Thread by @ThPellerin

As #UkraineRussiaWar continues, and @IPCC_CH publishes it latest #Climate report, we take a closer look at the energy policy measures Europeans can take to weaken both Putin and climate disruption.
Take a look at the most efficient measures we have found so far 👇
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First, #EnergySufficiency measures (in plain English: stop wasting energy) are by far the best. Quick to implement. Efficient. Cost-effective. They should become a national security priority and give ideas for people to tangibly #StandWithUkraine in those dark days.

Second, #EnergyEfficiency targeting oil/gas heating buildings is a must. It however takes time to be rolled-out to significantly impact our dependence. All the more reason to start now!

Third, #Renewables even if it takes time to deploy them at scale. We can first focus on the quicker wins, like deploying solar panels in Algeria (a key gas supplier to the EU), and a speedy deployment of #HeatPumps and #SolarHeating systems at home.

Fourth, current politicians’ focus is on finding other fossil fuels #LNG #coal. However needed that might be in the short term, this is a costly and largely climate-negative route to follow. This should thus be implemented as a last resort and temporary solution.

Fifth, the worst policy choice, by far, is to label ‘fossil gas’ as potentially sustainable under the EU #SustainableFinance #Taxonomy. This is great for Putin, bad for climate, bad for EU economy. #StopFakeGreen

Finally. This is just a working document done <6h by @LeonLeuser @delair_marie @thalkarin @ml_defard @Phucvinh_ @ThPellerin
Please read detailed version👇 and provide constructive criticisms to make this more accurate & operational for decision makers!
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…