The Court of Appeal in The Hague has ruled in favour of Milieudefensie / Friends of the Earth Netherlands and four Nigerians on most points in an oil pollution case that was first brought against Shell in 2008. Justice for victims of Shell pollution Shell Nigeria in particular is liable for oil pollution at three …
‘That’s the easy part’: USA rejoins Paris Agreement
President Joe Biden bringing the USA back into the Paris Agreement is the easy part. The Biden Administration can and must reverse decades of U.S. obstruction on the climate crisis and deliver a fair share of climate action
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EU Summit: new 2030 target far from climate victory
EU heads of government have this morning reached an agreement for a new 2030 EU target to cut carbon emissions by at least 55%. Colin Roche, climate justice coordinator for Friends of the Earth Europe had this to say: “EU leaders may pat themselves on the back for finally agreeing a new climate target, but …
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Commission set to prolong fossil fuel subsidies
Substantial support for fossil hydrogen will worsen global warming warns Friends of the Earth The European Commission is set to propose to continue EU support and subsidies for fossil fuel infrastructure when it unveils a new framework for future energy investment next week. Friends of the Earth Europe warns the move could undermine the clean …
Conflict of interest: fossil fuel executive advising EU on foreign policy
NGOs issue complaint to EU Commission over maladministration NGOs are accusing the European Commission of maladministration over the appointment of Ms. Nathalie Tocci, a director an Italian oil and gas major, as advisor on EU foreign policy. The conflict of interest involves Ms. Tocci’s dual role as a special advisor to EU foreign policy chief, …
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Action on energy poverty lacking
Analysis of six national plans from Central-Eastern Europe finds inaction to define or tackle the problem New analysis of national plans, policies and measures in six Central and Eastern European countries, reveals inadequate action to tackle energy poverty. The report, prepared by NGOs and researchers across Europe, finds that Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and …
