Mauro Albrizio
@malbrizio.bsky.social
European Affairs Director of Legambiente
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Bring the ‘D’ - decarbonisation - back to IAA!
Today, EVP Sejourne was meant to present EU's grand plan on Industrial Accelerator Act. But after delays, back-and-forths and more delays - today is not the day.
But worry not! Together with our members, we put together our wishes & demands for IAA.
Today, EVP Sejourne was meant to present EU's grand plan on Industrial Accelerator Act. But after delays, back-and-forths and more delays - today is not the day.
But worry not! Together with our members, we put together our wishes & demands for IAA.
The Industrial Accelerator Act: Unlocking EU Industrial Transformation with Targeted Demand Measures
The Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) is set to become acornerstone of EU industrial policy. By creating lead markets for cleaner products, it can finally address a critical gap on the demand side and…
caneurope.org
January 29, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Bring the ‘D’ - decarbonisation - back to IAA!
Today, EVP Sejourne was meant to present EU's grand plan on Industrial Accelerator Act. But after delays, back-and-forths and more delays - today is not the day.
But worry not! Together with our members, we put together our wishes & demands for IAA.
Today, EVP Sejourne was meant to present EU's grand plan on Industrial Accelerator Act. But after delays, back-and-forths and more delays - today is not the day.
But worry not! Together with our members, we put together our wishes & demands for IAA.
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A new report from the @ec.europa.eu, published today, confirms what we already knew: the societal costs of PFAS pollution are enormous!
💶The Commission estimates that inaction on PFAS could cost society up to €1.7 trillion by 2050.
www.politico.eu/article/fore...
💶The Commission estimates that inaction on PFAS could cost society up to €1.7 trillion by 2050.
www.politico.eu/article/fore...
January 29, 2026 at 12:20 PM
A new report from the @ec.europa.eu, published today, confirms what we already knew: the societal costs of PFAS pollution are enormous!
💶The Commission estimates that inaction on PFAS could cost society up to €1.7 trillion by 2050.
www.politico.eu/article/fore...
💶The Commission estimates that inaction on PFAS could cost society up to €1.7 trillion by 2050.
www.politico.eu/article/fore...
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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The #EUIndia statement’s reference to the #ParisAgreement is timely.
But words aren’t enough: the agenda still lacks safeguards and a 1.5°C-compatible pathway. Credibility depends on delivery at home.
Read more on the details from CAN South Asia ⬇️
www.deccanherald.com/opinion/indi...
But words aren’t enough: the agenda still lacks safeguards and a 1.5°C-compatible pathway. Credibility depends on delivery at home.
Read more on the details from CAN South Asia ⬇️
www.deccanherald.com/opinion/indi...
India-EU Summit 2026: Historic FTA and Strategic Agenda
16th India-EU Summit 2026: PM Modi and EU leaders conclude historic Free Trade Agreement and launch Towards 2030 Strategic Agenda in New Delhi.
www.deccanherald.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:45 PM
The #EUIndia statement’s reference to the #ParisAgreement is timely.
But words aren’t enough: the agenda still lacks safeguards and a 1.5°C-compatible pathway. Credibility depends on delivery at home.
Read more on the details from CAN South Asia ⬇️
www.deccanherald.com/opinion/indi...
But words aren’t enough: the agenda still lacks safeguards and a 1.5°C-compatible pathway. Credibility depends on delivery at home.
Read more on the details from CAN South Asia ⬇️
www.deccanherald.com/opinion/indi...
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🚗 Our European car market monitor is now available.
In 2025, BEVs reached a 19% market share.
🏭 European car manufacturers’ pools average CO₂ emissions 97g CO₂/km, 4 grams from their next target.
👉 theicct.org/publication/...
In 2025, BEVs reached a 19% market share.
🏭 European car manufacturers’ pools average CO₂ emissions 97g CO₂/km, 4 grams from their next target.
👉 theicct.org/publication/...
January 26, 2026 at 8:22 AM
🚗 Our European car market monitor is now available.
In 2025, BEVs reached a 19% market share.
🏭 European car manufacturers’ pools average CO₂ emissions 97g CO₂/km, 4 grams from their next target.
👉 theicct.org/publication/...
In 2025, BEVs reached a 19% market share.
🏭 European car manufacturers’ pools average CO₂ emissions 97g CO₂/km, 4 grams from their next target.
👉 theicct.org/publication/...
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☀️ Good news! Renewables keep pushing fossil fuels out of the EU electricity mix.
In 2025, wind and solar power was 291 TWh higher than in 2021. The fossil fuel share went down by 257 TWh.
You can explore the data in our Bruegel European Clean Tech Tracker: european-clean-tech-tracker.bruegel.org
In 2025, wind and solar power was 291 TWh higher than in 2021. The fossil fuel share went down by 257 TWh.
You can explore the data in our Bruegel European Clean Tech Tracker: european-clean-tech-tracker.bruegel.org
January 27, 2026 at 3:15 PM
☀️ Good news! Renewables keep pushing fossil fuels out of the EU electricity mix.
In 2025, wind and solar power was 291 TWh higher than in 2021. The fossil fuel share went down by 257 TWh.
You can explore the data in our Bruegel European Clean Tech Tracker: european-clean-tech-tracker.bruegel.org
In 2025, wind and solar power was 291 TWh higher than in 2021. The fossil fuel share went down by 257 TWh.
You can explore the data in our Bruegel European Clean Tech Tracker: european-clean-tech-tracker.bruegel.org
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Today is International Day of Clean Energy 🧹 Europe, time to do some real cleaning!
🌍 CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels are still rising worldwide, fuelling the climate crisis that impacts us all.
🇪🇺 The EU is one of the world’s largest fossil fuel consumers, but this can and is changing.
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🌍 CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels are still rising worldwide, fuelling the climate crisis that impacts us all.
🇪🇺 The EU is one of the world’s largest fossil fuel consumers, but this can and is changing.
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January 26, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Today is International Day of Clean Energy 🧹 Europe, time to do some real cleaning!
🌍 CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels are still rising worldwide, fuelling the climate crisis that impacts us all.
🇪🇺 The EU is one of the world’s largest fossil fuel consumers, but this can and is changing.
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🌍 CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels are still rising worldwide, fuelling the climate crisis that impacts us all.
🇪🇺 The EU is one of the world’s largest fossil fuel consumers, but this can and is changing.
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🌱 In 2025, for the first time wind and solar generated more electricity than fossil fuels in the EU, supplying nearly half of Europe’s power, as shown by @ember-energy.org 's latest report.
☀️ Solar alone grew by more than 20% compared to 2024, increasing in every EU country.
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☀️ Solar alone grew by more than 20% compared to 2024, increasing in every EU country.
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January 26, 2026 at 9:08 AM
🌱 In 2025, for the first time wind and solar generated more electricity than fossil fuels in the EU, supplying nearly half of Europe’s power, as shown by @ember-energy.org 's latest report.
☀️ Solar alone grew by more than 20% compared to 2024, increasing in every EU country.
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☀️ Solar alone grew by more than 20% compared to 2024, increasing in every EU country.
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The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
January 25, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
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NEW | Wind and solar generated more power than fossil fuels in the EU for the FIRST time ever.
🌪️ and ☀️ made up a RECORD 30% of 🇪🇺 electricity, up from 20% just five years ago.
https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/european-electricity-review-2026/
🌪️ and ☀️ made up a RECORD 30% of 🇪🇺 electricity, up from 20% just five years ago.
https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/european-electricity-review-2026/
January 22, 2026 at 7:01 AM
NEW | Wind and solar generated more power than fossil fuels in the EU for the FIRST time ever.
🌪️ and ☀️ made up a RECORD 30% of 🇪🇺 electricity, up from 20% just five years ago.
https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/european-electricity-review-2026/
🌪️ and ☀️ made up a RECORD 30% of 🇪🇺 electricity, up from 20% just five years ago.
https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/european-electricity-review-2026/
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The White House doesn’t care about environment, health or suffer of people. Peace, justice, cooperation or prosperity are not among its priorities.
Not even the great legacy of US to global governance.
And they spell it out.
HTTPS://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/climate/trump-un-climate-treaty.html
Not even the great legacy of US to global governance.
And they spell it out.
HTTPS://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/climate/trump-un-climate-treaty.html
Trump Pulls Out of Global Climate Treaty
www.nytimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:53 AM
The White House doesn’t care about environment, health or suffer of people. Peace, justice, cooperation or prosperity are not among its priorities.
Not even the great legacy of US to global governance.
And they spell it out.
HTTPS://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/climate/trump-un-climate-treaty.html
Not even the great legacy of US to global governance.
And they spell it out.
HTTPS://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/climate/trump-un-climate-treaty.html
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Our 24 governors' commitment to the Paris Agreement & slashing climate pollution will endure — no matter what.
Read the letter we sent to the UNFCCC last year making it clear that climate action will continue in the U.S. ⬇️
usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...
Read the letter we sent to the UNFCCC last year making it clear that climate action will continue in the U.S. ⬇️
usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...
January 7, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Our 24 governors' commitment to the Paris Agreement & slashing climate pollution will endure — no matter what.
Read the letter we sent to the UNFCCC last year making it clear that climate action will continue in the U.S. ⬇️
usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...
Read the letter we sent to the UNFCCC last year making it clear that climate action will continue in the U.S. ⬇️
usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...
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Our Chair Gina McCarthy slams the Trump administration’s proposed withdrawal from the UNFCCC, calling the decision “shortsighted and foolish”.
📝Read her full statement here: www.americaisallin.com/america-all-...
📝Read her full statement here: www.americaisallin.com/america-all-...
America Is All In Chair Gina McCarthy Slams Trump Administration’s Withdrawal from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change as “Shortsighted” and “Foolish”
www.americaisallin.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Our Chair Gina McCarthy slams the Trump administration’s proposed withdrawal from the UNFCCC, calling the decision “shortsighted and foolish”.
📝Read her full statement here: www.americaisallin.com/america-all-...
📝Read her full statement here: www.americaisallin.com/america-all-...
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It's 2026 - and our fight for climate justice continues stronger than ever!
Through our 200+ wide network of climate & social justice organisations across Europe, we will keep doing our utmost to stop the backtracking of climate laws, push for energy transition & make polluters pay their fair share
Through our 200+ wide network of climate & social justice organisations across Europe, we will keep doing our utmost to stop the backtracking of climate laws, push for energy transition & make polluters pay their fair share
January 1, 2026 at 11:13 AM
It's 2026 - and our fight for climate justice continues stronger than ever!
Through our 200+ wide network of climate & social justice organisations across Europe, we will keep doing our utmost to stop the backtracking of climate laws, push for energy transition & make polluters pay their fair share
Through our 200+ wide network of climate & social justice organisations across Europe, we will keep doing our utmost to stop the backtracking of climate laws, push for energy transition & make polluters pay their fair share
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Silver tongued accomplices of the fossil fuel lobby are easy to find in the @nytimes.com - shamefully claiming pragmatism as they amplify the root problem. A pox on their house.
Oh look, more of the same from the New York Times playing down renewables/decarbonization and playing up nuclear and natural gas (w/ mythical "capture). This time via David Victor, whom I identified as a problematic actor in the climate space in "The #NewClimateWar" (bookshop.org/p/books/the-...)
December 27, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Silver tongued accomplices of the fossil fuel lobby are easy to find in the @nytimes.com - shamefully claiming pragmatism as they amplify the root problem. A pox on their house.
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This Day in Labor History: December 22, 1988. The Brazilian rubber worker, union leader, and environmental activist Chico Mendes was murdered by a rancher named Darcy Alves who hated everything he stood for. Let's talk about this horrible moment but also Mendes' great movement!
December 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM
This Day in Labor History: December 22, 1988. The Brazilian rubber worker, union leader, and environmental activist Chico Mendes was murdered by a rancher named Darcy Alves who hated everything he stood for. Let's talk about this horrible moment but also Mendes' great movement!
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Poland has successfully completed its first auction for offshore wind power.
It awarded contracts for three projects with a combined capacity of 3.4 GW, making it the largest such auction anywhere in Europe this year.
It awarded contracts for three projects with a combined capacity of 3.4 GW, making it the largest such auction anywhere in Europe this year.
Poland completes first offshore wind power auction, allocating 3.4 GW of capacity
notesfrompoland.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Poland has successfully completed its first auction for offshore wind power.
It awarded contracts for three projects with a combined capacity of 3.4 GW, making it the largest such auction anywhere in Europe this year.
It awarded contracts for three projects with a combined capacity of 3.4 GW, making it the largest such auction anywhere in Europe this year.
Science’s 2025 Breakthrough of the Year: The unstoppable rise of renewable energy | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...
Science’s 2025 Breakthrough of the Year: The unstoppable rise of renewable energy
Clean energy infrastructure is being deployed with unmatched scale and speed—and China is leading the way
www.science.org
December 19, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Science’s 2025 Breakthrough of the Year: The unstoppable rise of renewable energy | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...
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December 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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🚨 Environment ministers: follow the call of more than 200 organisations across Europe and be the hero that people and nature need.
Protect wolves, even when the EU didn’t.
Stand up for:
🐺A fragile population
💰Decades of science-based conservation and co-existence work
🌍A resilient nature in Europe
Protect wolves, even when the EU didn’t.
Stand up for:
🐺A fragile population
💰Decades of science-based conservation and co-existence work
🌍A resilient nature in Europe
December 17, 2025 at 10:32 AM
🚨 Environment ministers: follow the call of more than 200 organisations across Europe and be the hero that people and nature need.
Protect wolves, even when the EU didn’t.
Stand up for:
🐺A fragile population
💰Decades of science-based conservation and co-existence work
🌍A resilient nature in Europe
Protect wolves, even when the EU didn’t.
Stand up for:
🐺A fragile population
💰Decades of science-based conservation and co-existence work
🌍A resilient nature in Europe
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NEW | Electric vehicles (EVs) make up OVER A QUARTER of new car sales in 2025 – with many emerging economies moving fast in transport electrification.
EVs enable countries to:
🛢️ Cut fossil imports
⛑️ Create new industries and jobs
🍃 Improve air quality
https://loom.ly/pMmY5Y8
EVs enable countries to:
🛢️ Cut fossil imports
⛑️ Create new industries and jobs
🍃 Improve air quality
https://loom.ly/pMmY5Y8
December 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM
NEW | Electric vehicles (EVs) make up OVER A QUARTER of new car sales in 2025 – with many emerging economies moving fast in transport electrification.
EVs enable countries to:
🛢️ Cut fossil imports
⛑️ Create new industries and jobs
🍃 Improve air quality
https://loom.ly/pMmY5Y8
EVs enable countries to:
🛢️ Cut fossil imports
⛑️ Create new industries and jobs
🍃 Improve air quality
https://loom.ly/pMmY5Y8
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EU energy policy: made in the USA, or to be made in the EU? As the Energy Council takes place in Brussels, CAN Europe and @foodwatereurope.bsky.social are on the ground with one message: Europe’s energy policy must be shaped in Europe, not by foreign fossil fuel vested interests.
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EU energy policy - made in the USA since 2025 or to be made in the EU? - CAN Europe
Brussels 15 December – As the Energy Council takes place in Brussels, CAN Europe and Food & Water Action Europe are on the ground with a clear message: EU energy policy must be made in Europe, not sha...
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December 15, 2025 at 10:24 AM
EU energy policy: made in the USA, or to be made in the EU? As the Energy Council takes place in Brussels, CAN Europe and @foodwatereurope.bsky.social are on the ground with one message: Europe’s energy policy must be shaped in Europe, not by foreign fossil fuel vested interests.
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The European Parliament is debating taxing the ultra-rich today. We woke up early this morning to call the EU to end loopholes, boost transparency and #TaxTheSuperRich.
8 in 10 euros of EU tax revenue come from ordinary Europeans! This must end ✊💶
@epsu.bsky.social @eeb.org @greenpeace.eu
8 in 10 euros of EU tax revenue come from ordinary Europeans! This must end ✊💶
@epsu.bsky.social @eeb.org @greenpeace.eu
December 11, 2025 at 10:52 AM
The European Parliament is debating taxing the ultra-rich today. We woke up early this morning to call the EU to end loopholes, boost transparency and #TaxTheSuperRich.
8 in 10 euros of EU tax revenue come from ordinary Europeans! This must end ✊💶
@epsu.bsky.social @eeb.org @greenpeace.eu
8 in 10 euros of EU tax revenue come from ordinary Europeans! This must end ✊💶
@epsu.bsky.social @eeb.org @greenpeace.eu
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Today, the European Commission published the European Grids Package ⚡
CAN Europe has broken down the Good, the Bad and the Ugly from the package 👇
Read our full analysis here:
caneurope.org/european-gri...
CAN Europe has broken down the Good, the Bad and the Ugly from the package 👇
Read our full analysis here:
caneurope.org/european-gri...
CAN Europe analysis on the European Grids Package - CAN Europe
CAN Europe analysis on the European Grids Package “This package is a much needed step towards accelerating Europe’s transition to a fully renewable and resilient grid. Through new European-level plann...
caneurope.org
December 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Today, the European Commission published the European Grids Package ⚡
CAN Europe has broken down the Good, the Bad and the Ugly from the package 👇
Read our full analysis here:
caneurope.org/european-gri...
CAN Europe has broken down the Good, the Bad and the Ugly from the package 👇
Read our full analysis here:
caneurope.org/european-gri...