A coalition of 8 NGOs are calling on the European Commission to set a fossil fuel phase out date in its forthcoming 2040 target. It's time for the EU to align its own policies with those that it pushed for in the final agreement from COP28. Read the letter 👉 transportenvironment.org/discover/fossi…

The German Council of Economic Experts - traditionally as far from being a fiscal dove as you can get - is now advocating for a makeover of the German debt brake. Real sign that the debate in DE is shifting.

Around 50% of the gas used in the UK is imported, but there is a 'financial and security cost associated with importing gas, and that cost – just like carbon – needs to be reflected in every government energy policy decision' writes Richard Lowes. rusi.org/explore-our-re…

So great to have you join us Richard Smith. Follow him for all things global #gas demand, EU-MENA #energy cooperation and more.

This is probably the only chart you need to see on the question of Biden's "pause" on new LNG approvals It shows that the world *already* has more than enough LNG capacity built or under construction, unless we collectively trash our global climate goals carbonbrief.org/qa-what-does-b…

Not a good look as we’ve just agreed a “transition away from fossil fuels” at #COP28. All the while insulating homes would be much more effective for #energysecurity and peoples’ disposable incomes.

Kind in postapokalyptischer Zukunft froh, dass Vorfahren ihm keine Schulden hinterlassen haben 🔗 der-postillon.com/2024/02/schuld… der-postillon.com/2024/02/schuld…

Valuable exchange with Brazil’s Minister Fernando Haddad on reducing financing costs for clean energy projects in emerging & developing economies Innovative solutions are needed to unleash spending on a secure, sustainable & affordable energy future for all

An account to follow - proud of my colleague @LaithWhitwham who is involved in this: BAME Climate Professionals Forum BAME Climate Professionals Forum

Oil & gas upstream industry clearly far from being as bullish as a decade ago. The faster energy transition is casting its shadow. Yet, $500bn on O&G are $500bn not spent on renewables, grids and the likes. Let's change that. Thanks for these excellent slides Nat Bullard

Greece now leads the EU in solar penetration.

We have a great job opening in our Berlin/Fossil Fuel Transition team, deadline to apply coming up shortly 👇

NEW 📊 E3G’s 2023 Steel Policy Scorecard reveals limited progress in policy ambition for decarbonising the steel sector. It's time to set emissions reduction targets, implement a market for green steel, and enhance international cooperation. 🛠️🤝 e3g.org/publications/r…

Great numbers from Carbon Brief. In fact - volatile fossil fuel prices huge risk to UK debt pile. Investing in getting people off #gas is the pathway to strengthen economic resilience said Office for Budget Responsibility last year. (summarised here for you x.com/e3g/status/168…)

🚨The UK government officially announced this morning that it will leave the Energy Charter Treaty. This is the most litigated investment treaty in the world and has hugely benefited the fossil industry. A meaningful step forward from the UK! 👏 gov.uk/government/new…

Fantastic opportunity to spearhead E3G - Third Generation Environmentalism work on the energy transition in the EU and work with our wonderful energy transition and Brussels teams. Apply by March 24 e3g.bamboohr.com/careers/147

#Election season starts today for me - today I posted my vote for the #EUelections. As an #EU citizen you can still vote even if based in the UK.

#MaryRobinsons warns: “Governments can’t support the #ParisAgreement and backdoor fossil fuels.” E3G's report shows how wealthy nations are blocking the energy transition by protecting #FossilFuels via Investor-State Dispute Settlement treaties. Report: ow.ly/S6Es50T3UQ9

There's lots of speculation about what happened with recent powercuts across Spain, Portugal and France, and answers may take a while. It's worth bearing in mind 1) Major blackouts in UK & Europe are rare but have happened throughout history - no system is 100% reliable. 🧵

This distinction is important - because a fossil fuel based system means we are wasting 2/3 of the energy we produce. (cc RMI Kingsmill Bond)