03/05/19
The far-right means game over for the climate. Here’s why.
At the moment, there are 175 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) who we consider to be far-right, or who represent far-right national government …
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23/04/19
Renewables rise again in Spain
On the April 5th 2019, the sun started to shine again in Spain – though the weather forecast predicted rain. The Spanish Government passed new regulat …
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05/04/19
See you in court, Shell!
Friends of the Earth has today delivered a court summons to Shell at its headquarters in the Hague, to legally compel the company to cease its destruc …
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26/03/19
#FridaysForFuture – a new generation of People Power
On Friday, March 15th, youth has written history. Inspired by 16-year-old Greta Thunberg – now nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize -, students have kick …
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21/03/19
Unleashing the power of community energy
Turning rights into reality The community energy movement has recently received an important boost. New EU legislation on renewable energy gives commu …
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21/03/19
Exxon’s climate denialism: EU lobbying could be restricted
Exxon-Mobil’s tactics of deliberately spreading false information on climate change have been exposed today in a public hearing in the European Parlia …
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