The top european oil producer Denmark no longer issues new licenses for the exploration or production of oil and gas. With 100,000 barrels, Danish oil production has only a small share in the European oil industry. Nevertheless, Helene Hagel of Greenpeace Denmark said that the phase-out "sends a clear signal that the world can and must act to meet the Paris Agreement and mitigate the climate crisis.” On further consequences that the exit will have, read the article by Jan M. Olsen in The Wahington Post.

They call them ‘microgrid girls’. In Yemen, ten women are running a solar station 20 miles from the front line in Abs, a rural area near the border of Saudi Arabia. Five years of war left the country destroyed and access to electricity was limited and expensive. When the COVID-19-Crisis hit the country, the women felt compelled to act.

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European countries are now forced to respond to claims that their measures are not good enough to reduce carbon emissions as quickly as is climatically appropriate. Six children and young adults filed a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights. Read how this landmark case can change European industry and politics in The Guardian.

Today! The award ceremony is taking place online on Wednesday, 2 December from 2 pm CET

The success of the energy transition depends crucially on innovation and commitment from all parts of society. EUROSOLAR is proud to honor true changemakers of 2020 with the European Solar Prize. The Solar Prize is awarded to cities, communities, architects, municipal and private-sector companies, associations, organisations and cooperatives, journalists and citizens. In these difficult times we are happy to celebrate the achievements of our winners together online.

We're looking forward to guest from around the world! Join us at 2 pm CET / 8 am EST / 4 pm JST / 18 pm AEST

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