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New EU rules on renewables could slash payback period for solar panels, report
Small-scale solar saves energy system billions in fuel, CO₂ and grid costs – but benefits go unaccounted Brussels – Households and small businesses could recoup investments in solar panels at…
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Ten years left to say goodbye to petrol, diesel and conventional hybrid cars
If Europe is to honour its commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5°C, sales of petrol, diesel and conventional hybrid cars must end
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Greenpeace comment on leaked EU industry climate change strategy
Brussels – Greenpeace has warned the European Commission to ignore the delaying tactics and scaremongering of a powerful industry lobby group, after media reports uncovered an internal memo detailing plans to…
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Climate change activists demand EU ministers stop spending billions on dirty energy
Linz, Austria/Brussels – Greenpeace activists challenged EU energy ministers meeting in Linz to stop using billions of public money to fund coal, gas and nuclear energy, which heat the climate, contaminate the environment and endanger lives.
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Statement on the European Commission’s pesticide transparency proposal
Glyphosate European Citizens’ Initiative coalition statement on the European Commission’s transparency proposal
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European Parliament says biodegradable plastics will not solve plastic pollution
Strasbourg – Biodegradable and compostable plastics do not prevent plastic pollution and should not be an excuse to keep consuming single-use plastics, the European Parliament recognised in a vote today.
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EXPOSED: €58 billion in hidden subsidies for coal, gas and nuclear
Brussels – As EU leaders discuss the future of the EU electricity market, new research reveals how much money goes to supporting coal, gas and nuclear in…
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Media briefing: €58 billion in hidden subsidies for coal, gas and nuclear
New EU rules would allow big energy companies to continue cashing in on dirty energy European governments are covertly adding almost €58 billion[1] to energy bills in order to prop…
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EU Parliament demands urgent action to meet 2020 goal to halt deforestation
Brussels – The European Parliament has demanded swift action from the European Commission to cut Europe’s footprint on the world’s forests and its associated impact on climate change, species loss and…
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Greenpeace response to EU measures against impact of heatwave on farming
Brussels – The European Commission has announced measures in response to drought conditions in Europe. Farmers will receive subsidies in advance, and will be exempted from requirements to protect the environment.
