Fossil Free Europe Delivering a just transition to a 100% renewable, no nuclear, super energy-efficient, zero-fossil-fuel Europe by 2030

How a UK community organisation is shaping future energy leaders

13 August 2020

Stories from the frontlines of climate hope

8 July 2020

EU hydrogen strategy fails to shut door on fossil fuels

The European Commission has fallen for the fossil fuel industry's hydrogen hype with its proposals for a 'European Hydrogen Strategy' published today, says Friends of the Earth Europe.

7 July 2020

Flaw in EU energy law helped gas industry pocket €1 billion of taxpayer funds

A critical flaw in the design of an EU law on energy infrastructure has helped the fossil fuel industry pocket over €1 billion in EU taxpayer funds for gas projects, Friends of the Earth Europe and Food & Water Action Europe analysis shows. [1]

The analysis comes as a majority of MEPs are set to vote on Friday (July 10) to call to revise the controversial 'trans-European energy infrastructure' (TEN-E) regulation. 

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The world is on track to global warming in excess of 3˚C, yet the commitments made by political leaders fall far short of what is needed to protect vulnerable and poor people across the world. But it doesn't have to be this way.

 

Friends of the Earth Europe is working to create the much-needed, fair and urgent transition to a fossil fuel free Europe by 2030. This means dismantling the fossil fuel system and creating the just, clean energy future that people want and need.

Reports & publications

On the inside: how the gas industry infiltrates EU decision-making on energy
7 Jul 2020

On the inside: how the gas industry infiltrates EU decision-making on energy

The Energy Charter Treaty: an axe to climate action front cover
18 May 2020

The Energy Charter Treaty: an axe to climate action

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