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This is a digital multi-media library to share resources on energy, extractivism, imperialism and collective liberation. The library includes resources created by us as well as by other collectives and initiatives (external links).

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Hydrogen strategy, a gift of the Italian government to Snam?

Hydrogen strategy, a gift of the Italian government to Snam?

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Hydrogen strategy, a gift of the Italian government to Snam?

Hydrogen strategy, a gift of the Italian government to Snam?

Recommon (Elena Gerebizza)

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2025

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Recommon (Elena Gerebizza)

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2025

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Critiques Italy’s hydrogen strategy favoring corporate interests.
Critiques Italy’s hydrogen strategy favoring corporate interests.
Hydrogen policy, Italy
Europe
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Analysis
Hydrogen
Gas
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MIRROR
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Political Ecology of Climate Policies

Political Ecology of Climate Policies

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Political Ecology of Climate Policies

Political Ecology of Climate Policies

Journal of Political Ecology (Franziska Müller)

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2024

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Journal of Political Ecology (Franziska Müller)

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2024

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Energy colonialism shapes energy systems through historical and ongoing power dynamics, influencing policies, finance, and governance. This article explores its impact on green transitions and introduces a framework to analyze its effects.
Energy colonialism shapes energy systems through historical and ongoing power dynamics, influencing policies, finance, and governance. This article explores its impact on green transitions and introduces a framework to analyze its effects.
energy colonialism, decoloniality, renewable energy, energy transition, green colonialism
Europe
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Hydrogen
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MIRROR
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Towards Climate Justice: Unmasking Climate Colonialism

Towards Climate Justice: Unmasking Climate Colonialism

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Towards Climate Justice: Unmasking Climate Colonialism

Towards Climate Justice: Unmasking Climate Colonialism

Modern Diplomacy (Rameen Siddiqui)

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2023

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Modern Diplomacy (Rameen Siddiqui)

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2023

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“The climate policies of wealthy nations are colonialism in green. Pursuing climate ambitions at the expense of the world’s poorest people is not only hypocritical but also immoral, unjust, and a prime example of egregious green colonialism.”
“The climate policies of wealthy nations are colonialism in green. Pursuing climate ambitions at the expense of the world’s poorest people is not only hypocritical but also immoral, unjust, and a prime example of egregious green colonialism.”
Climate justice, Capitalism
Europe
Article
Theory
Hydrogen
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MIRROR
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The Hidden Harm of Green Hydrogen

The Hidden Harm of Green Hydrogen

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The Hidden Harm of Green Hydrogen

The Hidden Harm of Green Hydrogen

SOMO

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2024

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SOMO

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2024

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Renewable energy is essential for tackling the climate crisis but requires significant resources like minerals, land, and water. Green hydrogen, for example, depends on wind or solar power, platinum, and water. Ensuring fair access and sustainable sourcing of these resources is key to a just energy transition.
Renewable energy is essential for tackling the climate crisis but requires significant resources like minerals, land, and water. Green hydrogen, for example, depends on wind or solar power, platinum, and water. Ensuring fair access and sustainable sourcing of these resources is key to a just energy transition.
Hydrogen economy, Environmental impact, corporate
Europe
Article
Analysis
Hydrogen
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MIRROR
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Colonial Repercussion: Namibia

Colonial Repercussion: Namibia

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Colonial Repercussion: Namibia

Colonial Repercussion: Namibia

ECCHR

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ECCHR

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European colonial powers have yet to fully acknowledge or compensate for crimes committed in Namibia, where colonial injustices still persist. A 2019 "Week of Justice" event gathered experts to discuss historical trauma, legal redress, and decolonization. This publication highlights diverse perspectives on addressing colonial legacies and achieving justice.
European colonial powers have yet to fully acknowledge or compensate for crimes committed in Namibia, where colonial injustices still persist. A 2019 "Week of Justice" event gathered experts to discuss historical trauma, legal redress, and decolonization. This publication highlights diverse perspectives on addressing colonial legacies and achieving justice.
Human rights, Namibia, Colonial history
Europe
Africa
Report
Background
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Vomiting Protesters Storm EU Summit in Colonialism Row

Vomiting Protesters Storm EU Summit in Colonialism Row

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Vomiting Protesters Storm EU Summit in Colonialism Row

Vomiting Protesters Storm EU Summit in Colonialism Row

Politico

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2024

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Politico

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2024

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Report on activists storming European Hydrogen week, calling out neocolonial extraction and complicity in genocide.
Report on activists storming European Hydrogen week, calling out neocolonial extraction and complicity in genocide.
Activism, EU policies, Action, Vomit
Europe
Article
Organising
Hydrogen
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MIRROR
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Just Transition: How environmental justice organisations and trade unions are coming together for social and environmental transformation

Just Transition: How environmental justice organisations and trade unions are coming together for social and environmental transformation

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Just Transition: How environmental justice organisations and trade unions are coming together for social and environmental transformation

Just Transition: How environmental justice organisations and trade unions are coming together for social and environmental transformation

Transnational Institute

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2020

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Transnational Institute

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2020

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This workshop report shares key outcomes and insights from a workshop which took place in Amsterdam in October 2019, where participants from a range of organisations met to discuss the history of their collaborations around Just Transition and the lessons learned so far.
This workshop report shares key outcomes and insights from a workshop which took place in Amsterdam in October 2019, where participants from a range of organisations met to discuss the history of their collaborations around Just Transition and the lessons learned so far.
Climate justice, Energy transition
Americas
Africa
Article
Organising
Renewables
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MIRROR
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Resisting the New Green Colonialism

Resisting the New Green Colonialism

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Resisting the New Green Colonialism

Resisting the New Green Colonialism

Transnational Institute (Saber Ammar)

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2024

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Transnational Institute (Saber Ammar)

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2024

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Critically examines Europe's push for "Green" Hydrogen deal with Tunisia, including the SoutH2 Corridor and the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2024.
Critically examines Europe's push for "Green" Hydrogen deal with Tunisia, including the SoutH2 Corridor and the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2024.
Green colonialism, Climate justice, Tunisia
SWANA
Europe
Africa
Article
Analysis
Hydrogen
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MIRROR
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Fair Green Hydrogen: Chance or Chimera in Morocco, Niger and Senegal?

Fair Green Hydrogen: Chance or Chimera in Morocco, Niger and Senegal?

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Fair Green Hydrogen: Chance or Chimera in Morocco, Niger and Senegal?

Fair Green Hydrogen: Chance or Chimera in Morocco, Niger and Senegal?

Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung

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2024

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Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung

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2024

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In-depth study of planned "Green" Hydrogen by Europe – particularly Germany – In North and Subsaharan Africa, with detailed case studies of three countries and policy recommendation for "fair" hydrogen evaluation.
In-depth study of planned "Green" Hydrogen by Europe – particularly Germany – In North and Subsaharan Africa, with detailed case studies of three countries and policy recommendation for "fair" hydrogen evaluation.
Just Transition, Energy Policy, Green Hydrogen,
SWANA
Europe
Africa
Report
Analysis
Hydrogen
Renewables
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MIRROR
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Green Colonial Genocide in Namibia: Swakopmund

Green Colonial Genocide in Namibia: Swakopmund

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Green Colonial Genocide in Namibia: Swakopmund

Green Colonial Genocide in Namibia: Swakopmund

Forensic Architecture

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2024

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Forensic Architecture

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2024

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This investigation is the latest instalment of Forensic Architecture's project on the genocide perpetrated against the Nama and Ovaherero people by Imperial Germany, in what is today Namibia. Conducted in partnership with Ovaherero and Nama activists and traditional leadership, this investigation focuses on the harbour town of Swakopmund.
This investigation is the latest instalment of Forensic Architecture's project on the genocide perpetrated against the Nama and Ovaherero people by Imperial Germany, in what is today Namibia. Conducted in partnership with Ovaherero and Nama activists and traditional leadership, this investigation focuses on the harbour town of Swakopmund.
Namibia; Genocide; Colonialism History
Europe
Africa
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Hydrogen
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MIRROR
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The dirty truth about the EU’s hydrogen push

The dirty truth about the EU’s hydrogen push

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The dirty truth about the EU’s hydrogen push

The dirty truth about the EU’s hydrogen push

Corporate Europe Observatory, WeSmellGas

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2023

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Corporate Europe Observatory, WeSmellGas

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2023

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The EU is hyping hydrogen as the miracle that will cure our fossil fuel addiction. The truth is dirtier: hydrogen risks actually extending fossil fuel use, as well as deepening neo-colonial extractivist practices, including the large-scale appropriation of land, water, and energy in producing countries. New infographics by Corporate Europe Observatory and WeSmellGas expose the dark side of the EU’s hydrogen craze – and the firepower of the corporate giants driving it.
The EU is hyping hydrogen as the miracle that will cure our fossil fuel addiction. The truth is dirtier: hydrogen risks actually extending fossil fuel use, as well as deepening neo-colonial extractivist practices, including the large-scale appropriation of land, water, and energy in producing countries. New infographics by Corporate Europe Observatory and WeSmellGas expose the dark side of the EU’s hydrogen craze – and the firepower of the corporate giants driving it.
False Solutions
Europe
Report
Analysis
Hydrogen
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MIRROR
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Hydrogen: climate fix or fossil fuelled fiction?

Hydrogen: climate fix or fossil fuelled fiction?

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Hydrogen: climate fix or fossil fuelled fiction?

Hydrogen: climate fix or fossil fuelled fiction?

Food & Water Action Europe, WeSmellGas

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2023

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Food & Water Action Europe, WeSmellGas

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2023

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Simple and clear overview of 10 reasons why the hydrogen hype is a massive threat to climate, people, and the possibility for a just energy transition.
Simple and clear overview of 10 reasons why the hydrogen hype is a massive threat to climate, people, and the possibility for a just energy transition.
False Solutions, Extractivism, Neocolonialism, accessible
Europe
Report
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Hydrogen
Gas
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MIRROR
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Who profits from the green energy rush? Derisking and power relations in Africa’s renewable energy finance

Who profits from the green energy rush? Derisking and power relations in Africa’s renewable energy finance

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Who profits from the green energy rush? Derisking and power relations in Africa’s renewable energy finance

Who profits from the green energy rush? Derisking and power relations in Africa’s renewable energy finance

Transnational Institute (Steffen Haag et al.)

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2024

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Transnational Institute (Steffen Haag et al.)

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2024

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Derisking is touted as the panacea for delivering finance for expanding renewable energy in the global South, but the experience of renewable energy projects in Senegal and Namibia shows that foreign investors are being furnished with excessive protections from risk with all the financial, social, regulatory and long-term costs imposed on states and marginalised
Derisking is touted as the panacea for delivering finance for expanding renewable energy in the global South, but the experience of renewable energy projects in Senegal and Namibia shows that foreign investors are being furnished with excessive protections from risk with all the financial, social, regulatory and long-term costs imposed on states and marginalised
Neocolonialism, False Solutions, Finance
Africa
Report
Analysis
Renewables
Hydrogen
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MIRROR
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Dismantling Green Colonialism: Energy and Climate Justice in the Arab Region

Dismantling Green Colonialism: Energy and Climate Justice in the Arab Region

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Dismantling Green Colonialism: Energy and Climate Justice in the Arab Region

Dismantling Green Colonialism: Energy and Climate Justice in the Arab Region

Hamza Hamouchene & Katie Sandwell (edited)

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2023

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Hamza Hamouchene & Katie Sandwell (edited)

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2023

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The writers in this collection explore a region ripe for energy transition, but held back by resource-grabbing and (neo)colonial agendas. They show the importance of fighting for a just energy transition and climate justice - exposing policies and practices that protect global and local political elites, multinational corporations and military regimes.
The writers in this collection explore a region ripe for energy transition, but held back by resource-grabbing and (neo)colonial agendas. They show the importance of fighting for a just energy transition and climate justice - exposing policies and practices that protect global and local political elites, multinational corporations and military regimes.
Colonialism History
Africa
Europe
SWANA
Book
Analysis
Hydrogen
Renewables
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MIRROR
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Hydrogen & Racial Capitalism (1/4): Hydrogen is not Green

Hydrogen & Racial Capitalism (1/4): Hydrogen is not Green

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Hydrogen & Racial Capitalism (1/4): Hydrogen is not Green

Hydrogen & Racial Capitalism (1/4): Hydrogen is not Green

We Smell Gas

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2024

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We Smell Gas

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2024

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In the fist video of the WSG Hydrogen & Racial Capitalism series we give an overview of why "Green" Hydrogen really isn't, not only due to its environmental impact, but due to the violence and destructions it brings with it.
In the fist video of the WSG Hydrogen & Racial Capitalism series we give an overview of why "Green" Hydrogen really isn't, not only due to its environmental impact, but due to the violence and destructions it brings with it.
Extractivism, Neocolonialism, False Solutions, Methane, Ecology, Greenwashing,
Africa
Europe
Video
Analysis
Hydrogen
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MIRROR
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Germany's Great Hydrogen Hype

Germany's Great Hydrogen Hype

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Germany's Great Hydrogen Hype

Germany's Great Hydrogen Hype

Corporate Europe Observatory

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2023

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Corporate Europe Observatory

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2023

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Describing Germany's role in pushing for hydrogen on an European level based on a report by Lobby Watch.
Describing Germany's role in pushing for hydrogen on an European level based on a report by Lobby Watch.
Extractivism, Gas Lobby, EU Politics
Europe
Report
Analysis
Hydrogen
Gas
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MIRROR
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Shades of green hydrogen: EU demand set to transform Namibia

Shades of green hydrogen: EU demand set to transform Namibia

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Shades of green hydrogen: EU demand set to transform Namibia

Shades of green hydrogen: EU demand set to transform Namibia

John Grobler, Joe Lo, Matteo Civillini

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2023

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John Grobler, Joe Lo, Matteo Civillini

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2023

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Backed by the EU, Namibia has a $20 billion plan to export green hydrogen. A secretive tender process raises concerns for nature and citizens."
Backed by the EU, Namibia has a $20 billion plan to export green hydrogen. A secretive tender process raises concerns for nature and citizens."
Extractivism
Europe
Africa
Report
Analysis
Hydrogen
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MIRROR
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When Green Hydrogen Turns Red – Threatening a global biodiversity hotspot

When Green Hydrogen Turns Red – Threatening a global biodiversity hotspot

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When Green Hydrogen Turns Red – Threatening a global biodiversity hotspot

When Green Hydrogen Turns Red – Threatening a global biodiversity hotspot

Namibian Chamber of Environment

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2024

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Namibian Chamber of Environment

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2024

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The proposed hydrogen development in the Tsau Khaeb National Park (TKNP) poses a severe threat to one of only a few global biodiversity hotspots in an arid area, and one of the largest near-pristine wildernesses on earth. The biological diversity and ecological sensitivity of the TKNP should raise red flags about any large-scale industrial development in this area.
The proposed hydrogen development in the Tsau Khaeb National Park (TKNP) poses a severe threat to one of only a few global biodiversity hotspots in an arid area, and one of the largest near-pristine wildernesses on earth. The biological diversity and ecological sensitivity of the TKNP should raise red flags about any large-scale industrial development in this area.
Namibia, Extractivism, Environment,
Africa
Report
Hydrogen
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MIRROR
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Energy Imperialism for Climate Organisers (Rotterdam Workshop 1)

Energy Imperialism for Climate Organisers (Rotterdam Workshop 1)

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Energy Imperialism for Climate Organisers (Rotterdam Workshop 1)

Energy Imperialism for Climate Organisers (Rotterdam Workshop 1)

We Smell Gas

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2023

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We Smell Gas

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2023

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This first part of our workshop series gives an overview of the history, current practice and definition of imperialism – and explains why it is key for climate justice organising.
This first part of our workshop series gives an overview of the history, current practice and definition of imperialism – and explains why it is key for climate justice organising.
Imperialism, Rotterdam, Geef Tegengas Climate Camp, Workshop
Europe
Article
Organising
Gas
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MIRROR
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