Squaring the circle in Western Macedonia: The agreement on district heating is harmful to both the climate and Greek citizens
Article by Nikos Mantzaris, after the agreement on district heating in Kozani, Ptolemaida and Amyntaio.
Gas is not a realistic solution for district heating in Western Macedonia
Nikos Mantzaris was interviewed in local channel Flash TV Kozanis.
Trends in fossil gas consumption & imports – September 2024
In September 2024, gas consumption in Greece decreased compared to previous months. However, in the first nine months of 2024 consumption was up 25.2% year-on-year.
Gas-based district heating deadlocked: What are the viable solutions for Greece’s lignite cities?
The original gas-based plan is at an impasse. Alternatives based on renewables and eligible for EU funding need to be considered.
The Green Tank at Solarplaza Athens
The Green Tank's data analyst, Ioanna Souka, moderated a panel on self-production and energy communities.
The carbon footprint of electricity production – August 2024
In the first eight months of 2024, Greece had the cleanest electricity production mix (267 g. CO2/kWh) compared to the same period of the last ten years.
Trends in electricity production – August 2024
The second highest production ever from RES (2,275 GWh) was recorded in August, while production from fossil gas (2,194 GWh) was the second highest of 2024.
EU decision to downgrade wolf protection status puts a protected species in the “crosshairs”
Announcement by 20 Greek Environmental Organizations on the vote in favor of the Commission's proposal to reduce the protection status of the wolf.
The Green Tank contributes to the Action Plan for Civil Society in Greece
We submitted our recommendations as part of the consultation of the Action Plan drafted by the Bodossaki Foundation.
Why we need the Just Transition Fund beyond 2027
Op-ed by Ioanna Theodosiou, following statement by 42 organizations to the new EU leadership.
Over 300 civil society groups urge EU to strengthen wolf protection, not weaken it
More than 300 civil society groups call on the EU to strengthen, not undermine, efforts to live with wolves.
Addressing Social and Environmental Concerns in Europe’s Clean Industrial Deal
The leaders of the Think Sustainable Europe network stress that the EU’s drive for competitiveness and security should not replace a long-term vision that delivers for the environment and citizens’ well-being.
The Green Tank on the revised National Energy and Climate Plan
Positive and negative aspects of the Greek NECP.
Increase in gas consumption and imports from Russia in 2024
How the large share of imports from Russia, the increase of gas in electricity production and high electricity prices are linked.
