Anastasiia Barmotina, Author at Impakter

ESG news regarding EU awarding €400m to 65 clean heat projects, Moscow warning Armenia of gas price hikes if it deserts Russian blocs, hundreds of homes without water in Kent and Sussex after South East Water outages, and Santos refocusing on key regions to cut costs amid global energy crunch.

Today’s ESG Updates EU Funds Clean Heat: The EU awarded €400 million to 65 projects to accelerate industrial heat decarbonisation...

ESG news regarding UN General Assembly backing historic climate action resolution, Italy’s slow green energy transition leaving consumers exposed to high power costs, UK reforming planning rules to fast-track 2030 zero-carbon power goal, and Australia fast-tracking biofuel mandates and funding to secure energy independence.

UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution Backing the ICJ Opinion on Climate Change

byAnastasiia Barmotina

May 21, 2026

Today’s ESG Updates UN Supports Historic Climate Action Resolution: The General Assembly backed an ICJ opinion calling for stronger global...

ESG news regarding Sizewell C nuclear plant cost outweighing household benefits for decades, Indonesia centralizing key commodity exports via sole state enterprise, Britain facing £260bn annual cost by 2050 without heavy climate resilience investment, and maintenance workers striking at Australian LNG export plants.

Benefits of Sizewell C Nuclear Plant Uncertain, Watchdog Says

byAnastasiia Barmotina

May 20, 2026

Today’s ESG Updates Sizewell C Nuclear Project Faces Long-Term Cost Concerns: UK auditors warned the £38 billion plant may not...

ESG news regarding Trump rollback of toxic pollution rules cutting EPA authority, EU considering carbon pricing for international flights to level playing field, charities demanding new Clean Air Act to ban wood burning and diesel vehicles, and Brazil delaying satellite monitoring rule for rural loans amid industry pressure.

Trump Administration Plans to Rescind Rules on Toxic Pollution

byAnastasiia Barmotina

May 13, 2026

Today’s ESG Updates Trump Weakens Toxic Gas Rules: The administration plans to roll back EPA limits on ethylene oxide emissions...

ESG news regarding Norway pausing funding to UN Environment Programme as plastic treaty faces prolonged delay, Saudi Aramco navigating Hormuz blockade with Red Sea export shift, Australian ministers demanding datacentres fully offset surging energy use, and EPA speeding up clean air permitting process for large industrial polluters.

Norway Suspends Funding to UN Environment Programme

byAnastasiia Barmotina

May 12, 2026

Today’s ESG Updates Norway Pauses UNEP Funding: Norway has halted key funding to the UN Environment Programme, increasing uncertainty around...

ESG news regarding Shell profits hitting $6.9bn amid global conflict, Japan and UAE strengthening strategic energy ties, Norway reopening North Sea gasfields to bolster European energy, and Eni unlocking key Indonesian gas discovery via Geliga-1 well.

Shell Profits Surge to $6.9 Billion Amid Global Energy Turmoil

byAnastasiia Barmotina

May 8, 2026

Today’s ESG Updates Shell Profits Surge Amid Energy Market Disruption: Higher oil prices linked to Middle East conflict helped Shell...

ESG news regarding Norway’s fish farming and its growing nutrient pollution problem, EU planning expanded free emissions permits to ease industry costs, methane emissions staying near record highs despite available solutions, and Chile landfill leading global methane emissions from human-made sites.

Norway Salmon Farming Waste Matches Sewage of Millions

byAnastasiia Barmotina

May 5, 2026

Today’s ESG Updates Norway’s Fish Farming Pollution Surges: Aquaculture releases nutrient waste equivalent to sewage from tens of millions of...

ESG news regarding Hungary facing deadline to secure frozen EU recovery funds, New South Wales reopening gas exploration amid energy and environmental debate, Albanese ruling out new gas export tax in upcoming federal budget, and Italy considering extending fuel tax cuts amid energy costs.

Péter Magyar Pushes to Unlock Hungary’s EU Funds

byAnastasiia Barmotina

April 29, 2026

Today’s ESG Updates Hungary Faces EU Fund Deadline: Hungary risks losing €10bn in EU recovery funds unless it meets 27...

ESG news regarding Saudi Arabia setting to cut Asia crude prices as war-driven premiums fade, luxury leather supply chain facing scrutiny over Paraguay deforestation links, first LNG tanker clearing Hormuz since war, and mass legal claim being filed over river Wye pollution blamed on poultry waste.

Saudi Arabia Expected to Cut June Crude Prices for Asia

byAnastasiia Barmotina

April 28, 2026

Today’s ESG Updates Saudi Arabia to Cut Asia Crude Prices: War-driven oil premiums are fading as global supply stabilizes and...

Japan Considers Storing Nuclear Waste on a Remote, Uninhabited Island

byAnastasiia Barmotina

April 23, 2026

For decades, Japan has struggled to maintain an expensive nuclear energy sector while lacking a permanent place to dispose of...

ESG news regarding China and India expanding green hydrogen production with state support, UK easing EV charging rules to boost home electrification and cut energy costs, Queensland funding renewable diesel project to strengthen fuel security, and Welsh farmers suing energy developer over pylon route and biosecurity allegations.

China and India Lead the Green Hydrogen Expansion

byAnastasiia Barmotina

April 22, 2026

Today’s ESG Updates China and India Scale Green Hydrogen: Both countries are rapidly expanding state-backed hydrogen production with major subsidies...

ESG news regarding flight costs increasing as oil disruption drives up jet fuel prices, outdated train booking system in Europe making rail travel harder, Germany pledging €700 million to Brazil for climate and sustainable mobility projects, and renewables meeting global electricity demand growth in 2025 as solar surges and fossil fuels stall.

Flight Costs Increase as Iran War Disrupts Global Oil Supplies

byAnastasiia Barmotina

April 21, 2026

Today’s ESG Updates Flight Costs Increase as Oil Disruption Raises Jet Fuel Prices: Iran war-driven supply shocks add over $100...