David Schmidt

David Schmidt is a freelance journalist covering climate change, human rights and energy industries.

His work has been published by Die Zeit, SZ, GEO, taz and others. He's a staff member of Netzwerk Klimajournalismus Germany.

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10/07/2026

The TAL pipeline crossing the Natisone River in Italy.

TAL Pipeline Threatens Europe’s Climate Targets

TRIESTE / INGOLSTADT / VIENNA – Despite the EU’s commitment to phasing out fossil fuels, the Transalpine Pipeline continues to transport crude oil across the Alps, with no indication of stopping. The system is still being fed with public funds intended to end the fossil era.

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TAL Pipeline Threatens Europe’s Climate Targets

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