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Poland: Merely looking backward is not a way forward
16 March 2012
A veto is an act of desperation, but it carries weight if used wisely. The more you use it, the more meaningless it becomes. The Polish media is already speculating about the prospect of a third Polish veto, if the Low-Carbon Roadmap is on the agenda of the June Energy Council. By stubbornly rejecting the EU’s shared vision to move towards a green energy future, Poland is ultimately vetoing modernisation of its own economy and further isolating itself. Meanwhile the EU’s climate agenda remains very much alive, and is strongly supported by the other 26 Member States. This support was bolstered by the European Parliament’s endorsement of the ‘Low Carbon Roadmap’ on the 15 March.
It didn’t come as a surprise that Poland used another veto at the last Environment Ministers meeting on Friday.
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Dirty Oil Diplomacy
12 March 2012
Dirty Oil Diplomacy: The Canadian Government’s Global Push to Sell the Tar Sands
Climate Action Network Canada has just launched their latest publication Dirty Oil Diplomacy. Based on hundreds of documents obtained under the Canadian freedom of information laws, the publication clearly outlines the Canadian government’s strategy for selling tar sands across the globe.
It exposes the domestic and foreign strategies for selling tar sands, Canada’s fastest growing source of greenhouse gas emissions.The report also details the Pan European Oil Sands Advocacy Strategy created by the Canadian government, which was initiated in January 2010 at a number of Canadian Embassies in Europe. The strategy sought to strengthen links with relevant industry partners, while changing the perception of tar sands.
The full report is available here, and executive summaries in English and French are also available to download.
Poland holds EU climate ambition hostage
09 March 2012
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[Brussels, March 9, 2012] – Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe was appalled to see the obstructionist tactics used by Poland ahead of today’s meeting of Environment Ministers. While Poland seems intent on skirting its climate responsibilities, other EU countries were ready to support increased climate ambition by 2020 and to approve milestones for a cost effective emissions reductions pathway by 2050.
The outcome of today’s Environment Council shows the EU is failing to fix the floundering carbon market [1], to grasp the benefits of increased climate ambition and to respond to the progress made in the international climate negotiations.
“Poland has once again shown its true colours as a progress blocker,” said Wendel Trio, Director of CAN Europe. “Poland has further isolated itself from the rest of the EU, and its own citizens, who support more climate efforts. Ultimately, Poland may end up missing out on access to European funds to support low-carbon investments.”
Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe is calling on the Danish Presidency and EU Heads of State to raise this issue at the next EU Summit and take the necessary measures to increase Europe's climate ambition and bring Poland in line.
Editors’ Notes:
Environment Council conclusions can be found here.
[1] In the second half of 2011, the carbon price lost 50% of its value.
CAN Europe is recognized as Europe's leading network working on climate and energy issues. With over 150 members in 27 European countries, CAN-E unites to work to prevent dangerous climate change and promote sustainable energy and environment policy in Europe.
CAN-E MEDIA ADVISORY - Poland holds EU climate ambition hostage
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