🌞🌊World Oceans Break Temperature Record in June — Copernicus
Scientists have reported that the world's oceans experienced their hottest June on record. During the first month of summer 2026, the sea surface warmed to an average of 20.98°C. This surpassed previous dubious records set in 2023 and 2024. This was reported by Euractiv, citing data from the European monitoring service Copernicus.
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Scientists have reported that the world's oceans experienced their hottest June on record. During the first month of summer 2026, the sea surface warmed to an average of 20.98°C. This surpassed previous dubious records set in 2023 and 2024. This was reported by Euractiv, citing data from the European monitoring service Copernicus.
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❗️Risk of accident
The sanctioned tanker GARUDA, IMO 9272931, is sailing in the Atlantic Ocean under the flag of Sierra Leone. The ship is very old (built in 2004) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of oil spillage.
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The sanctioned tanker GARUDA, IMO 9272931, is sailing in the Atlantic Ocean under the flag of Sierra Leone. The ship is very old (built in 2004) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of oil spillage.
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🚢🥷⚡️Europe's nuclear energy is under threat - Russian tankers spied on nuclear facilities
Researchers from the European Nuclear Society are sounding the alarm about the activities of Russian tankers. They were joined by experts from the International Institute for Strategic Studies, who published a report on the movement of shadow fleet tankers
According to the report, from August 2024 to February 2026, researchers recorded 144 drone incursions into the airspace of 12 NATO countries and Ireland. The Russian Federation conducted reconnaissance of European nuclear facilities using drones for 18 months. In particular, UAVs were recorded over nuclear power plants
Experts emphasize the danger of such a practice for the safety of nuclear facilities. Therefore, the authors call for an intensified fight against tankers transporting sanctioned oil, in particular by increasing the number of inspections and detentions.
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Researchers from the European Nuclear Society are sounding the alarm about the activities of Russian tankers. They were joined by experts from the International Institute for Strategic Studies, who published a report on the movement of shadow fleet tankers
According to the report, from August 2024 to February 2026, researchers recorded 144 drone incursions into the airspace of 12 NATO countries and Ireland. The Russian Federation conducted reconnaissance of European nuclear facilities using drones for 18 months. In particular, UAVs were recorded over nuclear power plants
Experts emphasize the danger of such a practice for the safety of nuclear facilities. Therefore, the authors call for an intensified fight against tankers transporting sanctioned oil, in particular by increasing the number of inspections and detentions.
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🇪🇺💶EU invests €2.5 billion of ETS revenues in energy efficiency projects in 11 countries
A wide range of initiatives, from installing energy storage systems to improving the energy efficiency of industrial processes, will be financed in 11 EU Member States. The Modernisation Fund will provide funds for the initiatives from the revenues received by the EU under the Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).
The decision by the European Commission and the European Investment Bank was announced on 2 July. The new payment brings the total amount of funding from the Modernisation Fund to €23.2 billion since January 2021.
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A wide range of initiatives, from installing energy storage systems to improving the energy efficiency of industrial processes, will be financed in 11 EU Member States. The Modernisation Fund will provide funds for the initiatives from the revenues received by the EU under the Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).
The decision by the European Commission and the European Investment Bank was announced on 2 July. The new payment brings the total amount of funding from the Modernisation Fund to €23.2 billion since January 2021.
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❗️Risk of accident
The sanctioned tanker SOUTH STAR, IMO 9263186, is sailing in the Mediterranean Sea under the flag of Cameroon. The ship is old (2004) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of oil spillage.
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The sanctioned tanker SOUTH STAR, IMO 9263186, is sailing in the Mediterranean Sea under the flag of Cameroon. The ship is old (2004) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of oil spillage.
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⚡️💨China Deploys First 16MW Floating Offshore Wind Tension-Leg Platform
China continues its developments, placing it at the forefront of the offshore wind energy sector. In the latest development, officials reported deploying the largest tension-leg floating offshore wind platform designed to hold a 16 MW turbine.
The platform was assembled at the Gaolan Port in Zhuhai, south China, and departed on June 28 for its deployment in the South China Sea. The structure stands more than 307 meters (1,007 feet) and weighs almost 8,000 tonnes. It is the largest of its kind, designed to support a single turbine. Once it is operational, it will generate around 54 million kWh annually.
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China continues its developments, placing it at the forefront of the offshore wind energy sector. In the latest development, officials reported deploying the largest tension-leg floating offshore wind platform designed to hold a 16 MW turbine.
The platform was assembled at the Gaolan Port in Zhuhai, south China, and departed on June 28 for its deployment in the South China Sea. The structure stands more than 307 meters (1,007 feet) and weighs almost 8,000 tonnes. It is the largest of its kind, designed to support a single turbine. Once it is operational, it will generate around 54 million kWh annually.
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