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End of an Era: Why every European country needs a coal phase-out plan

Details: Category: Reports & Briefs; Published: 05 December 2015

This report by Greenpeace UK and CAN Europe assesses the impact that the 22 EU member states that still rely on coal power have on Europe’s ability to ensure that climate change is limited to below 2°C.

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End of an Era: Why every European country needs a coal phase-out plan

Latest Publications

Open letter from the Coalition for Higher Ambition

Letter to Energy and Environment Ministers on strategic long-term vision for a climate neutral economy

Report: EU action on Western Balkans’ chronic coal pollution is a unique opportunity to improve health and productivity

NGO letter on the long term climate strategy ahead of the Competitiveness Council

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