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01/06/21

Oil shale plant halted in Estonia after youth activists’ court case

Construction of a dirty oil shale plant has been halted a court case brought by Estonian youth climate activists.

Estonian climate activists outside an oil shale plant

26/05/21

Historic victory: judge forces Shell to drastically reduce CO2 emissions

Friends of the Earth wins climate case against Shell For the first time in history, a judge has held a corporation liable for causing dangerous climat …

04/05/21

EU’s industrial alliances are a new corporate capture

New EU industrial alliances – led by big businesses and backed by the Commission – are set to be announced – but our new analysis finds they are a ‘ne …

14/04/21

Gas lobbyists set to keep firm grip on EU energy

Gas industry lobbyists are expected to retain a stranglehold on Europe’s energy future, a new analysis of European Commission policy proposals reveals …

08/02/21

13 years is too long for victims of Shell’s oil spills to wait for justice

Justice has prevailed for the victims of Shell’s oil pollution in Nigeria. But no-one should have to wait 13 years for justice. Better laws are needed …

Reflection in oil polluted river, Nigeria

04/02/21

Coal company sues Netherlands for €1.4 billion for coal phase out

German energy company RWE is today sparking outrage, after claiming €1.4 billion euros in compensation from the Netherlands for banning the use of coa …

RWE's Eemshaven coal plant in the Netherlands, smoking
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