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. […]
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The European Commission can turn the tide against coal in the Western Balkans
During today’s Western Balkans Summit taking place in Vienna, representatives of the European Commission, including Maroš Šefčovič, Federica Mogherini and Johannes Hahn will be looking for means to revive the […]
First proposals on ETS reform: ‘Lacking vision and real ambition’
CAN Europe: This ETS reform cares less about saving the climate than about protecting industry.
European Parliament in favour of ETS reform tool
Today the European Parliament adopted the Market Stability Reserve (MSR), which will temporarily remove some of the gigantic surplus of pollution permits in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme.
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 […]
Serbia’s climate action plan undermines prospects of its EU accession
Today Serbia has announced its contribution to the Paris climate agreement. The emission reduction the country is planning to achieve are far below the EU’s target. According to Climate Action […]
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 […]
G7: Recognizing need for full decarbonization, but falling short on action to achieve it
CAN Europe is asking for more ambition in the fight against climate change and a 100% renewables target by 2050.
Norway divests from coal
Joint press release GP, WWF, FIVH, urgewald, 350.org Climate expectations raised after Norwegian coal divestment “Norway’s decision to divest its sovereign wealth fund from coal adds momentum to the growing […]