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 …
Taking Shell to court: groundbreaking Dutch climate case begins
The groundbreaking Dutch climate case against Shell reaches the courtroom this December, with public hearings on 1, 3, 15 and 17 in The Hague, Netherlands. If successful, this court case would rule that Shell must reduce its CO2 emissions in line with the Paris Climate Agreement. Friends of the Earth Netherlands (Milieudefensie) director Donald Pols …
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Shell awaits judgement in historic climate case in the Hague
The business model of one of the world’s biggest oil companies, Shell, hangs in the balance tonight after court hearings draw to a close in the Hague on the compatibility of the Dutch oil giant’s business with climate goals. The judgement on Shell, one of the ten biggest climate polluters in the world(1), is now …
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Biden win offers hope: EU leaders must get to action
Joe Biden has defeated Trump in the U.S. election, offering potential hope for people and the planet. Jagoda Muni?, director of Friends of the Earth Europe, reacted with the following statement: “Biden’s narrow victory offers a glimmer of hope for people and the planet. “European leaders must go all out now to help President-elect Biden …
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