The US is propping up gas while the world moves to renewable energy
Global electricity generation from fossil fuels likely peaked in 2023, marking a significant turning point towards renewables and reduced emissions. [ more ]
The US is propping up gas while the world moves to renewable energy
Global electricity generation from fossil fuels likely peaked in 2023, marking a significant turning point towards renewables and reduced emissions. [ more ]
Cop28 deal will fail unless rich countries quit fossil fuels, says climate negotiator
The credibility of the Cop28 agreement to transition away from fossil fuels depends on major historical polluters rethinking oil and gas production plans.
Major developed countries are expanding their fossil fuel production instead of moving away from it. [ more ]
Good Cop, bad Cop: what the Cop28 agreement says and what it means
The decision text from Cop28 calls for a transition away from fossil fuels, but has been criticized for being weak and containing loopholes for the fossil fuel industry.
The text acknowledges the need for deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, but carbon emissions are still rising. [ more ]
Cop28 deal will fail unless rich countries quit fossil fuels, says climate negotiator
The credibility of the Cop28 agreement to transition away from fossil fuels depends on major historical polluters rethinking oil and gas production plans.
Major developed countries are expanding their fossil fuel production instead of moving away from it. [ more ]
Good Cop, bad Cop: what the Cop28 agreement says and what it means
The decision text from Cop28 calls for a transition away from fossil fuels, but has been criticized for being weak and containing loopholes for the fossil fuel industry.
The text acknowledges the need for deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, but carbon emissions are still rising. [ more ]
Green activists don't care how many people will die from zero fossil fuel use
The impact of ending fossil fuels must consider not only climate science but also the broader benefits and costs, including the significant improvements in quality of life provided by fossil fuels. [ more ]
Green activists push Biden to freeze disastrous' deepwater oil export rigs
Biden's administration under pressure to halt new deepwater oil export facilities and extend pause on gas export licenses amid environmental concerns. [ more ]
California's Governor Accuses Trump of Open Corruption' at Climate Meeting
Governor Gavin Newsom criticizes former President Trump for meeting with fossil fuel executives for campaign contributions at a Vatican conference on climate change. [ more ]
Wildfire weather is increasing in California and much of the U.S., report finds
Wildfire weather is increasing in frequency in the Western United States due to a combination of heat, dryness, and wind, posing a greater risk for large wildfires. [ more ]
Green activists don't care how many people will die from zero fossil fuel use
The impact of ending fossil fuels must consider not only climate science but also the broader benefits and costs, including the significant improvements in quality of life provided by fossil fuels. [ more ]
Green activists push Biden to freeze disastrous' deepwater oil export rigs
Biden's administration under pressure to halt new deepwater oil export facilities and extend pause on gas export licenses amid environmental concerns. [ more ]
California's Governor Accuses Trump of Open Corruption' at Climate Meeting
Governor Gavin Newsom criticizes former President Trump for meeting with fossil fuel executives for campaign contributions at a Vatican conference on climate change. [ more ]
Wildfire weather is increasing in California and much of the U.S., report finds
Wildfire weather is increasing in frequency in the Western United States due to a combination of heat, dryness, and wind, posing a greater risk for large wildfires. [ more ]
Trump reportedly offering to reverse Biden's climate rules for $1 billion from oil-and-gas industry, highlighting his consistent loyalty to fossil fuels. [ more ]
Trump reportedly offering to reverse Biden's climate rules for $1 billion from oil-and-gas industry, highlighting his consistent loyalty to fossil fuels. [ more ]
Dubai climate talks: What did they achieve? DW 12/13/2023
Global leaders at the COP28 climate summit have agreed to transition away from fossil fuels in a just and equitable manner.
The agreement does not explicitly mention a phaseout of fossil fuels, but it is seen as a significant step towards moving away from coal, oil, and gas. [ more ]
Dubai climate talks: What did they achieve? DW 12/13/2023
Global leaders at the COP28 climate summit have agreed to transition away from fossil fuels in a just and equitable manner.
The agreement does not explicitly mention a phaseout of fossil fuels, but it is seen as a significant step towards moving away from coal, oil, and gas. [ more ]
Global heating and urbanisation to blame for severity of UAE floods, study finds
Fossil fuels and concrete worsened recent record flooding in the UAE and Oman due to human-caused climate disruption.
Downpours in El Nino years became 10-40% heavier, turning roads into rivers, causing 23 deaths and substantial damage.
Cloud seeding was not a significant factor in the extreme rainfall event; the main cause was attributed to global heating from burning fossil fuels. [ more ]
Students at US universities file legal complaints over fossil fuel investments
University students file legal complaints alleging illegal investments in fossil fuels, citing breach of fiduciary duty and societal responsibility. [ more ]
Big Agriculture and Big Oil Join Forces to Lobby for Clean Energy Credits
Biomethane gas produced by factory farms is being advocated for renewable energy tax credits by a gas industry trade association.
Environmental groups warn that subsidizing the burning of biomethane gas could prolong dependence on fossil fuels and support gas company infrastructure. [ more ]
As the Planet Boils, Corporate Media Still Carry Water for Fossil Fuel Giants
The president of COP28, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, faced criticism for his defense of fossil fuels and rumors of making oil deals.
The mainstream media often underreport the impact of the oil and gas industry on climate change and downplay the forces that keep us dependent on fossil fuels. [ more ]
"Australia Backed a Global Transition From Fossil Fuels at COP28 â But Scientists Are 'Devastated'" by Aleksandra Bliszczyk (@aleksbliszczyk) for Vice Australia (@viceau)
New COP28 agreement calls for "transitioning away from fossil fuels"
The closing agreement at the UN's COP28 meeting includes a call for a transition away from fossil fuels, aligning with the implications of the Paris Treaty.
The Global Stocktake document acknowledges incremental progress but highlights the need for more aggressive measures to meet climate goals. [ more ]
New COP28 agreement calls for "transitioning away from fossil fuels"
The closing agreement at the UN's COP28 meeting includes a call for a transition away from fossil fuels, aligning with the implications of the Paris Treaty.
The Global Stocktake document acknowledges incremental progress but highlights the need for more aggressive measures to meet climate goals. [ more ]
Indigenous people and climate justice groups say Cop28 was business as usual'
Developed countries hailed the Cop28 agreement as historic, but Indigenous people and climate justice groups criticized it as unfair and business as usual.
Many developed countries pushed for a phase-out of fossil fuels, but developing countries emphasized the need for a fair and funded transition. [ more ]
Final COP28 Deal Bears the Fingerprints of the Fossil Fuel Industry
The COP28 climate summit in Dubai ended with an agreement that explicitly endorses a move away from fossil fuels.
The agreement, called the UAE Consensus, includes escape hatches that allow the fossil fuel industry to continue operating in ways that contradict efforts to address climate change. [ more ]