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Real energy security: break free from gas
The European Union imports almost 60% of the energy it consumes – the vast majority of those imports are fossil fuels. In particular, Europe is currently highly dependent on fossil…
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Fossil fuel dependence leaves EU wide open to extortion
As tensions mounted on the border between Ukraine and Russia, in the weeks and months before Russia’s full-scale invasion, it was clear to anyone with an eye on energy markets…
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Want to do something good for farmers? Stop the EU-Mercosur trade deal
Farmers are some of the most vocal opponents of the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, fearing the impact it would have on their livelihoods. They are right.
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Spanish flooding: denialism and misinformation can cost lives
The spread of misinformation at moments of crisis can pose serious risks to people's safety. It is important to debunk some of the false claims circulating recently in the wake of the flooding as a result of the extreme rainfall in Spain
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Farmers are right to protest — but Green Deal is wrong target
Farmers across Europe are struggling and are hitting the streets to protest. But when politicians and big agriculture lobbies blame Europe's green legislation, they are not only misleading farmers, they are risking their survival.
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COP28: the new EU climate chief faces his first major test
We're about to find out if Wopke Hoekstra is as serious about the climate as he convinced MEPs he was
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Energy is a human right and should be treated as such!
It's time to ban energy disconnections. People need more than a winter truce. Access to energy shouldn't be a battle in the first place.
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Europe must stop the green PR on forests
Europe's decision-makers seem more focused on competing for the greenest image instead of rolling up their sleeves to protect nature
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Time for healthy EU-US competition on climate
The US has passed historic, albeit imperfect, climate legislation – the Inflation Reduction Act. But how do EU officials respond? “Nobody wants a subsidy war” said Margrethe Vestager. Talk about missing the wind farm for the turbines.
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Despite record profits, fossil fuel companies will let people freeze this winter
Fossil fuel companies are making record profits while millions of Europeans face energy poverty this winter. This has to stop