Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Lignite-and-Coal-Action-in-Athens-27MZIFI3X9CL.htmlConceptually similarLignite and Coal Action in AthensGP02A8OCompleted★★★★Lignite and Coal Action in AthensGP02A8QCompleted★★★★Break Free Activity in GreeceGP0STQMLACompleted★★★★Break Free Activity in GreeceGP0STQMLBCompleted★★★★Break Free Activity in GreeceGP0STQML7Completed★★★★Break Free Activity in GreeceGP0STQML6Completed★★★★Break Free Activity in GreeceGP0STQML8Completed★★★★★★Break Free Activity in GreeceGP0STQMLCCompleted★★★★Break Free Activity in GreeceGP0STQMLDCompleted★★★★View AllGP02A8PLignite and Coal Action in AthensGreenpeace activists deliver sacks of coal bearing the message “Coal kills” to the European Commission’s offices in Athens. The European Commission is pressing for the liberalization of the Greek power sector, which is currently dominated by the state owned Public Power Corporation’s lignite monopoly. One of the Commission’s initial proposals was to hand over unexploited lignite mines to private investors, thus increasing the share of lignite in the energy mix. Greenpeace urges the Commission to push for liberalization through the decrease of lignite and the rapid uptake of renewables energy investments.Locations:Athens-Europe, South East Europe-GreeceDate:18 Jan, 2011Credit:© S Psarou / GreenpeaceMaximum size:4288px X 2848pxKeywords:Actions and protests-Climate (campaign title)-Coal-Day-Energy-European Commission (EC)-Government buildings-Greenpeace activists-KWCI (GPI)-Lignite-Outdoors-Props-Two people-WomenShoot:Lignite and Coal Action in AthensGreenpeace activists carry out an action at the European Commission's office in Athens. The Commission is pressing for the liberalization of the Greek power sector, which is currently dominated by the state owned Public Power Corporation’s lignite monopoly. One of the Commission’s initial proposals was to hand over unexploited lignite mines to private investors, thus increasing the share of lignite in the energy mix. Greenpeace urges the Commission to push for liberalization through the decrease of lignite and the rapid uptake of renewables energy investments.Related Collections:Year In Pictures: 2011 (Photo & Videos)Best Actions Collection