@beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social - Beyond Fossil Fuels

08 Apr 2026 12:09 +0000

Banks have allocated over $40 billion to companies developing new gas plants, locking Europe into more fossil fuel dependence. The worst offenders ⬇️ Barclays BNP Paribas Santander Banks: stop funding gas. Invest in renewables for affordable energy & cleaner air. https://reclaimfinance.org/site/en/2026/04/08/the-price-of-gas-the-hidden-costs-of-european-banks-support-for-gas-power-expansion

02 Apr 2026 08:39 +0000

A reminder amid the noise: wind and solar outperformed fossil fuels in electricity supply last year. The transition is still happening. We need to get rid of volatile, costly gas that harms the planet, energy security and household energy bills! Our take 👇 https://beyondfossilfuels.org/2026/03/17/rising-fossil-gas-prices-highlight-need-for-structural-energy-reforms-in-europe/ [contains quote post or other embedded content]

01 Apr 2026 10:42 +0000

Europe risks “stranded renewables” ⚡ At least 120 GW of clean power is stuck due to grid constraints, with half of countries lacking capacity to connect new projects @ember-energy.org's new analysis shows. Fixing grid access is critical for energy security. https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/crossed-wires-grid-capacity-could-block-eu-energy-security/

01 Apr 2026 08:56 +0000

ICYMI: Big Tech says AI can solve climate change. The actual data says not so fast. Learn why/how so many claims about AI’s climate benefit are a hoax: ➡️ https://beyondfossilfuels.org/2026/02/17/the-ai-climate-hoax-behind-the-curtain-of-how-big-tech-greenwashes-impacts/

31 Mar 2026 08:41 +0000

“Staying stuck on the rollercoaster of global oil and gas prices will help nobody,” says Rachel Reeves to G7. And returning to coal, like 🇮🇹 and maybe 🇩🇪, is an archaic step backwards. Renewables work and "that transition is strongest when countries act together." https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/29/rachel-reeves-to-tell-g7-accelerating-shift-to-clean-energy-is-best-defence-against-energy-price-shocks

30 Mar 2026 12:20 +0000

🇮🇹 is delaying its coal phaseout from 2025 to 2038, keeping some of its oldest, dirtiest power plants alive for electricity that only provides <1% of supply. Doubling down on fossil fuels in the name of “energy security” is a lose-lose strategy. https://beyondfossilfuels.org/2026/03/30/italy-delays-coal-phase-out-to-2038/

26 Mar 2026 10:13 +0000

Irish households are already struggling with soaring energy bills. But data centres’ exploding electricity demand is making things worse. Consumers are paying through levies that fund capacity subsidies while Big Tech profits from the AI boom. We break it down 👇 https://beyondfossilfuels.org/2026/03/26/irelands-capacity-market-renewal/

25 Mar 2026 13:33 +0000

In a year, 🇮🇹 could replace >85% of its Qatari gas demand with renewables, energy efficiency & electrification, finds @eccoclimate.bsky.social. The last 15%? Existing import infrastructure, spare capacity & capturing methane from flaring & venting — no new gas needed. https://eccoclimate.org/italy-could-replace-qatari-lng-in-one-year-with-renewables-and-energy-efficiency/

25 Mar 2026 10:53 +0000

Today's energy crisis shows the risk of imported fossil fuels, so why plan even more gas in 🇪🇺? 🇩🇪: the need for gas disappears when storage & flexibility are included. 🇵🇱: batteries are already beating gas in capacity auctions. 🇪🇸: wind & solar cut gas dependence. https://beyondfossilfuels.org/2026/03/24/fuelling-the-fire-more-gas-means-less-energy-security/

24 Mar 2026 13:15 +0000

🇬🇧 Energy secretary Ed Miliband says the Iran war shows clean power is “essential” as the UK announces measures to ramp up solar and heat pumps for households. From 2028, no new homes will join the gas network, and solar panels will cover 40% of ground floor space. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czjw7klkjm2o

23 Mar 2026 07:32 +0000

Electricity market integration can't come at our planet's expense. Without strong environmental safeguards, cross-border power trade risks locking in pollution instead of accelerating clean energy. A truly integrated market is clean, compliant, fossil-free. New @ceebankwatch.bsky.social #CBAM blog 👇 [contains quote post or other embedded content]

20 Mar 2026 13:42 +0000

A year after the Iberian blackout, the verdict is clear: grid failure, NOT renewables, was the root cause of the incident. And today, amidst a fresh energy crisis, it's also clear renewables are protecting 🇪🇸 consumers from price spikes. Read the ENTSO-E report 👇 https://www.entsoe.eu/news/2026/03/20/entso-e-publishes-expert-panel-final-report-on-28-april-2025-blackout-in-spain-and-portugal/

19 Mar 2026 14:06 +0000

Geopolitical 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.

19 Mar 2026 10:40 +0000

Gas sets UK electricity prices 85% of the time—despite generating just ¼ of power, leaving bills exposed to crises. New research shows if the govt can break this link, household bills could be reduced by > £200, & stop windfall profits for renewables companies. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/19/stopping-gas-dictating-uk-energy-price-could-cut-bills-by-200-thinktank-says https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/19/stopping-gas-dictating-uk-energy-price-could-cut-bills-by-200-thinktank-says?utm_source=cbnewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=2026-03-19&utm_campaign=Daily+Briefing+Iran+strikes+intensify+UK+to+cut+climate+aid+Rampant+greed+for+oil+

18 Mar 2026 13:01 +0000

At Monday’s Energy Council, Ursula von der Leyen rightly stressed upgrading Europe’s electricity grid for energy independence. But grid planning needs real transparency & independent oversight to deliver value and break from fossil fuels. Here's our breakdown 👉 https://beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/05/13/how-europes-grid-operators-are-preparing-for-the-energy-transition-a-snapshot-of-electricity-transmission-system-operator-practices-and-plans/

18 Mar 2026 08:56 +0000

Today's energy crisis will increase electricity prices, but it's not the root cause. It's time for govts to adopt structural fixes to cut energy bills and reduce exposure to volatile fossil fuel markets ahead of the European Council this week. Our suggestions 👇 https://beyondfossilfuels.org/2026/03/17/rising-fossil-gas-prices-highlight-need-for-structural-energy-reforms-in-europe/

17 Mar 2026 11:01 +0000

The escalation in the Middle East is a stark reminder of the EU’s fossil reliance. New analysis from @ember-energy.org finds rising fossil prices are driving up import costs, +€2.5bn in just 10 days, with potential knock-on effects on power prices. Countries less reliant on gas are more insulated. [contains quote post or other embedded content]

16 Mar 2026 12:11 +0000

Ahead of the 🇪🇺 General Affairs Council tomorrow, a reminder that regions most affected by the transition can’t be left behind. The new budget proposal risks centralising decisions and cutting support. Strong, place-based funding is key to a just and fast decarbonisation. 👇 [contains quote post or other embedded content]

13 Mar 2026 13:40 +0000

Türkiye hosting #COP31 brings both responsibility and opportunity in the global climate effort. To be truly action-oriented, the shift must start at home. Efforts to keep the coal sector afloat through public subsidies undermines climate leadership the world needs. https://www.bbc.com/turkce/articles/cg7ek8nz9r9o

13 Mar 2026 11:29 +0000

Good news! The Citizens Energy Package from the 🇪🇺 Commission could enable 16M households & 630k SMEs to produce their own renewables by 2030. But we’re missing the how. DSOs must play a more proactive role to make this happen. Our recommendations 👇 https://beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/11/18/from-gatekeepers-to-enablers-reimagining-distribution-system-operators-for-a-renewable-future/

12 Mar 2026 11:53 +0000

Weakening the EU ETS would increase regulatory risk, delay investment decisions and undermine Europe’s climate leadership. Ahead of the European Council, we’re urging EU leaders to safeguard a strong and predictable carbon pricing framework. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4s4pzRg

11 Mar 2026 13:28 +0000

New poll in 🇩🇪 finds: 👉 72% believe a dependence on fossil fuel supplies increases the risk of international conflicts 👉 57% see fossil fuel dependence as a threat to national security 👉 58% want the energy transition prioritised. Time for the government to listen & accelerate the energy transition. [contains quote post or other embedded content]

11 Mar 2026 10:20 +0000

A dependancy is still a dependancy, no matter where it comes from. Changing fossil gas supplier from Russia to the US in 2022 didn't make 🇪🇺's energy system more resilient. Once again - the way to ensure the continent's energy security is through electrification, renewables and clean flexibility. [contains quote post or other embedded content]

10 Mar 2026 15:20 +0000

Gas is Europe’s most critical vulnerability, and countries that rely on it for electricity production, like 🇮🇹, 🇬🇷, or 🇮🇪, could see a big increase in bills. Meanwhile, countries using more renewable energy, like 🇪🇸 & 🇵🇹 are more resilient against the price shocks. Read more @eurcorrespond.bsky.social 👇 [contains quote post or other embedded content]

10 Mar 2026 10:42 +0000

What 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

09 Mar 2026 15:01 +0000

War 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. https://beyondfossilfuels.org/2026/03/09/the-middle-east-war-and-europes-new-energy-price-shock/

09 Mar 2026 10:21 +0000

We all know a diet soda with a fast food burger doesn’t make it healthy. So when Big Tech promises AI will solve the climate crisis – despite no evidence that consumer platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Copilot actually do – take it with a big pinch of salt. 👀 https://beyondfossilfuels.org/2026/02/17/the-ai-climate-hoax-behind-the-curtain-of-how-big-tech-greenwashes-impacts/

05 Mar 2026 10:42 +0000

The Climate Network has called on Türkiye’s #COP31 presidency to show real leadership: leave coal behind, commit to a #justtransition, and accelerate a full fossil fuel phaseout. As climate impacts intensify everywhere, COP31 cannot be reduced to diplomatic symbolism. https://iklimagi.org/en/climate-network-statement-on-cop31/

04 Mar 2026 13:47 +0000

🇮🇹's high power prices aren’t caused by the ETS but by exposure to volatile 🌍 gas markets. "Subsidising gas would lock in the very vulnerability it claims to fix," writes Luca Bergamaschi of @eccoclimate.bsky.social. The fix? Cut gas from price formation & accelerate renewables + clean flexibility. [contains quote post or other embedded content]