We need a rapid and far-reaching transition of our energy system if we want to remain compatible with the Paris Agreement’s goal to limit temperature rise to 1,5°C.
Fossil gas is still a widely used fuel for power generation, heating of buildings and industrial processes. Even though it is often claimed to be a transition fuel, it is not a low carbon energy source able to contribute to global and EU’s climate commitments.
CAN Europe position on the use of gas in the future energy system
More than three-quarters of the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions stem from our energy consumption, therefore it is vital to stop burning fossil fuels to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C, the
On November 15, 2023, almost two years after the European Commission’s initial proposal, the European institutions reached a final agreement on the text of the EU Methane Regulation. This is
POSITION PAPER The Russian invasion of Ukraine changes the perspective on the gas package and even further underlines the need to move away from fossil gas. The Russian invasion of
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