23/05/13
Shale gas: debunking economic myths
These two factsheets show that shale gas is not the economic miracle heralded by its proponents. Using figures from key industry sources and economic …
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10/05/13
2030 climate and energy policy: the time is now
Why Europe needs three ambitious and binding targets for 2030 to cut greenhouse gas emissions, save energy and develop renewable energies to avoid dan …
04/03/13
Hidden impacts: How Europe’s resource overconsumption promotes global land conflicts
Based on newly available data this report sheds lights on Europe’s role as a major user of global land resources. Europe’s high consumption levels, an …
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27/02/13
Saving energy: bringing down Europe’s energy prices for 2020 and beyond
The European Union could benefit from €200 billion net savings per year by 2020 providing it gets on track to meeting its stated 20% by 2020 energy sa …
11/02/13
Less is more: resource efficiency through waste collection, recycling and reuse
The European Union currently landfills and incinerates 60% of municipal waste. Valuable materials which could be recycled or re-used are being thrown …
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06/02/13
Keeping their head in the sands: Canada’s EU Fuel Quality Directive lobby diary
Canadian government ministers have been actively lobbying the governments of 11 EU member states, European Parliament and Commission to weaken one of …