Around the world, from Türkiye to China to Greece, former coal mines are being repurposed for solar energy in a growing trend that blends clean electricity with regional development and environmental restoration. Read more 👇 www.aa.com.tr/en/science-t...

🇪🇺 After nearly two years of talks, EU environment ministers have agreed on a #2040Target - but weakened its core. 🗣️ @harmeling.bsky.social: “This deal is far weaker than the 90% headline suggests,” Our press release 👉 caneurope.org/2040-climate... #COP30 #ClimateAction

What energy sources are being used to fuel data centres’ insatiable appetite for electricity? Where does it come from? What is their environmental impact? 83% of people want to know in our new poll commissioned partners. Discover the results in full 👇 beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/10/27/e...

As world leaders prepare to meet for #COP30, new data from Urgewald's Global Oil & Gas Exit List shows EP Group’s subsidiaries are leading 🇪🇺's gas in power expansion plans and derailing its ability to meet climate targets. We don't need more fossil fuels, we need investment in renewables. gogel.org

Local grids, run by DSOs, connect people to renewables and clean technologies. But grid bottlenecks and slow permitting are now delaying projects and slowing the energy transition. We need: 🔎analysis of the scale of the problem. 🎥 a visual storyteller Apply now: beyondfossilfuels.org/about-us/wor...

Vampires, zombies and witches are spooky, scary, and fictional. But fossil fuels? Sadly very real, and they’re still haunting our planet every day. This Halloween, take a read of some frightening examples of how they wreak havoc on communities across Europe…

From 1 January 2026 – in just two months’ time – the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will take full effect. Will it help drive a sustainable and just energy transition in the Western Balkans, or result in a perfect storm? Find out more: bankwatch.org/wp-content/u...

🇩🇪's 20 GW fossil gas expansion plan is facing pushback from a startup, which filed a complaint with the European Commission. Why are EU govts still pouring billions into gas when renewables and storage could meet demand? Our latest briefing explains further beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/10/28/e...

🔋In an energy shortage, only 4% of people think data centres should get top priority. 🥇Hospitals, housing, and food come first. 📊 Our new poll developed with partners shows new European attitudes to growing data centre electricity demand 👇 beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/10/27/m...

€50 bn in capacity markets for fossil fuel plants across 🇪🇺, £104 bn saved by wind in the 🇬🇧 alone. The maths is clear. Why are countries like 🇩🇪🇬🇷🇵🇱 still pushing through new gas subsidies? We know that clean, cheap energy works. Our new briefing explains further: beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/10/28/e...

New polling on data centres finds 72% of Europeans want a measure requiring new data centres be built only if they’re powered by new and additional renewable energy. ⚠️ People aren’t willing to trade the climate for unsustainable data centre growth. Read more 👉 beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/10/27/e...

👇 @ketanjoshi.co’s take on data centres and our new poll on European attitudes towards their expansion, in collaboration with @algorithmwatch.org @algorithmwatchch.bsky.social @foeireland.bsky.social and more! 🗣️ 73% of respondents say we need clear, fair rules for who gets priority access to energy.

🚨New polling across 🇮🇪, 🇬🇧, 🇪🇸, 🇨🇭, 🇩🇪 finds: 👉 76% of people believe new data centres should be powered with renewable energy. 👉73% want governments to set clear criteria for energy distribution. Renewables, transparency, & fairness are key for data centres. More: beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/10/27/e...

🤔 How can art play a role in bringing just transition communities together? In June, activists and artists from just transition regions in Poland, Greece & Romania assembled in Konin to find out! This is their story. @ceebankwatch.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvS0...

Although 🇹🇷 has made progress in electricity generation from solar energy, there's still a long way to go. It must focus its efforts, not on supporting coal, but on removing bureaucratic barriers to renewable energy investments and strengthening grid infrastructure. ember-energy.org/latest-insig...

Back in July, two towns in Poland unveiled two wind energy murals to show the growing shift towards a renewable future. youtu.be/BIBbqiH0b4s?... Just transition has the power to bring together communities all across Europe through art! Check out @ceebankwatch.bsky.social 's video below for more 👇

🇳🇱 is replacing gas reserves with ☀️ and 💨, but failure to modernise its electricity grid is creating costly bottlenecks, ultimately holding back clean power’s potential. Phasing out #fossilfuels from energy systems needs two elements: ✅ more renewables ✅ clean flexibility www.bbc.com/news/article...

Do fossil fuel companies invest in renewables as much as they say they do? Are they part of the solution yet? No. They might pledge to do better, but new @globalenergymon.bsky.social research shows just 1.8% of renewable assets in 🇪🇺 are owned by these companies. www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...

Data centres already account for at least 21% of electricity usage in Ireland, and are largely fuelled by fossil fuels. Now, a new data centre complex is posing a legal threat to the country's climate obligations and possibly undermining international & EU law. www.clientearth.org/latest/press...

Building out Europe's grids = better energy security and competitiveness. Miss our briefing written with @regassistproj.bsky.social last week? Read our quick summary below on how to improve grid governance across 🇪🇺 and check out the guidance in full: ↗️ beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/10/08/e...

Investment in climate action is the economic growth story of the century, and growth fuelled by fossil fuels ends in self-destruction, says economist Nicholas Stern. Why? The falling costs of clean technology enable healthier and more productive societies. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Although there’s still a long way to go, new @iea.org analysis finds that since 2010: 👍 the UK and Germany have reduced their fossil fuel imports by around 1/3 by investing in renewables 👍 Denmark has cut its reliance by nearly 1/2. Explore the results in full 📚 www.iea.org/reports/rene...

When even oil & gas CEOs admit the LNG boom is “not economically rational,” why are EU governments still funding new terminals, pipelines & gas plants? Public money should back clean, resilient energy — not a fossil glut. www.ft.com/content/5ba8...

Spain’s renewable boom offers key lessons for 🇪🇺: ➕Growing wind & solar cuts gas influence + lowers power prices 💸 Grid investments must keep pace with renewables 📈 Without strong grids & clean flexibility, costs rise as gas or coal fill the gap New @ember-energy.org👇 ember-energy.org/latest-insig...

Electricity grid upgrades are central to Europe's future energy security and competitiveness. To achieve this, it needs to: 1️⃣ Give national regulators a statutory mandate for the energy transition. 2️⃣ Create independent system operators and planners (ISOPs) to oversee grid planning in the public 🧵1/5

If you're passionate about the difference civil society can make to replace fossil fuels with local energy solutions in a just way, and are an experienced civil society organisation campaign strategist, we want to hear from you. Apply before 19 October: beyondfossilfuels.org/about-us/wor...

🚨 #WesternBalkan govts plan 2,500 km of #gas pipelines (10.5 bcm/yr) -could x3 dependence⛽or end up as stranded assets💸. ⚡They use just 1% of the EU’s gas-a rare chance to skip gas & leapfrog to #renewables🌞💨. 📖 New report @ceebankwatch.bsky.social & @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social shorturl.at/cFWkT

The Iberian blackout wasn’t caused by 🇪🇸's reliance on renewables. Its fossil-era grid was unprepared for today’s energy mix. “As power systems evolve, enhanced grid upgrades & a focus on clean flex are essential for resilience,” @ember-energy.org's Chris Rosslowe. www.euractiv.com/news/iberian...

New @ember-energy.org analysis shows that between December 2019 and June 2025, Spain x2 its wind & solar capacity, adding more than any EU country except Germany. In other words, renewables are displacing fossil fuels and making wholesale electricity cheaper. ember-energy.org/latest-insig...

The fossil fuel industry is exploiting 🇪🇺's scramble to replace Russian gas to lock the continent into a long-term dependence on dirty energy, says Al Gore. Replacing it with new 🇺🇸 LNG is moving from one gas trap to another instead of pursuing true energy security. www.politico.eu/article/al-g...

🎓 Attention all students, teachers, professors and staff - miss our spotlight on how schools and universities can do to cut back on emissions, and costs? Read through our thread and find out what measures your institution could take to drive the energy transition while learning. 📚

"The region stands at a crossroads. One path leads to decades of fossil fuel lock-in and stranded assets. The other leads to energy independence, EU integration and a fair renewable energy system that works for everyone," says Pippa Gallop @ceebankwatch.bsky.social. euobserver.com/eu-and-the-w...

🌍 The energy transition isn’t just about climate—it’s lowering bills, creating jobs, and making communities stronger against extreme weather and earthquakes. Renewables mean savings, resilience, and local power, says @duygukutluay.bsky.social. Read the article 👉 bianet.org/yazi/the-pow...

The Western Balkans use just 1% as much fossil gas as the EU. They have a rare chance to skip gas and leapfrog straight to renewables, like solar and wind energy, heat pumps and geothermal. Our rew report with @ceebankwatch.bsky.social👇 beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/09/25/d...

📢 Türkiye’s 2035 climate target is moving in the wrong direction and will see its emissions increase by 16%. 🌍 Climate Network (Iklim Ağı) is calling: 📌 Stop fossil fuel investments 📌 Ensure a Just Transition 📌 Deliver clean air & green spaces Find out more 👉 iklimagi.org/turkiyenin-i...

What runs primarily on fossil fuels and is set to consume as much electricity as the entire New England region by 2030? Microsoft's AI data centers. But don't take it on faith – read @stand.earth's latest report here: stand.earth/microsoft-ai

🚨Western Balkans govts are pushing fossil gas pipelines with an annual import capacity of 10.5 billion cubic metres. These could triple their dependence — or end up as stranded assets. Our new report with @ceebankwatch.bsky.social explains why gas is a dead end. beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/09/25/d...

US President Trump’s speech at the UN yesterday was punchy and imaginative (read: a fact-free climate denial deluxe). We’ve highlighted some records we’d like to set straight. Buckle up and sit tight, this might take a few minutes. 🧵 www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnzq...

AI is driving a surge in data centres' hunger for power. But whether that new demand is met with existing renewables or fossil fuels, it's unsustainable. Listen to @jillmcardle.bsky.social during @biofuelwatch.bsky.social's webinar on AI tomorrow, sign up 👇 actionnetwork.org/events/the-e...

👏 @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social for exposing the gas rip-off! Gas was just 30% of UK power last year but glas plants set prices 97% of the time. That's how 2 plants made £18m in 3 hrs last winter. Time to stop rigging energy in favour of fossil fuels! www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/greenpe...

Despite the energy transition offering a huge opportunity for financial institutions, many banks are still investing more than x2 as much in fossil fuels as in clean power like wind & solar! Explore the key findings in new @reclaimfinance.org and partners report 📖 reclaimfinance.org/site/wp-cont...

“It’s sad to see the sun go to waste,” said activist @billmckibben.bsky.social at yesterday’s #SunDay march for ☀️ power. “Every single day, energy from heaven going to waste while we drill down to hell for another dose of the stuff that is wrecking this planet.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

🚨 The EU is proposing a ban on Russian LNG a year early than expected. Welcome news, but, if replaced with new US LNG, that just means moving from one trap to another. True energy security means going #beyondfossilfuels to renewables. www.reuters.com/business/ene...

ICYMI: new @re-set.bsky.social report shows how EP Group (€10.3bn) & Sev.en Energy (€0.95bn) have siphoned public money across Europe. While people paid record bills, coal tycoons cashed in. 👉https://re-set.cz/download/freeloaders_final.pdf

🎓 It’s already mid-September and class is well and truly back in session. This month we’re spotlighting what schools and universities across Europe can do to cut back on emissions, and costs!

New analysis from @cmmonwealth.bsky.social shows nearly 1/4 of the average UK energy bill in 2024 went to company profits, not reinvestment. Not only that, shareholders of 🇬🇧's privatised energy companies got at least £70.7bn in dividend payouts from 2010 - 2025. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Fossil giants profit x2 from: 👉 inflated energy prices 👉billions in public subsidies. @re-set.bsky.social new report shows how Křetínský & Tykač’s empires drain budgets meant for people & climate. re-set.cz/download/fre... Miss our fossil freeloaders report on energy company profits? Check it out 👇

It’s NDC season, and Climate Network is highlighting the need for Türkiye’s 🇹🇷 2035 climate target to include emission reductions, starting today. That means: 📌 No more fossil fuel investments 📌 Establishing a Just Transition mechanism 📌 Cleaner air and more green spaces. Learn more 👉 iklimagi.org

Data centres’ energy demand is exploding. Even if powered by renewables, they compete with the decarbonisation of residential, industrial, or transport sectors. Big Tech must invest in new renewables instead of just using existing clean power 👇 🔌 ecostandard.org/publications...

Hungary’s solar share in its electricity mix leaped from 4% in 2019 to nearly 25% in 2024, transforming it into a global frontrunner 🇭🇺🏅 Find out how it turned smart policies into solar records to become the world’s solar leader in @ember-energy.org's latest report ⬇️ ember-energy.org/latest-insig...