OMNIBUS I found in breach of EU law as it departed from basic procedural guarantees such as public consultation. This @ombudsman.europa.eu recommendation carries important implications for omnibuses to come and the whole simplification agenda www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/recommend...

The EU always tells its story in that banner; until now. Since I arrived here, the Commission has proudly showcased its flagship policies on its main building: recovery funds, RePowerEU… But this term? Nothing. Seems the deregulation and simplification agenda isn’t exactly banner material.

El dinero que recibe España del turismo lo perdemos en comprar combustibles fósiles. En el siglo XXI el sol puede convertirnos en una superpotencia renovable e industrial y romper el círculo. Gran columna de @martavictoria.bsky.social y @capitanrenovable.bsky.social elpais.com/clima-y-medi...

Feels like no one’s talking about energy efficiency in Brussels these days… but it could actually be one of the big EU success stories 27% of NextGenEU funds (€91 billion!) have gone into energy-saving measures: renovating buildings, supporting SMEs, helping households cut bills - latest data shows

It’s telling (and worrying) that Spain stands alone in NATO for questioning such an arbitrary and unrealistic target. Meanwhile, Trump’s best friend wants to count a bridge from mainland Italy to Sicily as NATO defence spending (!) www.politico.eu/article/ital...

Dark enlightenment alert: the US fuels coal to power the AI boom. Washington's energy policies are completely unacceptable. Their climate denialism will take a toll on everyone’s lives. Time to boycott American AI and demand green labels for AI running on renewables.

Totally with @davekeating.substack.com on this: "EU bureaucracy is a tired obsession national leaders use to bash Brussels - especially to distract from their own mistakes." Given the huge challenges we face, is cutting paperwork really the EU’s priority? Are Germany’s problems really about this?

NGOs and trade unions want to draw attention to what they call a "deregulation wave" in the EU. They claim that the commission is putting the environment as well as social and labour rights at risk by prioritising competitiveness.

La factura climática crece cada día que pasa y sin embargo la UE sigue mermando el Pacto Verde. El poder de la ciudadanía para sostener consensos sociales es clave para RESISTIR. @albertovela.bsky.social @xanlopez.xyz 👇 www.elsaltodiario.com/cambio-clima...

La ola reaccionaria frena la lucha climática de la UE cuando la emergencia planetaria más apremia. Un panorama de lo que está pasando en Bruselas con el análisis de @xanlopez.xyz y @albertovela.bsky.social. En @elsaltodiario.com. www.elsaltodiario.com/cambio-clima...

⚛️ Europe’s “nuclear renaissance” comes with a huge dissonance: political momentum is rising, but the EU industry struggles with delays, high costs, and stiff foreign competition. In this piece, @steporciello.bsky.social asks the right question: Will new nuclear benefit Europe - or others?

Extreme weather driven by climate change made wildfires in Spain, Portugal 40 times more likely 4⃣️0⃣️ times Unfortunately, the fires we experienced this summer are a sign of what's to come.

Climate goals and energy sovereignty often dominate debates on renewables But for small villages, the story is much more personal. Solar & wind revenues increase municipal finances, improve services, create indirect jobs, enhance crop yields, fund rewilding... Here are some rural success stories 👇

La desaparición de los datos climáticos, la nueva fase del negacionismo político. Trump elimina la evidencia científica. "Europa no es inmune a esta “motosierra” populista", advierte @albertovela.bsky.social. Lo cuento en @lavanguardia.com. www.lavanguardia.com/natural/2025...

Heat pumps are now outselling gas boilers in Germany. In Belgium, EV sales are beating petrol cars. There’s still a long road ahead, but let’s be clear: this shift isn’t automatic. It’s the result of smart public policies and the right mix of carrots and sticks. We must keep the momentum going!

A EEUU le viene fatal que Europa instale energías renovables. Porque cuantas más renovables instalamos, menos GNL importaremos de EEUU. Si no importamos combustibles fósiles (ni de ellos ni de otros que los venden en dólares), no demandaremos su moneda, que se depreciará provocando inflación en EEUU

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💢 If Europe is serious about a clean industrial revival, it must make green criteria mandatory in public contracts! Every year, €2 trillion in public money flows to companies via procurement. 🌱 What if all that went to green frontrunners? Recycled steel, low-carbon cement, and more 👇

Bigger cars = more pollution 😷 A large pickup truck emits over twice the CO2 of a small car like a VW Golf—36 kg vs 16 kg per 100km. Worse still, people hit by larger cars are far less likely to survive. We need to stop #carspreading to protect our climate and our health. @cleancitiescampaign.org

The track record of CCS projects in the last decades tells a story of oversized promises and undelivered results.

They say it can’t be done, but here we are, California is generated 106% of California’s entire state electricity demand from renewables. California has a population bigger that 154 other countries around the world. It’s the 4th largest economy, in the world. Let that sink in. #energysky #greensky

🔎 Spot the multitasker Proud to be part of the environmental civic movement, especially in these times of disinformation and democratic erosion

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No one should be left behind in the transition to a decarbonised Europe. The EU has the tools to make this happen; most immediately, the Social Climate Fund, which could subsidise 20 million heat pumps for low-income households. A giant leap forward 👇

From all sectors, the most telling is transport. Both for China and Europe.

🔥 From Putin to Trump, powerful gas interests want to keep your home locked into fossil fuels. But don’t be fooled: fossil-free heating is winning. You’ve probably heard that heat pumps don’t work in the cold, are only for the wealthy, or can’t heat older homes. Time to bust those common myths 🧵

🚨 BREAKING: Spain and Portugal have lost power in a massive blackout, according to the Spanish grid operator. Blackouts were reported from Madrid to Lisbon, with large parts of the Iberian Peninsula without power as of late morning today. Read the developing story: ow.ly/3KG150VIM9u

Think 100% renewables is just a dream? For the first time ever, Spain powered its entire electricity demand with wind, solar, and hydro — on a weekday! Yes, it’s happening. With stronger storage, smarter demand use, and better interconnection, Europe can turn this milestone into the new normal

One east German coal power plant will reduce its output by half this summer because... there's just too much renewable energy to compete with. www.rbb24.de/wirtschaft/b...

Hearing Valencia’s president blame “radical ecologism” for the deadly floods is quite something. As if his negligent handling of the emergency weren’t bad enough — add ignoring science, scapegoating environmentalists (he even blamed the Green Deal), and cutting deals with climate deniers (VOX).

Regions with abundant renewable energy will have structurally cheaper electricity prices – an inherent competitive advantage in an electrified world. In Europe, this means the sunny south and the windy north.

This heat pump is about to decarbonise the house I grew up in! It’s replacing the old oil boiler that kept us warm through my childhood. Wild to think that our little village, tucked away in the mountains of inner Spain, relied on oil shipped from the Arabian Gulf or Russia and delivered by a lorry

EU lobbycracy is taking shape 1️⃣ Industries demand more money and less regulation in the name of competitiveness. 2️⃣ Conservatives and the far right push to defund NGOs that monitor industry behaviour. The result? Policies that prioritise capital accumulation over public health and the environment.

Another day of terrible air quality in Brussels 😷 We wouldn't drink dirty water. I don't understand why we accept breathing in dirty air.

Just a reminder that there is very litte evidence that green regulations stand in the way of productivity improvements. On the contrary. www.iddri.org/en/publicati... #CompetitivenessCompass

While the US pushes for more fossil fuel drilling, renewables are driving the fossil fuel phaseout in Europe: ☀️ Solar overtook coal in 2024 🔥 Fossil gas declined for the fifth year in a row 💸 Wind & solar saved €59B in fossil fuel imports since the Green Deal Let’s keep the momentum going!

#BlackFriday: If the global population would adopt an average European lifestyle, we would need 2.8 Earths to supply the resources. What’s worse, it has been proven that all of this excessive consumption does not even make people happier. ✍️ by @bich.bsky.social

While other European steelmakers like SHS, Salzgitter, and Stegra are proving the transition out of coal is possible, the biggest polluter keeps us all trapped in their business as usual—with EU's taxpayers money.

Did you know refrigerants make up 3% of EU emissions—equal to aviation? 😵 Last year, the EU took a bold step with the world’s first HFC phase-out. But illegal trade and Trump’s return could jeopardise progress. This OpEd outlines how the EU can stay on track for climate-friendly #cooling ✍️

🚨 Another billion-euro nuclear delay 🚨 Hinkley Point C, the UK's latest nuclear venture, might see costs double and delays until 2031! 💸⏳ We won't tire of saying it: new nuclear is too expensive and too slow to be a realistic decarbonisation option www.theguardian.com/business/202...

My first post in Blue Sky goes to a frequently neglected energy topic: efficiency 📉⚡️ Getting the same results with much less energy is not only feasible: it's a collective responsibility. Here is a list of cool efficiency measures that could save you up to €2,450 in annual energy bills 👇