Interview for the transition to the post-lignite era
Interview by Nikos Mantzaris to Dimitra Krayianni and the newspaper “Tharros” regarding the challenges of the transition of the region of Western Macedonia to the post-lignite era.
Management bodies of protected areas: Present and future
Presentation by Ioli Christopoulou during the day-long consultation process titled “Management bodies of protected areas: Present and Future” organized by the Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy.
Can Greece replace lignite with renewables by 2028?
Analysis and thoughts provided by Nikos Mantzaris of the Green Tank on the historic 2028 lignite phase out decision announced by the Greek Prime Minister in the climate summit in New York and what it means for the deployment of renewables.
Do we properly site wind turbines in Greece?
Comments by Nikos Mantzaris in Theodore Chondrogiannos' detailed story on the multifaceted issue of proper RES sitting and especially wind farms at a time when high RES penetration is absolutely essential for the viability of the country’s electricity model.
The end of lignite
The Green Tank congratulates the Greek Prime Minister on his historic decision to close all lignite plants by 2028. Attention now must turn to the just transition of lignite regions.
The Green Tank in the BCET2019 Conference in Kozani
Nikos Mantzaris represented the Green Tank at the Balkan Clean Energy Transition (BCET) Conference held in Kozani on September 19-22, 2019.
The challenge of Just Transition in the post-lignite era
Opinion piece by Nikos Mantzaris on the main political asks related to the transition of lignite regions in Greece to the post-lignite era.
The 2nd Forum of Mayors on Just Transition in Germany
Nikos Mantzaris participated in the 2nd Forum of Just Transition Mayors organized by the Mayor of Weisswasser, Germany on September 12, 2019. The forum was attended by 15 mayors from 7 European countries (Germany, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Czech Republic, Poland and Bosnia and Herzegovina), Greek MEP Petros Kokkalis, many representatives of the civil society, trade unions as well as journalists.
Lignite plants and water pollution in Greece – the case of Akrini
Τhe Green Tank participated in a debate which took place on Tuesday 10 September 2019, on the Water Framework Directive and coal. The discussion was co-organized by the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), the WWF European Policy Office (WWF EU) and the Polish environmental organization "Development YES - Open-Pit Mines NO ".
Lignite industry – PPC’s economic and ecological “bomb”
Discussing our report about the economics of Greek lignite plants with journalists George Papachristos and Geena Moscholiou on the TV show “ONE Direct”.
A guide to a conscious and ecological way of living
Thoughts and proposals by Nikos Mantzaris on what citizens can do in their everyday life to reduce their carbon footprint.
The end of an era for Greek lignite
Losses in the range of €700 million from the operation of lignite units in the past 3,5 years are revealed by a Green Tank report titled "The economics of Greek lignite plants: The end of an era." The report concludes by proposing the retirement of specific lignite units in the immediate future so that the losses that the PPC faces are minimized in the coming years.
Ptolemaida V: The PPC’s thorny wreath
Comments by Nikos Mantzaris in the extensive article on the long history of Ptolemaida V by the team of journalists "Manifold". The article was published in insidestory.gr on August 30, 2019 in Greek under the title: Ptolemaida V: The PPC’s thorny wreath
Legal challenge against lignite power plant Amyndeo
The Green Tank and ClientEarth, an organization of environment lawyers, filed today an appeal against the continuation of the operation of the Amyndeo lignite power plant.
