<p>The European Union&rsquo;s draft green taxonomy of sustainable investments was released in December 2021. The document is intended to outline which types of projects and technology can be claimed as &lsquo;sustainable&rsquo; by companies, to avoid allegations of &lsquo;greenwashing&rsquo;. It can also affect which investments are eligible for certain types of EU funding. Yet the political compromises to reach agreement have led to accusations that the taxonomy unfairly penalises certain technologies. What is the significance of Green Taxonomy? Where are the areas of unclarity and controversy? How has the European Commission attempted to balance sciencerelated policy and the differing political stances of the member states, in areas such as nuclear, gas and biomass?</p>
