Our publications
We public regularly in a.o. Trouw, de Volkskrant, De Telegraaf, Het Parool etc.
Abbreviated version of the letter sent to Vattenfall
English version Read the complete letter here. This text is an abbreviated version of the letter sent to Vattenfall in connection with their Annual General Meeting on 29 April 2024. State-owned Vattenfall’s... Lees meer →
Opinion: The new report from the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency mainly serves politics, not the climate
Fenna Swart, March 26, 2024, 3:30 pm, Volkskrant About the authorFenna Swart is the chair of the Clean Air Committee and co-founder of the International Coalition against Biomass Combustion. This... Lees meer →
A converted coal-fired power plant does not suddenly produce green energy, on the contrary
Millions in ‘green’ subsidies will go into it. But capturing CO2 at the chimney of biomass power stations and storing it is not sustainable, argues Fenna Swart, chairman of the... Lees meer →
Fireworks; fait accompli or disturbing display of ego? (BNNVARA)
Fireworks have become a regular part of New Year's celebrations around the world. But is it a tradition that should not be tampered with at all costs? Or is it a disturbing display of ego? Lees meer →
European Court of Auditors very critical of Brussels policy on biofuels (de Volkskrant)
The European Court of Auditors leaves hardly a chip on the Brussels policy on biofuels. Lees meer →
Biomass: the pariah of the climate debate (NRC)
Few potential climate solutions are as controversial as burning biomass. Even nuclear energy has a better name these days. What makes biomass controversial? Lees meer →
Success at the Dubai climate summit threatens to turn into a disaster for forests, according to conservationists (ALGEMEEN DAGBLAD)
An apparent success at the UN climate summit in Dubai threatens to turn into a disaster for forests and biodiversity, according to conservationists. Lees meer →
RWE Eemshaven power plant runs entirely on biomass is disastrous
Biomass combustion with CO2 capture and storage is an unproven technology, very expensive, very energy-consuming, and disastrous for forests and nature. Lees meer →
Despite election promises, the Netherlands is still the leader in burning forests, under the heading of biomass (BNNVARA)
BECCS is a new revenue model for the industry. The question is whether this has helped the climate? Lees meer →
The obstacle to green is Timmermans himself (DE TELEGRAAF)
At the initiative of Frans Timmermans in his recent role as Eurocommissioner, Brussels is pushing for biomass. As leader of the Dutch green/ socialist party (GL/PvdA), Timmermans faces the task of advocating the end of biomass. Inexplicable, thinks Fenna Swart. Lees meer →
EU elects new leader, but is the priority on Climate or still party politics? (BNNVARA)
The outgoing cabinet, on the personal recommendation of outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte, has nominated Minister Wopke Hoekstra (Foreign Affairs) to succeed Euro commissioner Frans Timmermans in Brussels. Lees meer →
Opinion: ‘The new commercial from ‘green’ Vattenfall is nothing more than a PR stunt’ (Het Parool)
Energy company Vattenfall likes to present itself as an environmentally conscious company, but appearances can be deceiving Lees meer →
Climate crisis cannot be understood without knowledge of the ecological crisis
Last week, one of the most profound laws of nature escaped destruction, in a draw. The opposition came from traditional lobbies for intensive agriculture, forestry and fishing, with the Netherlands in the lead. Lees meer →