In brief | 9 February '26
EMBER: The heat beneath our feet: Geothermal could replace 42% of EU coal and gas power
Ember analysis says a technological leap in deep-earth drilling is poised to transform geothermal energy from a niche “volcanic” resource into a mainstream power source.
Reuters: India will support steel exports hit by Europe's carbon tax, federal secretary says
Indian steel mills ship roughly two thirds of their total exports to Europe.
Euronews: Stellantis-backed ACC shelves plans to open battery gigafactories in Italy and Germany
Decision reflects slower-than-expected growth in EV demand, metalworkers' union says.
Reuters: RWE explores buying LNG from Abu Dhabi National Oil Company as Germany moves to diversify supply
Under framework agreement, RWE will explore possibility of purchasing up to 1 mio tons of LNG annually for Germany and other European markets.
Latest IEA report forecasts share of renewables and nuclear in world’s power mix to rise to 50% by end of decade as natural gas grows, too.
EEA: Fire and ice: how satellite data helps illustrate Europe’s changing landscape
Despite an ice-cold winter with more snow this year, climate change is having a dramatic impact on Europe’s snow cover which is in steady decline.