Energy Supply
Dirty energy production
One quarter of Europe’s electricity is generated by burning coal, even though this fuel produces more than double the carbon dioxide pollution than natural gas for each unit produced.
As nearly half of Europe’s power stations will need to be replaced within the next 20 years, it is vital to move our electricity system rapidly towards more environmentally responsible development.
European policy to develop a sustainable power system must reduce fossil fuel use and prioritise renewable sources as well as energy efficiency and savings.
The capture and geological storage of carbon dioxide (CCS) is in principle accepted by WWF for limited purposes, while support for individual initiatives depends on the specific circumstances.
European policy to develop a sustainable power system must reduce fossil fuel use and prioritise renewable sources as well as energy efficiency and savings.
The capture and geological storage of carbon dioxide (CCS) is in principle accepted by WWF for limited purposes, while support for individual initiatives depends on the specific circumstances.
dirty energy production
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Mark Johnston
Senior Policy Adviser, Climate & Energy
WWF European Policy Office
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Latest position papers & publications
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Letter to EC's President Barroso from 100+ organisations on biofuels
Over 100 civil society organisations, including WWF European Policy Office, have written to European Commission's President Barroso and his Commissioner colleagues calling for the full climate impact ...
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WWF’s recommendations for sustainability criteria for forest based biomass
WWF urges the EU and Member States to introduce legally binding sustainability criteria for biomass used for electricity, heating and cooling in Europe.