Beyond Fossil Fuels

🇷🇴's Mintia gas plant began operating despite warnings it'll be economically unviable by 2035. It's estimated to emit 5 million tonnes of CO₂/year. Meanwhile, battery storage capacity has surged to over 1 GW. Why lock in more gas if cleaner flex is already here? beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/08/05/g...

🇵🇱's coal-to-gas switch faces a growing challenge: water. For the 2nd time, authorities have annulled the environmental decision for a planned gas unit. The latest ruling was on procedural grounds, but concerns remain over the plant’s water use, climate impacts and risks to fish in the Vistula.

8,000 people took to the streets in Germany to defend renewables last week. Proposed changes to its renewables package risk slowing wind & solar expansion while opening the door to more state support for gas power plants. 🇩🇪 needs more renewables, grids and storage, not more barriers to clean energy!

The UK is considering cuts to heat pump grants to free up money for defence spending. Having spent £80bn responding to the last gas crisis, why cut support to get off gas instead of making polluters pay? Energy security starts with breaking our dependence on fossil fuels. www.ft.com/content/e67a...

The EU is pushing back against efforts to delay key IPCC climate reports until 2029. With #COP31 around the corner, it's up-to-date climate science that should inform climate action instead of negotiations being held hostage to fossil fuel interests. www.ft.com/content/39f9...

People protesting changes to 🇩🇪's Grids package and Renewable Energy Sources Act today are clear: expand, don’t slow down! In Neumünster, BürgerEnergie Nord shows how grid digitalisation delays can stop communities benefiting from rooftop solar & lowering their bills. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwdc...

Winter is coming, but the million euro question is are we ready for it? Our webinar with @eurcorrespond.bsky.social @e3g.bsky.social @wemeanbusiness.bsky.social @ember-energy.org @vznrwenergie.bsky.social takes a look at how prepared we are for the upcoming months. 👀 www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-23...

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...

#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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

💥 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...

🚨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...

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...

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...

“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...

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/...

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.

🇩🇪 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...

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...

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!

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...

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...

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...

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/...

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...

⚡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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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-...

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...

👉 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...

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.

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...

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...