Renewables

In Poland, the debate on the ecological transition is polluted by government-driven pro-nuclear propaganda.

Plans for the expansion of offshore wind in Spain were met by protests from the fishing sector, environmentalists, and civil society. The biggest backlash has come from the North Atlantic marine region. Where the lack of dialogue has led to confrontation, can climate citizens’ assemblies pave a way to just transition?

Rosa Martínez Rodríguez spoke with Héctor Tejero about the backlash against renewables in Spain.

In Spain, the installation of large renewable energy plants generates contrasts. Local populations concerned at the transformation of their homelands on the one hand. A climate that cannot wait on the other. The films Alcarras and As Bestas brought these divisions that risk undermining the energy transition to the big screen.

A photo essay on the inhabitants of a small Italian island creating energy security for their community.

Helen Thompson uncovers the roots of the energy crisis and the fractures within Europe when it comes to energy policy.

Beyond sustainability, energy communities also foster democratic principles and local autonomy. Yet in parts of Europe they still face many hurdles.

Housing markets in Europe are unsustainable on many levels. Effective policies are urgently needed to avert a crisis.

With the REPowerEU plan, the EU is missing an important opportunity to bring its energy security policy in line with its climate goals.

Gabriela Cabaña and Mario Diaz look ask who will bear the costs of Europe’s nascent hydrogen economy.