Fossil fuels face resistance across Europe
2,361 views · Published 26 June 2018 · 2:14 · Indexed 14 November 2026
Channel: 350.org · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism
Scientists warn that we need to phase out fossil fuels urgently to bring down emissions by 2020 and avoid irreversible climate chaos. Yet governments continue to support new fossil fuel projects both politically and financially. All over Europe, coal mines and power plants, fracking wells and gas pipelines are facing resistance. These fights are led by grassroots groups and local communities determined to stop the projects in their tracks. This short video features some of the key fossil fuel fights in Europe’s growing climate justice movement. https://350.org/playyourpart #PlayYourPart
