Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 27/08/2026The 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... 022
Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Çanakkale, 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... 043
Nina Tramullas @ninatramullas.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Iraq’s ghost villages: Islamic State drove people away – now a new enemy is preventing their return: the climate crisis. Pics are 💔 www.theguardian.com/global-devel...theguardian.comIraq’s ghost villages: Islamic State drove people away – now a new enemy is preventing their returnNearly a decade after fighting ended in northern Iraq, the climate crisis has brought extreme heat and a water shortage, making life almost impossible 000
Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Renewables 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... 5407135
Nina Tramullas @ninatramullas.bsky.social · 07/08/2026In case the scientific arguments of climate change are not landing with your audience, you can bring in KARMA: Fossil fuels being a victim of the problem they created www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...theguardian.comExtreme heat breaks temperature records in central and eastern EuropeSlovakia reaches new high of 42C as authorities in Poland forced to shut down Kozienice and Połaniec power plants 000
Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Batteries 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... 052
Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Firefighters 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. 085
Nina Tramullas @ninatramullas.bsky.social · 28/07/2026When did we start normalising "wildifire season" altogether? 000
Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 09/06/2026A community in 🇩🇪 has waited over a year to connect rooftop solar on a housing complex to the grid. They have the panels. They made the investment. But local grid queues mean they're are still waiting for affordable, clean electricity. What's the fix? @ben-eg.bsky.social youtu.be/cwdc4QE7Nv4youtu.beGermany’s outdated grids are delaying the energy transitionYouTube video by Beyond Fossil Fuels 043
Reposted by Nina TramullasJames Hughes @dystopian-fashion.bsky.social · 23/05/2026These data centers do not produce jobs. These centers raise electricity rates and create electric shortages. These centers use tens of millions of gallons of water and discharge toxic water, causing environmental pollution and noise pollution. Why are they getting billion-dollar tax breaks??? 67087074176
Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Have you heard of TotalEnergies & EPH’s new deal? We’ve got the lowdown on this bad bet for Europe’s energy future, and a rigged game that loads the dice in favour of imported fossil gas. beyondfossilfuels.org/2026/05/20/t... 153
Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 22/05/2026People in Italy are particularly exposed to the current fossil fuel crisis because of the extent to which the country relies on imported fossil gas, @reuters.com reports: www.reuters.com/business/ene... But that is not just bad luck. It’s poor decision-making and planning ⬇️ 141
Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 05/05/2026🇪🇺 is making heat pumps cool again. Across 12 countries, heat pump sales have seen a 16.5% increase compared to last year. Why? Perhaps an early indication that green technologies may be benefiting from higher fossil fuel prices stemming from the war in Iran. beyondfossilfuels.org/2026/02/23/c... 075
Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 29/04/2026"From soaring prices at gas stations to flight cancellations over jet fuel shortages, we're learning the hard way – again – that dependence on fossil fuel imports has a price." 👏 Read more in @theeuropeancorreua.bsky.social 📖 👀 europeancorrespondent.com/en/r/the-ene... 133
Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 30/04/2026TotalEnergies and EPH call it a need for “flexgen”, but really it's just a bad bet. Their new joint venture will deepen Europe’s dependence on expensive fossil gas & keep profits flowing to two of 🇪🇺's big fossil players. It won't cut bills or boost energy security. renewablesnow.com/news/totalen... 164
Nina Tramullas @ninatramullas.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Hola @enricventura.bsky.social! Et vull enviar una info sobre energia a Terrassa. Com ho fem? :) El meu correu és nina.tramullas@bff.earth. Merci! 000
Reposted by Nina TramullasShimanti | Human Consequences @humanconsequences.com · 17/04/2026Amazon will pay $20.5 million to settle allegations that two of its Oregon data centers helped contaminate groundwater. This is exactly why communities across the country are organizing to stop data centers — and winning. Never doubt your power to change the system. 942869919
Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Is coal really making a comeback? The data says no. Coal power and generation is falling globally. Meanwhile, wind & solar added ~1100TWh in 2025 alone. And even where coal is debated, its role is marginal. This isn't a coal comeback story, it’s a renewables story. euobserver.com/211295/there...euobserver.comThere is no coal comebackTalk of a 'coal comeback' in the wake of the blockade of the Persian Gulf are disproven by data showing coal generation is down globally. 094
Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 10/04/2026Europe could deploy 700+ GW of fossil-free flexibility by 2050, up from ~150 GW in 2030. That’s nearly 4× Europe’s gas plant capacity today! Reminder: clean flexibility CAN replace gas and keep power systems reliable. 173
Nina Tramullas @ninatramullas.bsky.social · 10/04/2026It's outrageous to know how much public money is going to the ultrarich fossil fuel industry while policy-makers have *the easiest decision* to make to keep electricity reliable and affordable 020
Nina Tramullas @ninatramullas.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Your daily dose of @georgemonbiot.bsky.social to make it through the day ✨ "Oil did not cause capitalism, but it has massively extended and empowered it. Reduce our dependency on oil, and we disrupt some of the world’s most violent and exploitative relations." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comWe need to be honest about Iran – and how our rampant greed for oil is causing mayhem | George MonbiotOil has empowered capitalism, and some of the world’s most exploitative regimes. Move away from it and we can solve some of the key issues we face, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot 010
Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Geopolitical tensions are once again exposing the fragility of fossil fuel supply chains. Gas can’t guarantee energy security. Europe needs a smarter, cleaner way to keep electricity reliable and affordable: clean flexibility. 144
Nina Tramullas @ninatramullas.bsky.social · 10/03/2026“Seeking alternative gas suppliers is a distraction from the real solutions. Only by ramping up investments in homegrown renewable energy & energy savings can Europe get off the fossil fuel rollercoaster & get electricity prices under control” @taraconnolly.bsky.social @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social 061
Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 10/03/2026What if school roofs did more than keep the rain out? In 🇹🇷, schools and universities are saving money & protecting students’ future by generating solar power on their roofs. Every rooftop that generates power: 👍 reduces fossil fuels 👍 cuts emissions 👍 shows how local action can benefit the country 163
Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 09/03/2026War in the Middle East is sending shockwaves through energy markets and exposing Europe’s vulnerability to fossil gas price shocks. Our new briefing outlines policy steps govts can take to protect households and accelerate energy security through clean power. beyondfossilfuels.org/2026/03/09/t... 045
Nina Tramullas @ninatramullas.bsky.social · 05/03/2026Meanwhile, also on this planet... www.ft.com/content/eb58...ft.comSea levels already ‘much higher’ than many scientists had estimatedMeasurements of actual global levels show big impact of climate change, especially in Asia, study shows 011
Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 03/03/2026As conflict in the Middle East escalates, civilians pay the highest price as homes, safety & livelihoods are hit. Fossil gas markets are exposed to conflict, chokepoints & bidding wars. Energy security comes from renewables & clean flexibility, not fossil gas. 🎢Time to get off the gas rollercoaster. 38637
Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 02/03/2026Remember, when oil & gas prices surge, so do risks to our energy system. There's a strong alternative. Our new report by The Brattle Group shows that pairing renewables & clean flexibility keeps the grid reliable WITHOUT locking us into fossil fuel volatility. beyondfossilfuels.org/2026/02/23/c... 035
Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 26/02/2026While Siemens Energy is celebrating record revenues in its first ever public AGM and continuing to promote its ‘green’ credentials, we can't forget that it's also the 2nd largest global supplier of gas turbines for gas-fired plants under development around the world. So we came by to protest. 043
Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Why are some Europeans countries still importing Russian fossil fuels, including LNG? Europe should (and can) avoid: 👉 Being at the mercy of autocratic regimes 👉 Fueling the climate crisis 👉 Paying unaffordable energy bills 👉 Locking into decades of gas infrastructure 👉 Fueling wars 052
Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 24/02/2026We all know renewables cut emissions & boost energy security, but they can go even further with a helping hand. Meet clean flexibility: storage, demand response, smarter grids. Having one without the other is like leaving the house half dressed. You need both. Watch the video break it down 👇 132
Nina Tramullas @ninatramullas.bsky.social · 19/02/2026Greenwashing has made it to Big Tech and their data centres' promises. Who would have guessed 🫣 Amazing work at @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social ⬇️ 010
Reposted by Nina TramullasGreenpeace EU @greenpeace.eu · 18/02/2026If it's helping with the climate crisis, turns out its probably not generative AI ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ If it's generative AI, turns out it's probably making the climate crisis worse ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Great research from @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.socialtheguardian.comClaims that AI can help fix climate dismissed as greenwashingIndustry using ‘diversionary’ tactics, says analyst, as energy-hungry complex functions such as video generation and deep research proliferate 48147
Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 09/02/2026"The EU has built renewable electricity capacity at impressive speed, but transmission links are limited, preventing clean power from being used efficiently," @bloomberg.com editorial: www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...bloomberg.comEurope’s Electricity Grids Need a Major BoostOn a sunny afternoon, solar farms in Spain can generate far more electricity than local consumers need. But only some of that surplus can flow north to other parts of Europe because transmission links... 1347
Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 02/02/2026🇪🇺 has swapped one risky energy dependency for another by trading Russian fossil gas for US LNG, locking itself into a geopolitical trap. The solution? Wind and solar overtook fossil fuels in the EU electricity mix in 2025, says @taraconnolly.bsky.social www.brusselstimes.com/promoted/194... 12611
Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 03/02/2026Rising temps provoke extreme weather events around the world. 🗣️And, finally, fossil fuel companies could be forced to pay some of the price of their damage to the climate, and the ultra-rich subjected to a global wealth tax, if new rules are agreed under the UN. www.theguardian.com/environment/... 088
Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 22/01/2026👍 Good news from new @ember-energy.org research: wind and solar overtook fossil fuels in the EU electricity mix for the first time ever in 2025. 🌪️ and ☀️ made up a record 30% of 🇪🇺 electricity, up from 20% just five years ago. Read the full electricity review below 👇 ember-energy.org/latest-insig... 0105
Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 19/01/2026This month’s electricity blackout in Berlin has sparked interest in balcony solar & batteries, but true energy resilience isn’t about everyone going it alone. Storage, flexible demand & decentralised renewables work best as part of a strong, well-planned system. beyondfossilfuels.org/2026/01/19/w... 044
Nina Tramullas @ninatramullas.bsky.social · 10/01/202610th of January 🤯 Tax the super rich www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comWorld’s richest 1% have already used fair share of emissions for 2026, says OxfamRichest 1% took 10 days while wealthiest 0.1% needed just three days to exhaust annual carbon budget, study shows 000
Reposted by Nina TramullasSimon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 28/11/2025SCOOP: Carbon Brief has exclusively obtained a list of 84 countries "opposed" to adding a fossil-fuel roadmap to COP30 deal – but our analysis found a series of contradictions & likely errors For eg 14 on list are also roadmap "supporters" Read more➡️ www.carbonbrief.org/... 66934
Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 17/12/2025This year, the data told a clear story: clean energy is gaining momentum, but policy choices still decide whether it tops the charts or stays stuck in the queue. Here’s our Clean Energy Wrapped: the trends, the numbers, and the signals Europe can't ignore. 210426
Nina Tramullas @ninatramullas.bsky.social · 15/12/2025Sabes ese momento en que nadie quiere poner etiquetas en una relación porque ya se sobreentiende, pero en realidad hay dudas... Eso es muy de 2020, ahora se lleva más el dar la cara y hablar claro. ⬇️ España debe anunciar oficialmente lo que ya somos, un estado libre de carbón 010
Nina Tramullas @ninatramullas.bsky.social · 27/11/2025Si el cambio climático o la salud no son razones suficientes para acabar definitivamente con la energía proviniente de las minas de carbón... que lo sea este dato sobre su obsolencia: ➡️ El carbón ha representado sólo el 1% de la energía en España en lo que llevamos de año. 010
Reposted by Nina TramullasExtinction Rebellion Global @xrglobal.bsky.social · 19/11/2025The collapse of civilisation is on the horizon, but it’s never on the front pages. 325174
Reposted by Nina TramullasJan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 18/11/2025Europe's electricity system is changing rapidly and often in places that don't make the headlines. Look at Estonia - not that long ago and fossil fuels dominated around 90% of electricity generation. Today solar and wind eat more and more into the share of fossil fuel-generated electricity. 703963843
Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 19/11/2025In the US, some states have seen electric bills climb 12-16% higher this year. Why? Their high concentration of data centres and capacity-market costs. Europe must regulate unchecked data centre growth and power them with new and additional renewables. www.cnbc.com/2025/11/14/d...cnbc.comData centers are concentrated in these states. Here's what's happening to electricity pricesResidential utility bills rose 6% on average nationwide in August compared with the same period last year, according to the Energy Information Administration. 073
Reposted by Nina TramullasBeyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 18/11/2025"Today I call on every major tech film to power all data centres with 100% renewables by 2030," says Antonio Guterres. But that's not enough. New @ouest-france.fr video highlights our message: data centres must be powered by new AND additional renewables. www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6m3...youtube.comIntelligence artificielle et objectifs climatiques sont-ils compatibles ?YouTube video by Ouest-France 061