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EU’s economic rules need to overcome permanent crisis mode
The Manifesto for a Green, Just and Democratic European Economy calls for fundamental reform of EU economic policies to reduce inequalities and accelerate action on the climate and nature emergencies.
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Big oil must pay for handbrake turn in EU energy systems
The windfall profits that fossil fuel companies have received during the recent energy crisis must be used to rapidly wean Europe off gas, oil and coal
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Ending short flights would cut EU imports of Russian oil by €2 billion
Russia is the largest single supplier of oil to the EU, accounting for around 27% of oil imports to the bloc, meaning one flight in every four is powered by Russian oil
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EU must phase-out gas, not shop around for more
Seeking new sources of fossil gas imports or alternative combustible fuels would still leave Europe vulnerable to energy shocks and accelerate climate breakdown
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Renewable heating for all
As fossil gas prices have soared and energy poverty is threatening millions of Europeans, it has never been clearer that we need renewable, affordable energy for all.
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Ads for cars and flights could cause twice as much CO2 as Spain
Additional greenhouse gas emissions due to advertising for cars and flights around the world could be as high as double Spain’s annual emissions, according to new research.
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Happy 30th birthday, EU! Time to grow up.
A significant birthday is a good time for a reality check. As the Maastricht Treaty hits 30, it’s time for the European Union to rethink its fiscal priorities and face up to the planetary emergency.
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Taxonomy: inclusion of nuclear and gas is “attempted robbery” – Greenpeace
The plan would cause billions of euro to flow away from clean energy like renewables and instead go to nuclear energy and fossil gas, accelerating the climate crisis.
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Pointless ‘ghost flights’ in EU cause climate damage equal to 1.4 million cars
Airlines across Europe are operating empty or near-empty flights in order to retain valuable take-off and landing slots at airports, as required by an EU regulation dating back to 1993.
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Don’t Look Up, climate anxiety, and the lies that are fueling the climate crisis
Don't Look Up shows us how powerful corporations work to delay meaningful political action. Greenpeace and others are fighting back against fossil fuel industry lies, says Georgia Whitaker.
