Are hydrocarbons and lignite solutions to the energy crisis?
Nikos Mantzaris, Senior Policy Analyst at the Green Tank, gave an interview to Nea TV (Crete) evening news and Lefteris Kourkoulos on the current energy crisis.
The return to lignite is not realistic in the long-term
Nikos Mantzaris, Senior Policy Analyst at The Green Tank, commented on the issue of lignite’s use in electricity production with respect to Greece’s energy security in a report by Katerina Christofilidou, on ERT evening news.
Civil Society Organizations call on EU to stop promoting fossil gas dependence in the Western Balkans
The Green Tank co-signs a joint letter of 36 civil society organizations to the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, calling on the EU to stop promoting the use of fossil gas in the Western Balkans.
Greece can end its reliance on Russian fossil fuel
Comment by Nikos Mantzaris in an article by Penny Chalatsi for insider.gr on the issue of the EU and Greece's phasing out of Russian energy imports.
Trends in electricity production – February 2022
According to the latest monthly data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE, fossil fuels (fossil gas +lignite) produce more electricity than renewables and large hydro, returning to the first place in the first two months of the year, contrary to the corresponding period of 2021.
The role of scientists in environmental and climate policy making – Panel discussion at the conference “Science and Politics” organized by INP
Elena Psyllakou, Communications Officer of Τhe Green Tank, participated in the online conference “Science and Politics” organized by the Nicos Poulantzas Institute, moderating the panel discussion “Environmental data and politics: from climate change deniers to the Green Taxonomy”.
Quo Vadis ETS? – Online Panel Discussion
The Green Tank and the Energy Planning & Sustainable Development Group of the National Observatory of Athens (IERSD/NOA) co-organized an online panel discussion entitled “Quo Vadis ETS?” about the revision of the European Emissions Trading System (ETS) in the framework of the Fit for 55 legislative package.
Renewables are the new normal in energy
Interview by Nikos Mantzaris to Eyaggelia Xirouchaki and the Cretan TV channel NEA TV on the energy crisis and soaring prices.
CBAM and EU ETS require an integrated approach – Joint NGO Statement
The Green Tank co-signs a joint statement of NGOs and think tanks proposing a combined EU policy for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and EU Emissions Trade System (EU ETS).
Russia’s war in Ukraine: Why doubling down on the Green Deal is the best strategy
Joint article by members of the Think Sustainable Europe network co-signed by Ioli Christopoulou on behalf of the Green Tank.
Trends in electricity production – January 2022
According to the latest monthly data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE,
renewables (including large hydro) produce more electricity than fossil fuels, in the first month of the year for the second time in a row.
The energy price crisis is a fossil fuel crisis
Nikos Mantzaris spoke with the correspondent of Al Jazeera English in Athens John Psaropoulos about the energy price crisis that is currently affecting Greece.
The EU taxonomy and the implications for Greece
On the occasion of the presentation of the delegated act of the European Commission, which treats investments in fossil gas and nuclear energy as sustainable, Nikos Mantzaris analyzes why renewable energy sources and the electricity storage is the only way forward for Greece.
Lignite phase-out, the right decision – The next steps for energy in Greece
Nikos Mantzaris gave an interview to Peni Halatsi and the website "Insider" on the lignite phase-out and other energy issues concerning Greece and Europe.
