01 December 2022
To implement a deal made between state and federal government and energy company RWE, the German parliament passed a law to shut down 3 lignite plants (3GW) in 2030 instead of 2038 and extend the operations of two plants (1.2 GW) from 2022 to 2024. This expedites the lignite exit in NRW from 2038 to 2030.
05 November 2026
Batteries are coming for Europe’s gas plants
By Alexandru Mustață and Ana Afonso Silva Europe’s gas expansion plans are getting a reality check. Rising construction costs, […]
28 October 2026
October 2026 Context AI and data centres are becoming more and more prominent in climate discussions and, building on […]
24 September 2026
Electrification done right: civil society conditions for the “35 by 35” target
Electrification done right: civil society conditions for the “35 by 35” target Open letter to the COP31 Presidencies
22 September 2026
COP31 Electrification pledge: Welcome step change, but guardrails are essential
COP31 President-Designate Murat Kurum will unveil the Presidency’s flagship electrification pledge: to increase electricity’s share of global final energy consumption to 35% by 2035. As a campaign coalition advocating for a renewables-based energy system in Europe, Beyond Fossil Fuels welcomes the Turkish COP31 Presidency’s emphasis on electrification. A step change in the pace of transition is undoubtedly needed at this critical moment. However, we stress that without clear guardrails, the 35-by-35 pledge risks becoming a Trojan horse for expanding fossil fuel use under the guise of climate action, and a missed opportunity for genuine progress.
