Three reasons (and more) why renewable energy is the only way forward

With the Paris Climate Summit fast approaching, we hear more and more talk about an energy transition towards a 100% renewable energy future and the urgency to phase out fossil […]

Submission to consultation on a EU strategy for liquefied natural gas and gas storage

CAN Europe made a submission on the European Commission’s Consultation on a EU strategy for liquefied natural gas and gas storage.

EU: Put your weight behind renewables

Call for 100% renewables for people and climate ahead of Paris talks *** Print quality images available from 1pm at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wwf_eu/sets/72157658002361661 *** Today, outside the meeting of Europe’s Environment Ministers […]

Action: Call for 100% renewables ahead of Paris talks

Today, outside the meeting of Europe’s Environment Ministers discussing the EU’s negotiating position for global climate talks in Paris in December, climate groups staged a symbolic ‘tug-of-war’ between polluting fossil […]

Exposing the role of coal in Europe – launch of European Coal Map

Despite its claim of being a leader in the fight against climate change, the European Union still has around 280 coal power plants, operating in 22 different EU member states. […]

The Commission must give teeth to the 2030 renewable target

Binding national targets have been key to the successful development of renewable energy in the European Union so far, writes Jean-François Fauconnier.

Don’t cap renewables and efficiency

Call from renewable energy, energy efficiency and environmental associations The European Council’s guidance from last year for 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency falls far short of the […]

NGOs call for strong EU policies to beat the 2030 renewable energy target

Europe must translate renewable energy ambition into law to maintain leadership Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe, Greenpeace and WWF today called on the European Commission to propose a strong set […]

EU Energy Ministers confused about solutions to Europe’s energy dependence

EU Energy Ministers meeting in Brussels today recognised “indigenous resources” – codename for nuclear, shale gas and coal – as one of the key drivers of European energy security. According […]

CAN Europe Position on Effective governance for the EU 2030 renewable energy target

Download Effective governance for the EU 2030 renewable energy target – NGO policy recommendations

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