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European universities accept €260 million in fossil fuel money

Universities across Europe have accepted millions in funding from oil, gas and mining companies since 2016.

28 November 2023

Juliet Ferguson, Chris Matthews

‘Nothing will be the same’: the locals on Europe’s new mining frontiers

8 November 2023

Paulo Pena

Russia: Europe imports €13 billion of ‘critical’ metals in sanctions blindspot

24 October 2023

Pascal Hansens, Sigrid Melchior, Maxence Peigné, Harald Schumann

European universities accept €260 million in fossil fuel money

Universities across Europe have accepted millions in funding from oil, gas and mining companies since 2016.

28 November 2023

Juliet Ferguson, Chris Matthews

‘Nothing will be the same’: the locals on Europe’s new mining frontiers

Opposition to mining projects across Europe is growing. Activists say it is no “not in my backyard” debate, amid fears that impacted communities will benefit precious little from Brussels’ big bet on minerals.

8 November 2023

Paulo Pena

Russia: Europe imports €13 billion of ‘critical’ metals in sanctions blindspot

European firms continue to spend billions on critical raw materials from Russia, providing crucial funds to state enterprises and oligarch-owned businesses.

24 October 2023

Pascal Hansens, Sigrid Melchior, Maxence Peigné, Harald Schumann

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Mining in my backyard: Europe’s new mines divide communities

Europe will need greater quantities of critical minerals and rare earth metals to meet its climate targets. To achieve this, mining plans are being revived across the bloc. On the ground, locals are torn between the prospect of economic development and the loss of land and traditions.

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