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Europe must green aged power grid to meet climate goals
Without significant upgrades to its electricity grids, the European Union’s climate ambitions will remain out of reach. While policymakers have signalled that they recognize the problem, far more must be done to drive sustained investment, streamline permitting and other processes and leverage innovation
Emily Nixon
3 May 2025
For Europe, this is a pivotal moment in the fight against climate change. With extreme weather events becoming more frequent as temperatures continue to rise, the need to act is undeniable. Last year was the hottest on record, and the first in which global warming exceeded ( temporarily ) the 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold established by the Paris climate agreement.
