Europe's fossil gas expansion risks climate breakdown, energy insecurity

Summary: Europe's expansion of fossil gas is criticized for accelerating climate breakdown and reliance on hostile regimes. Only 4 gas-fired power plants have retirement plans, while new projects will increase gas generation capacity by 27%. Campaigners urge governments to decarbonize electricity grids in 10 years. Data shows only 2% of Europe's gas capacity has a retirement date. Experts suggest a diminishing role for fossil gas in the power mix.

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