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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Think you know your queues? You might know a few of these, but wait until you get to grips with the €100B worth of renewables projects stuck in grid connection queues across Europe. Read more on why clean energy projects are stuck waiting to connect to the grid👇 beyondfossilfuels.org/2026/06/02/w...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#COP31 needs to accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels. Instead, its co-presidencies are partners in coal. New @350.org report finds Australia & Türkiye’s coal trade has generated ~75 Mt of CO₂ since 2016. Neither even has a coal phaseout date. Leadership starts at home. 350.org/press-releas...

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New report: Australia-Türkiye coal trade worth 75 million tonnes of CO₂ puts spotlight on COP31 co-presidencies’ fossil fuel ties

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A new report released by 350.org ahead of the Pre-COP to the 2026 UN Climate Change Conference...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Plans for new gas plants in Romania stalled while costs rose. Meanwhile, batteries sped ahead, with storage going from virtually zero in 2024 to 1.09 GW by Sept 2026, nearly hitting its 2030 target four years early. The alternative to new gas capacity is already here. bankwatch.org/blog/romania...

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Romania’s energy crisis exposes faltering gas strategy as battery storage surges - Bankwatch

Romania’s energy crisis has laid bare the risks of relying on delayed gas projects to replace coal power. Meanwhile, battery storage has been developing much faster and is already providing much-neede...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Gas shortages, high gas prices, the energy crisis & what it means for households this winter - we discussed it all in our latest webinar with @eurcorrespond.bsky.social, @ember-energy.org, @wemeanbusiness.bsky.social & @vznrwenergie.bsky.social. Watch the it in full 👀 www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-23...

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WEBINAR | Europe's winter energy test: How to protect households and businesses from price shocks

YouTube video by Beyond Fossil Fuels

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It was Bulgaria’s battery boom that helped keep electricity flowing this summer when drought hit nuclear & hydropower. So why is the EU still backing expensive gas capacity, like Germany's gas-favouring capacity mechanism proposal? Clean flex over fossil fuels! www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/b...

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Bulgaria's battery boom pays off as drought hits power plants

Low administrative hurdles, a receptive market for clean energy and EU funding are among the reasons expert cite for the country's leading green energy role in the region. #EuropeNews

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

One sector's rubbish is another one's riches. "More than €100 billion of renewables are effectively waiting to connect to the grid, delaying access to solar panels & heat pumps for Europeans grappling with skyrocketing energy bills." But old EV batteries could help. www.euronews.com/2026/09/28/a...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Europe’s energy security shouldn’t depend on fossil fuels, especially not ones from countries whose leaders threaten Europe. But in 2025, 71% of TotalEnergies’ LNG imports to the EU & UK came from the US and Russia. New @oilchange.org exposes the risk. 👇 oilchange.org/publications...

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Total Insecurity: How TotalEnergies' LNG Trade Puts France and Europe at Risk - Oil Change International

Europe’s best path to achieving security, affordability, and climate goals is to equitably phase out fossil fuels, accelerate energy efficiency, and

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Increased ambition for electrification is good, but not at the cost of more fossil fuels. We joined 90+ orgs in calling on #COP31 hosts to make sure more renewables can meet the extra demand and data centre boom doesn’t hijack efforts to phase out coal and gas. beyondfossilfuels.org/2026/09/24/e...

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Electrification done right: civil society conditions for the “35 by 35” target

Electrification done right: civil society conditions for the “35 by 35” target Open letter to the COP31 Presidencies

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

There is little evidence to suggest AI can lead to emissions reductions. A new report by @ketanjoshi.co and a consortium of climate groups has found Nvidia’s indirect emissions have risen by a dramatic 725% since 2020. www.euronews.com/next/2026/09...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

With its 35-by-35 pledge, the Turkish Presidency wants electrification at the heart of #COP31. A step change in the pace of transition is just what this moment demands. But a pledge with no out guardrails could be a backdoor for more fossil fuel-powered demand. beyondfossilfuels.org/2026/09/22/c...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

War drives up gas & oil prices, fossil fuel companies profit, household bills rise. Does that seem fair? With elections in 8 EU countries next year, ministers should take the opportunity to put people over profits this Friday and hold fossil fuel companies to account. www.reuters.com/business/ene...

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EU ministers to discuss taxing windfall profits of energy companies as oil prices surge

European Union finance ministers will discuss on Friday whether to impose an EU-wide windfall tax on energy companies benefiting from a surge in oil and gas prices following the closure of the Strait...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

💥 Big news! 💥 The Scottish Parliament has voted to pause all new plans for AI hyperscale data centres for up to a year, until the Scottish Government develops a national strategy. This is de facto the first real European moratorium on hyperscale data centres. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

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Planning permission for new Scottish AI datacentres suspended for up to a year

Scottish parliament brings in strict environmental impact assessments and will delay decisions until national strategy is developed

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🚨BREAKING: New report by @ketanjoshi.co finds NVIDIA’s indirect emissions have risen 725% since 2020. Reminder, there is no evidence to say AI is a net benefit for climate, and Europe can't lock itself into more fossil gas to power data centres for Big Tech profits. ketanjoshi.co/2026/09/16/n...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Less hot air, more winds of change. Some of Europe’s policymakers are starting to push back on the idea that Big Tech’s data centre boom should dictate our energy priorities. It's a simple reality: people’s access to clean, affordable power has to come first. www.politico.eu/article/eu-b...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Fossil fuel profit taxation needs to be on #Ecofin's agenda this month. Our tax system should signal that fossil fuels aren’t a part of Europe’s future. 🇩🇪, 🇦🇹, 🇮🇹, 🇵🇱, & 🇵🇹 have already asked, and 🇪🇸 is now doubling down & asking for a dedicated EU climate adaptation fund. caneurope.org/publications...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

“GAS IS A SCAM” say Greenpeace activists in Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast. Plans for new gas extraction in the Khan Tervel block risk locking in fossil fuels, harming marine life and benefiting fossil fuel corporations like Shell & OMV-Petrom. More via @greenpeace.at 👇 greenpeace.at/cee-press-hu...

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Greenpeace warns against new fossil gas project in the Black Sea | Greenpeace

Activists in Kayaks, joined by the iconic Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise, unfurled a giant floating banner reading “GAS IS A SCAM”

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Electrification is essential, but it can’t replace binding EU targets for renewables and energy efficiency. As @caneurope.org argues, Europe needs all three: 1️⃣ more renewable-based electricity 2️⃣ greater efficiency 3️⃣ a clear fossil fuel phase-out plan 🔗 caneurope.org/app/uploads/...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Coal phase-out is inevitable, but Poland lagging behind. Closing the coal units at Dolna Odra is a step in the right direction. Replacing them with gas isn’t. Gas is another expensive, polluting fossil fuel. The path to lower bills & energy security is renewables & a robust grid to deliver them.

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🇩🇪 is locking itself into fossil gas, and the Commission just gave it a green light. Its new capacity mechanism claims to be technology-neutral. It's not: 🚨Gas gets preferential treatment. 🚨Demand response is excluded. 🚨Batteries face stringent rules. www.cleanenergywire.org/news/eu-appr...

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Tara Connolly @taraconnolly.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Very disappointing news coming from Brussels today as the @ec.europa.eu approves a new German subsidy scheme worth up to €35bn, most of which is expected to go to fossil gas plants and crowd out batteries and storage. Our reaction is below. COM press release here: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Our Senior Campaigner Alexandru Mustata says “In designing these auctions, Germany has thrown away the rule-book when it comes to EU State Aid rules regarding technology neutrality. By turning a blind eye to this rule-breaking, the Commission is failing to protect German households and businesses from the fossil gas industry.”

“Six months after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ensuing energy crisis, Germany is locking in reliance on subsidised gas plants. The German economy will remain strapped into the fossil-fuel rollercoaster for longer and Germans will be punished with price shocks and hefty electricity bills.

“Europeans have been suffering through a summer heavily marked by the climate crisis, which is being accelerated by our dependence on fossil fuels. The Commission should listen to the legal concerns raised by German businesses and civil society, and ensure that public money benefits the energy transition instead of putting unreliable fossil fuel giants in the fast lane for subsidy hand outs.”

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

New Q2 stats show both sides of Europe’s power system. ☀️ generated more than 20% of our electricity, the largest electricity source for the quarter. But heatwaves pushed up evening demand, leaving expensive fossil plants to meet the peak & push up prices. More renewables and flexibility are needed!

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

15 countries in Europe already use no coal for power. Another 6 got less than 1.5% of their electricity from coal in 2025. That’s 21 countries where coal is already gone or barely hanging on. Reminder that Europe is fading out coal, and faster than you think! beyondfossilfuels.org/2022/01/07/c...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The EU & government leaders should step up to prioritise people over unchecked data centre expansion and 🇺🇸 Big Tech’s interests. 🇪🇸 will pass new legislation requiring data centres to source at least 80% of their electricity from new renewables on an hourly basis. www.reuters.com/business/ene...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

It's been months of heatwaves & drought. And Europe hasn't stopped feeling the effects of its fossil fuel dependency since the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Now winter is coming. So how do we ensure businesses & households can afford to pay energy bills? Find out👇 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

New North Sea oil & gas won’t make the UK richer. New analysis finds the climate damage from Rosebank & Jackdaw could reach £119–336bn, far outweighing their projected £28.7bn economic value. The maths are clear, so is the solution: invest in clean energy instead! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Climate damage would obliterate any economic benefits of new North Sea fields, analysis shows

Exclusive: Economic harm of CO2 pollution from Rosebank and Jackdaw forecast to far outweigh any boost to UK

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Çanakkale, in Turkey, should always be known for: 🍅 tomatoes 🧀 Ezine cheese 🏛️ ancient city of Troy ❌ NOT a coal hub. Approval for a new coal unit at the CENAL power plant in Karabiga would almost x2 its current capacity and undermine 🇹🇷's #COP31 Presidency. beyondfossilfuels.org/2026/08/20/c...

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The Green Tank @thegreentank.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

⚡A @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social report highlights the fossil bias of Europe’s #electricity #grid operators, which risks locking in a new generation of #gas fleet instead of investing in #clean #flexibility solutions. 📖 tinyurl.com/5xra3x5p #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🇩🇪 wants more gas plants while battery storage gets pushed aside. A new complaint to the EU is challenging its capacity market law for just that. Our analysis estimates that 5 European govts have already awarded €14 billion in these contracts to fossil fuel companies. www.bz-berlin.de/archiv-artik...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Poland is the 🇪🇺's last hard-coal producer, keeping unprofitable coal mines afloat with public money. After last week’s coal plant shutdowns due to water levels, it's clear: 🇵🇱 needs a real coal exit, with support for workers, and faster investment in renewables. www.polskieradio.pl/395/7786/art...

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Poland becomes EU's last hard coal producer as sector struggles to stay profitable: study

Poland has become the European Union's last hard coal producer as the industry struggles to remain profitable, according to a new study.

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We’re joining over 50 organisations in calling on @andyburnham.bsky.social to break his silence on the climate crisis. The UK is facing extreme heat. This demands urgent action to end our reliance on fossil fuels and accelerate the clean energy transition! www.gndrising.org/updates/gree...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

New @ember-energy.org analysis finds heatwaves pushed electricity prices up, and although solar helped keep daytime prices down, they rose as the sun went down. Solution? Batteries, demand response & interconnection can shift clean power to when it’s needed most! ember-energy.org/latest-insig...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Would you prefer cheaper bills due to more renewable energy in the grid, or are you lying? Grid connection queues for renewable energy projects are stopping households & businesses from accessing the benefits of renewable energy in terms of bill reductions! 👉 beyondfossilfuels.org/2026/06/02/g...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The EU wants to spend €30bn on AI gigafactories. In a heatwave, drought & energy crisis. Its data centre sustainability rating? Even an “A” doesn’t rule out burning fossil gas & buying renewable certificates. If that counts as “sustainable”, call us the Easter Bunny. www.mlex.com/mlex/artific...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Renewables were wrongly blamed for the Iberian blackout. So Spain built more. When gas prices spiked again, 🇪🇸 households were better protected, saving around €10/month on electricity bills due to renewables installed since 2021. That's real energy security. beyondfossilfuels.org/2026/08/06/o...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Heatwaves & droughts put pressure on our energy systems. This week, two coal plants in 🇵🇱 were forced offline due to critically low water levels in the Vistula. Even coal plants can be victim to the problems they created. Poland needs to plan a coal exit. beyondfossilfuels.org/2026/08/06/h...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Oil giants made $93bn in profits in just 3 months while wildfires tear through Greece, Spain and France. Polluters profit, people pay. Destroyed homes, livelihoods, and an €822bn climate inaction bill across the EU since 1980. We need to move beyond fossil fuels. www.theguardian.com/business/ng-...

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Revealed: major oil firms make $93bn profits amid war and climate crisis

Iran conflict windfall over three months reignites calls for companies ‘cashing in on human misery’ to pay for environmental damage

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Batteries let renewables work 24/7 so we can ditch fossil fuels for good. But battery projects stuck in grid queues already exceed national 2030 targets by 2–3x… Delaying storage means: 📈 gas dependence 📉 wasted renewable electricity 📉 energy insecurity beyondfossilfuels.org/2026/06/02/g...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

👉 TotalEnergies reported soaring profits tied to oil + gas volatility. 👉 EPH owner Daniel Křetínský faces criticism over fossil expansion & climate obstruction. They also want us to believe that their new fossil gas giant is somehow in the public interest... beyondfossilfuels.org/2026/05/20/r...

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RISKY VENTURE: How a new TotalEnergies & EPH joint venture is rigging the game against Europe’s energy transition

The recently announced TotalEnergies and EPH’s joint venture – named TTEP – will effectively lead to the emergence of a new fossil gas giant, deepening Europe’s dependence on costly imported fossil ga...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Firefighters are risking their lives to protect communities across Europe, but governments need to tackle what makes these fires more frequent, deadly, and destructive: our continued dependence on fossil fuels. Clean, homegrown energy? Essential for a safer planet for us and future generations.

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Since 2025, 51% of 🇬🇧's capacity market contracts have gone to fossil fuels, adding ≈ £3.6bn to energy bills. Although it's making progress towards Clean Power 2030, it needs to phase gas plants out of its capacity market & scale up clean flexibility solutions. beyondfossilfuels.org/2026/06/23/c...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Is summer homework a thing in your country? EU countries have some due this week: they need to show how to keep the lights on without relying on more fossil gas. We'll be watching if they plan for batteries, smart grids & other clean flexibility instead of gas. beyondfossilfuels.org/wp-content/u...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Technical 'de-rating factors' are letting expensive & dirty fossil assets win over readily available & clean technology such as battery & storage in Poland's capacity markets. Since 2025, the Polish capacity market awarded €5.6bn, with 69% going to fossil fuels. beyondfossilfuels.org/2026/06/23/c...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Giving fossil fuel companies MORE free pollution permits while 🇪🇺 struggles with scorching heat due to global warming stings. The #EUETS has a simple core principle: if a company pollutes or fails to reduce its emissions, it pays. Weakening that principle only slows down the energy transition.

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Spain is in the #FIFAWorldCup final. But there’s another competition where it’s taking the lead: renewables. 🚩 Coal has been sent off. 🌬️ Wind & solar are leading the attack. ⚡ 42% of its electricity comes from renewables. The energy transition can't be won in 90 minutes, but Spain's well on its way.

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

You shouldn’t have to own a roof or afford your own solar installation to benefit from cheaper and local renewables. 👏 to @clientearth.bsky.social for filing a complaint with the European Commission asking why 🇭🇺 & 🇵🇱 have unclear & complex for energy communities. www.clientearth.org/our-work/cle...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Big win for people & climate in 🇹🇷, where a court has stopped the expansion of the Afşin-Elbistan coal plant. 💪 97% of proposed coal projects have been cancelled since 2015. But Türkiye is still a #COP31 host planning one more unit, so the work is far from over. www.euronews.com/2026/07/14/v...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

A Turkish court has now struck down the last longstanding coal project, Afşin-Elbistan A, after years of public resistance. Yet 🇹🇷 is pushing ahead with a new 1,050 MW coal expansion despite being a #COP31 host. You can't lead on climate while expanding coal. beyondfossilfuels.org/2026/07/09/p...

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Public pressure cancels Türkiye’s last coal project, only for the COP31 host to announce a bigger one

Istanbul, 9 July, 2026 — After years of legal challenges and protests, a Turkish court annulled yesterday the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the last longstanding coal unit project in Türkiy...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

🚨BREAKING: Germany has found a new way to make power even more expensive. The revised #StromVKG law would set Europe's highest bid cap for new gas plants, potentially adding €4bn to household electricity bills by 2031. German households deserve cheaper, cleaner electricity...not another gas subsidy.

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