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#global-warming
www.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Business

Top oil firms' climate pledges failing on almost every metric, report finds

Big oil companies' climate plans are not in line with limiting global warming to 1.5C, raising concerns about their commitment to energy transition. [ more ]
Axios
2 months ago
Environment

Oil, gas set to sail past Paris targets

Oil and gas sector is set to exceed 2°C global temperature rise
None of the top oil and gas companies are Paris compliant [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Business

Top oil firms' climate pledges failing on almost every metric, report finds

Big oil companies' climate plans are not in line with limiting global warming to 1.5C, raising concerns about their commitment to energy transition. [ more ]
Axios
2 months ago
Environment

Oil, gas set to sail past Paris targets

Oil and gas sector is set to exceed 2°C global temperature rise
None of the top oil and gas companies are Paris compliant [ more ]
moreglobal-warming
www.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago
Business

Thousands of jobs at risk if UK fails to act now on North Sea energy transition

The UK needs proactive government action to sustain offshore energy industry jobs and investment for a just transition by 2030. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Don't despair about the climate. Be part of the social tipping point | Letters

Collective action and lifestyle changes can combat climate despair and accelerate the energy transition for a sustainable future. [ more ]
#climate-change
Salon
1 month ago
OMG science

Who is most to blame for climate change? Regardless of the answer, global cooperation is critical

The US, as the largest legacy climate polluter, must lead the energy transition to combat climate change, alongside global cooperation. [ more ]
www.dw.com
6 months ago
Environment

Climate financial crisis: Can we contain it? DW 12/11/2023

Existing coal power plants could push global warming above the 1.5 degree limit if no action is taken.
Stranded assets, such as idle coal power plants and oil rigs, are costing companies and the public a significant amount. [ more ]
Salon
1 month ago
OMG science

Who is most to blame for climate change? Regardless of the answer, global cooperation is critical

The US, as the largest legacy climate polluter, must lead the energy transition to combat climate change, alongside global cooperation. [ more ]
www.dw.com
6 months ago
Environment

Climate financial crisis: Can we contain it? DW 12/11/2023

Existing coal power plants could push global warming above the 1.5 degree limit if no action is taken.
Stranded assets, such as idle coal power plants and oil rigs, are costing companies and the public a significant amount. [ more ]
moreclimate-change
www.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

Oil industry could help the Biden administration tap 'invisible' green energy

Geothermal energy has a ready workforce in the U.S., needing more early adopters from the oil and gas sector for its development. [ more ]
#renewable-energy
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Renewable energy passes 30% of world's electricity supply

Renewable energy surpassed 30% of global electricity, driving down fossil fuel generation significantly. [ more ]
TNW | Sustainability
1 month ago
OMG science

Europe is falling behind in the race to develop space-based solar power

Space-based solar power could potentially address Europe's energy challenges by providing a reliable and scalable energy source transmitted wirelessly from satellites. [ more ]
TESLARATI
1 month ago
Cars

Tesla Megapacks to help grow 560 MW/2,240MWh battery in Australia

Tesla Megapacks will be instrumental in expanding the Collie Battery into the biggest system in Australia. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 month ago
Business

US's carbon emissions drop slightly, mostly due to using less coal

US carbon emissions trending downward with improvement mainly in the power grid sector. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
France news

Saudi Aramco chief calls energy transition strategy a 'misguided' failure

Renewable energy share in global supply remains low.
Current energy transition strategy is perceived as a failure by Saudi Aramco and ExxonMobil CEOs. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Environment

Tone-deaf' fossil gas growth in Europe is speeding climate crisis, say activists

Europe is expanding fossil gas despite IEA's recommendation to decarbonize electricity grids in 10 years.
Only 2% of Europe's gas-fired power plants have a retirement plan, exposing the continent to security risks and stranded assets. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Renewable energy passes 30% of world's electricity supply

Renewable energy surpassed 30% of global electricity, driving down fossil fuel generation significantly. [ more ]
TNW | Sustainability
1 month ago
OMG science

Europe is falling behind in the race to develop space-based solar power

Space-based solar power could potentially address Europe's energy challenges by providing a reliable and scalable energy source transmitted wirelessly from satellites. [ more ]
TESLARATI
1 month ago
Cars

Tesla Megapacks to help grow 560 MW/2,240MWh battery in Australia

Tesla Megapacks will be instrumental in expanding the Collie Battery into the biggest system in Australia. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 month ago
Business

US's carbon emissions drop slightly, mostly due to using less coal

US carbon emissions trending downward with improvement mainly in the power grid sector. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
France news

Saudi Aramco chief calls energy transition strategy a 'misguided' failure

Renewable energy share in global supply remains low.
Current energy transition strategy is perceived as a failure by Saudi Aramco and ExxonMobil CEOs. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Environment

Tone-deaf' fossil gas growth in Europe is speeding climate crisis, say activists

Europe is expanding fossil gas despite IEA's recommendation to decarbonize electricity grids in 10 years.
Only 2% of Europe's gas-fired power plants have a retirement plan, exposing the continent to security risks and stranded assets. [ more ]
morerenewable-energy
Fast Company
1 month ago
Business

Tesla had a bumpy week. But don't draw conclusions about its stock just yet

Tesla's market cap fell dramatically but regained value after emphasizing low-cost models, amidst surprising competition with ExxonMobil post-Ukraine crisis. [ more ]
TNW | Ecosystems
1 month ago
European startups

European startups rejoice - VC investment is on the rise again

European VC investment rose 5% in Q1 2024, with a significant focus on energy transition and deep tech sectors. [ more ]
Alleywatch
2 months ago
NYC startup

Montauk Climate Raises $8.5M to Incubate the Climate Tech Companies That Will Define a Sustainable Future

The Inflation Reduction Act will channel $500B into climate technologies.
Montauk Climate focuses on fostering category-defining companies in climate tech, energy transition, infrastructure, and sustainability. [ more ]
#shell
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Environment

Shell weakens 2030 climate targets DW 03/14/2024

Shell adjusts 2030 emissions target to 15-20% reduction in net carbon intensity from 2016 levels, previously aimed for 20% cut.
Shell prioritizes value over volume in power sales, lowering total growth of power sales which led to an update in net carbon intensity target. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Environment

Shell waters down emissions cut pledge despite crucial climate decade

Shell has adjusted its climate emissions reduction target to a 15-20% reduction in carbon emissions intensity by 2030, down from the previous 20% target.
Shell aims to balance energy transition while prioritizing secure, affordable energy supplies, which may result in stable oil production and growth of liquified natural gas business. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Environment

Shell weakens 2030 climate targets DW 03/14/2024

Shell adjusts 2030 emissions target to 15-20% reduction in net carbon intensity from 2016 levels, previously aimed for 20% cut.
Shell prioritizes value over volume in power sales, lowering total growth of power sales which led to an update in net carbon intensity target. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Environment

Shell waters down emissions cut pledge despite crucial climate decade

Shell has adjusted its climate emissions reduction target to a 15-20% reduction in carbon emissions intensity by 2030, down from the previous 20% target.
Shell aims to balance energy transition while prioritizing secure, affordable energy supplies, which may result in stable oil production and growth of liquified natural gas business. [ more ]
moreshell
Berlin Startup Jobs
3 months ago
Berlin

Job Vacancy: Founder Associate - Green Impact Fintech (Berlin) - Entrepreneurship // Bees & Bears | Operations & Support Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

Entrepreneurship and sustainability combined in green FinTech
Mission to direct capital into sustainable economy [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Environment

A Trojan horse of legitimacy': Shell launches a climate tech' startup advertising jobs in oil and gas

A startup owned by Shell called Onward aims to connect innovators worldwide to address energy challenges. Despite green imagery, Onward's platform currently focuses heavily on oil and gas projects. [ more ]
Harvard Business Review
4 months ago
Business intelligence

Azeem's 2024 Trends: AI, Energy, and Decentralization

Leaders face uncertainty and difficult decisions in 2024.
Azeem Azhar provides analysis on 12 core themes that will shape the year ahead. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
6 months ago
Environment

Mozambique to present new $80bn energy transition plan at COP28

Mozambique has approved a new energy transition plan until 2050, with the goal of attracting $80bn in investments for renewable energy.
The energy strategy will be presented by President Nyusi at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai on December 2.
Priority plans include increasing hydropower capacity, expanding the electricity grid, and transitioning to electric vehicles. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 weeks ago
European startups

Samara is accelerating the energy transition in Spain one solar panel at a time | TechCrunch

Solar energy is on the rise in Europe post-Russia's invasion of Ukraine. [ more ]
The Drum
4 days ago
Marketing

How E-FWD Thinking helped drive the energy transition

DC Thomson and Fifth Ring transformed Energy Voice into E-FWD to target senior industry figures and pioneer a unique product offering for the energy transition space. [ more ]
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