Two thirds of Europe’s oil refineries are ready to process ultra-high carbon tar sands, one of the most environmentally devastating fuels in production, according to this report on Europe’s refining industry. Seventy-one out of Europe’s 95 refineries are now capable of processing heavy and/or pre-processed crude from tar sands, and have been mapped for the …
Why gas stinks: and why the EU must prioritise energy and renewables
This briefing outlines the main reasons that we must prioritise efficiency and renewables over gas. To fight climate change it is vital to intensify efforts to save energy, switch to renewables and end the reign of fossil ful companies. This includes the gas lobby which is doing all it can to delay the energy transition. …
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European organisations call for EU action on VW scandal
Following the revelations and wider implications of the dieselgate emissions scandal, European organisations sent this open letter to the Presidents of the European Institutions calling for EU action to protect citizens from air pollution and the manipulative and fraudulent behaviour of carmakers. The groups, including Friends of the Earth Europe, expressed their objections to recent …
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Environmental organisations deplore ‘lost year’ for environmental protection
One year since the entry into office of the current European Commission headed by Jean-Claude Juncker, environmental groups issued this statement criticising the EU executive for a paralysis in policymaking on issues related to the environment. CEE Bankwatch Network, Climate Action Network Europe, European Environmental Bureau, Friends of the Earth Europe, Greenpeace, and the Health …
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ISDS: courting foreign investors
This analysis, by the Seattle to Brussels Network, looks at why the European Commission’s proposal for an “Investment Court System” still fails to address the key problems of foreign investors’ privileges. The analysis says the European Commission proposals for reform do not address the fundamental flaws of ISDS. Instead the suggestion to introduce an Investment …
Fracking business (as usual)
This report provides a detailed analysis of the European Commission’s regulations on how EU member states carry out shale gas exploration and production. Developed by Friends of the Earth Europe and Food & Water Europe, the report says the Commission’s Recommendation [1] is failing to protect the environment and the health of citizens. Introduced by …
