07 January 2022
Many European countries have already announced they will phase out coal by 2030, and many more are discussing doing so. The infographic below shows the developments on coal phase-out announcements.
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25 February 2025
Renewable Energy Benefit Sharing: a win-win for climate and communities
Renewable energy comes in all sizes and shapes, from small-scale solar panels on rooftops to massive wind farms offshore. The beauty of renewables lies in their versatility and adaptability, allowing solutions to be tailored to meet the unique needs and priorities of each community. This diversity opens the door to creating a fair, clean, and prosperous energy future. Benefit sharing mechanisms are at the heart of this transformation. They ensure that renewable energy projects don’t just “land” in communities but actively involve and benefit them. When done right—not as a greenwashing exercise but through meaningful engagement and participation—benefit sharing creates win-win outcomes for developers and communities alike while advancing climate goals.
19 March 2025
Civil society charts clear pathway to green steel ahead of eu steel and metals action plan
EU policymakers must galvanise a shift away from coal-based steelmaking to boost industrial competitiveness and guarantee a future for over two million workers, according to a research launched today and endorsed by 28 civil society organisations.(1)(2) The research titled “The State of the European Steel Transition” (This link will be live on March 19) highlights that the industry is at a crossroads but that “there is a clear pathway to green steel” and this year is critical for advancing policies to drive the EU steel industry’s transition.
10 February 2025
Citizens expose Big Tech’s toxic ‘love affair’ calling on industry to dump fossil fuels
Climate supporters held a 5×1.5m banner reading “Big Tech, time to dump fossil fuels”, and carried 1.5m diameter black heart-shaped balloons highlighting the “toxic love” connection between Big Tech and fossil energies.
10 February 2025
The growth of new data centres could put a strain on Europe’s power systems, undermining its climate ambitions, according to a new study by Beyond Fossil Fuels.[1] It reveals that data centre growth in Europe is leading to a surge in power demand, posing a serious risk of escalating greenhouse gas emissions (GHG)—either through expanded gas infrastructure or by pushing other sectors onto fossil fuels.
