Category Archives: Energy
Five reasons to ban fracking in the EU
Did you know that eleven European Union countries are involved with fracking? A recent EU study shows that Austria, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, and the United Kingdom have already authorised or plan to authorise
Five reasons to ban fracking in the EU
Did you know that eleven European Union countries are involved with fracking? A recent EU study shows that Austria, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, and the United Kingdom have already authorised or plan to authorise
TTIP threatens success of Paris climate agreement
It is a month after the Paris agreement to tackle climate change was finalised, but the debate has yet to die down. The deal has been welcomed by many – indeed the fact that 195 countries reached an at least
TTIP threatens success of Paris climate agreement
It is a month after the Paris agreement to tackle climate change was finalised, but the debate has yet to die down. The deal has been welcomed by many – indeed the fact that 195 countries reached an at least
Maintaining a Quaker voice in a “growth and jobs” narrative
The European Commission is currently running a consultation on the Europe 2020 strategy for economic growth and job creation, and QCEA published its answers last Wednesday (15th October). QCEA focussed on the environmental and climate targets within the strategy. They
Maintaining a Quaker voice in a “growth and jobs” narrative
The European Commission is currently running a consultation on the Europe 2020 strategy for economic growth and job creation, and QCEA published its answers last Wednesday (15th October). QCEA focussed on the environmental and climate targets within the strategy. They
New Commission under the spotlight
The new European Parliament was elected in May, but the formation of the new Commission – the EU’s civil service and where legislation originates – is still going on. And, in case you are wondering, there is still time to
New Commission under the spotlight
The new European Parliament was elected in May, but the formation of the new Commission – the EU’s civil service and where legislation originates – is still going on. And, in case you are wondering, there is still time to
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP): Short term gain for long term pain?
From the very beginning, facilitating trade has been a key aim of the European Union (EU) and its predecessors. One of the current trade projects being negotiated is the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, which enters the second stage of
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP): Short term gain for long term pain?
From the very beginning, facilitating trade has been a key aim of the European Union (EU) and its predecessors. One of the current trade projects being negotiated is the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, which enters the second stage of
Q&A: What the EU and its citizens can do to prevent fracking
In a recent blog, I discussed the numerous dangers of the prospect of exploiting shale gas (fracking) in Europe. Fracking poses serious dangers to the health of the environment and people, including the leakage of potent greenhouse gases, the chemical
Q&A: What the EU and its citizens can do to prevent fracking
In a recent blog, I discussed the numerous dangers of the prospect of exploiting shale gas (fracking) in Europe. Fracking poses serious dangers to the health of the environment and people, including the leakage of potent greenhouse gases, the chemical
Energy for Change?
Recommendations for the EU’s 2030 Climate and Energy Targets. “We do not own the world, and its riches are not ours to dispose of at will. Show a loving consideration for all creatures, and seek to maintain the beauty and
Energy for Change?
Recommendations for the EU’s 2030 Climate and Energy Targets. “We do not own the world, and its riches are not ours to dispose of at will. Show a loving consideration for all creatures, and seek to maintain the beauty and
Overwhelming Citizen Response in EU Fracking Debate
If you’re reading this in Europe, the likelihood is that you are sitting not too far from shale gas reserves, or even on top of them. The map below shows Europe’s major unconventional natural gas resources (shale gas and coalbed
Overwhelming Citizen Response in EU Fracking Debate
If you’re reading this in Europe, the likelihood is that you are sitting not too far from shale gas reserves, or even on top of them. The map below shows Europe’s major unconventional natural gas resources (shale gas and coalbed
Cyprus: rising tensions as gas bids gain a further international dimension
Along with the newly incumbent Cypriot presidency of the Council of the European Union, Cyprus is also coping with the impacts of a second round of licensing (February – April 2012) for the gas discovered in its Exclusive Economic Zone
Cyprus: rising tensions as gas bids gain a further international dimension
Along with the newly incumbent Cypriot presidency of the Council of the European Union, Cyprus is also coping with the impacts of a second round of licensing (February – April 2012) for the gas discovered in its Exclusive Economic Zone
The QCEA Blog 