EU wants to double electricity use by 2040, but avoids binding target

The European Union has unveiled a sweeping new electrification strategy designed to reshape the continent’s energy landscape, aiming to effectively double electricity consumption by 2040. The plan, presented by EU energy chief Dan Jørgensen, marks a definitive shift in the bloc’s climate policy, moving away from a reliance on hydrocarbons toward a fully integrated, electrified […]

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Japan Sports Agency Releases New Safety Guidelines Amid Growing Calls for Legally Binding Protections Against Athlete Abuse

The Japan Sports Agency (JSA) has officially unveiled its Guidelines for Evaluating and Improving Safety Measures in Physical Activity and Sports, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s ongoing struggle to modernize its athletic culture. Released as a trial version on January 27, 2026, the document represents a structured governmental response to years of documented […]

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