In brief | 10 February ‘26

PV Magazine: Solar, wind PPA prices continue to fall in Europe

The European solar PPA market keep seeing contract prices decreasing, according to a new report from LevelTen Energy.

Bloomberg: More than 150 countries agree that focus on GDP harms nature

Global businesses are undermining the environment even though they rely on nature for key raw materials and critical services such as pollination and water filtration, according to a major report endorsed by more than 150 countries.

Bloomberg: Climate risk threatens credit ratings for dozens of countries

Small countries prone to extreme weather may face the highest sovereign risks from climate change in coming years, according to new research.

EEA: Rail offers a major opportunity for Europe to cut transport emissions, as road transport still dominates

Making cleaner transport modes more accessible and attractive for both passengers and freight is essential to reducing emissions, improving air quality and lowering noise pollution across Europe.

PIK: Climate change drives a decline in global grazing systems

Depending on the scenario analysed, 36-50 percent of the land with suitable climatic conditions for grazing today will experience a loss of viability by 2100. 

Strategic Perspectives: Endgame for gas dependence: electrification and regional partnerships

Large-scale electrification can cut EU gas imports to a residual level by 2040, leaving the Union reliant on just two reliable suppliers: Norway and the United Kingdom, writes think tank.