Open letter to German Chancellor Merkel calls for end to Hambach forest clearing
October 5, 2018 1:00 pmEurope Beyond Coal and almost 100 organisations have signed a letter calling on German chancellor Merkel to declare a moratorium […]
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Coal plant retirements gain pace in Europe
March 23, 2018 7:41 amCoal plant closure momentum is growing in Europe this month, with four German plants retiring or announcing retirement in March, and Ireland committing to a total coal phase out by 2025.
NGOs Call on Rotterdam Harbour to End Coal Shipments
February 19, 2018 9:46 amEurope Beyond Coal groups and other NGOs have called on the Mayor of Rotterdam, Mr Ahmed Aboutaleb; the CEO of Rotterdam Port, Mr Allard Castelein; and the Rotterdam City Council, to phase-out coal transshipments.
Estonia makes surprise push for coal subsidies
December 5, 2017 7:00 amThe Estonian EU Presidency is suggesting to allow massive coal subsidies in the new EU power market rules. It has proposed changes eliminating the carbon intensity threshold for existing coal plants - allowing them to use public money to stay open longer and even extend their lifetimes.
Civil Society Joins Forces to Push Europe Beyond Coal
October 30, 2017 5:57 pmTo combat the worsening impacts of climate change and air pollution, civil society groups across 28 nations are today launching Europe Beyond Coal.