Articles tagged with "#Climate"

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social cost of carbon

U.S. government expands use of social cost of carbon

President Biden ordered federal agencies to expand their use of the social cost of carbon, which could have a big impact on a wide set of federal decisions affecting greenhouse gas emissions.

Woodfibre LNG

Canada’s Woodfibre LNG rests on shaky financial prospects

The proposed Woodfibre LNG project has seen costs soar, and is not competitive with larger LNG projects on the U.S. Gulf Coast, despite generous public subsidies. Critics say it will not offer the economic benefit for which British Columbia is hoping.

Ghana decarbonization

Ghana decarbonization needs fiscal support: experts

The National Energy Transition Framework is a blueprint for Ghana’s decarbonization and transitioning the country to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy by 2070, but experts say fiscal support is still needed.

G7 nations

G7 nations issue support for gas as “temporary” solution

Climate activists blasted a communique from the G7 nations, which issued qualified support for investment in more gas supplies.

Green Alliance

EU-Norway Green Alliance: hype or hope?

Shortly after signing a Green Alliance agreement with the EU, Norway offered more blocks in the Arctic for oil and gas exploration. Environmental campaigners are now hoping the EU will prevent an expansion of drilling areas, particularly in the Barents Sea.

sustainable aviation fuels

Sustainable aviation fuels targets take off in EU

The EU has agreed binding targets for sustainable aviation fuels but concerns are mounting about fuel availability and rising prices for flight tickets.

U.S. LNG

Democrats call for greater scrutiny of U.S. LNG approvals

The Biden administration has supported an expansion of gas exports. But members of his own party warn that the buildout of U.S. LNG pollutes local communities and amounts to a major setback for the climate.

Europe can replace Russian gas

Europe can replace Russian gas with renewables by 2028

A new report found that an ambitious plan for Europe to fully replace Russian gas in the next five years is “achievable and beneficial” to both energy security and the climate.

india renewable energy

Refiners’ green splurge signals India renewable energy win

India’s renewable energy credentials look set to receive a boost as the country’s largest refiners slow fossil fuels projects and instead focus on green projects.

Europe can replace Russian gas

By 2030 U.S. could reach 90% clean energy: NREL

The U.S. this decade will see the ascent of clean energy: NREL.

IPCC fossil fuels

IPCC: fossil fuels phase-out is urgently needed

In its latest report, the IPCC said that greenhouse gas emissions need to halve by the end of the decade to avoid catastrophic warming. That means slashing the production and consumption of fossil fuels.

lng in europe

Expansion of LNG in Europe opposes climate targets: report

Researchers warn the doubling down on long-term LNG deals in Europe threatens to derail decarbonization efforts.

cop oil and gas

Is the onus on consumers to cut oil and gas post-COP?

Proposals to extend the commitment at COP26 to phase-down coal, oil and gas failed to find a consensus at last November’s COP, placing the emphasis on consumers to reach decarbonisation targets.

Follow This

Follow This investors file Big Oil climate resolutions

A group of major investors led by activist shareholder Follow This have filed climate resolutions at four Big Oil companies.

us climate change policy

Surprise midterm results boost U.S. climate change policy

An expected Republican wave did not materialize, which solidifies some U.S. climate change policy even as the U.S. needs more action to hit its targets.

false solutions to climate change

Heavy fossil fuel presence at COP27 climate talks

False solutions to climate change promoted by the oil and gas industry feature heavily on this year’s agenda.

Fossil fuels still compete with clean in India’s power mix

India expects its power generation base to more than double by 2032, mainly on the back of fast-paced expansion in solar and wind power capacity, but fossil fuels will continue to play a prominent role.

U.S. LNG

TotalEnergies wedded to fossil fuels despite net zero pledges

Critics say the oil major is prioritising short-term profits over long-term global net zero goals.

Russian gas

Calls for EU withdrawal from fossil fuel protection treaty

Climate activists are increasingly calling for a coordinated withdrawal of EU countries from an obscure international treaty that allows energy companies to sue governments over legislation that they deem as hurting their fossil fuel investments. Italy was recently ordered to pay £210m in compensation to the UK’s Rockhopper.

Brazil’s voters weigh resource nationalism, climate agenda

Leftist frontrunner Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is polling ahead of hard-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in the run-up to the 2 October election.