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The counties with the most and fewest EVs as ex-minister says rural drivers 'should get bigger grants to make switch'

Rural areas have lower electric car adoption rates compared to urban areas, indicating a need for increased incentives for rural drivers.

Sadiq Khan allowing Tories to 'dictate' policy on pay-per-mile, Green Party claims

Cancelling plans for sophisticated road user charging system criticized by Greens for limiting climate and traffic reduction tools.
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I understand climate scientists' despair but stubborn optimism may be our only hope | Christiana Figueres

Climate experts are expressing feelings of despair and hopelessness as predictions of a dystopian future where climate targets are surpassed become more imminent.
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Germany on course to meet 2030 climate goal, minister says DW 03/15/2024

Germany on track to meet 2030 climate targets
Emissions in Germany fell around 10% in 2023

Germany 'on track' to meet 2030 climate targets

Germany on track to achieve climate targets by 2030 with a 64 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
Expansion of renewable energies drives progress towards climate goals in various sectors.

German greenhouse gas emissions dropped sharply last year, raising hopes of meeting 2030 target

Germany's greenhouse gas emissions dropped by 10.1% in 2023, the strongest decline since 1990.
Germany is on track to meet its 2030 emissions reduction target of 65% compared to 1990, aiming for net zero emissions by 2045.

Germany on course to meet 2030 climate goal, minister says DW 03/15/2024

Germany on track to meet 2030 climate targets
Emissions in Germany fell around 10% in 2023

Germany 'on track' to meet 2030 climate targets

Germany on track to achieve climate targets by 2030 with a 64 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
Expansion of renewable energies drives progress towards climate goals in various sectors.

German greenhouse gas emissions dropped sharply last year, raising hopes of meeting 2030 target

Germany's greenhouse gas emissions dropped by 10.1% in 2023, the strongest decline since 1990.
Germany is on track to meet its 2030 emissions reduction target of 65% compared to 1990, aiming for net zero emissions by 2045.
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Shell boss paid 8m in 2023 as oil and gas giant waters down climate pledge

Shell CEO's pay package of 7.94m included a base salary, bonus, and long-term incentive payment.
Shell and BP are revising climate targets, focusing on reducing net carbon intensity in energy products.
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UAE, Azerbaijan, Brazil join forces to limit global warming to 1.5C

The United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan and Brazil are forming a troika to push for an international agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
The troika partnership aims to enhance international cooperation and stimulate ambition in the next round of countries' climate targets.

Fossil fuel firms must plug methane leaks to meet climate targets, warns watchdog

Fossil fuel companies must pay billions to reduce methane emissions to meet climate targets.
Many leaks in fossil fuel operations can be easily plugged using best practices adopted globally.

UAE, Azerbaijan, Brazil join forces to limit global warming to 1.5C

The United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan and Brazil are forming a troika to push for an international agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
The troika partnership aims to enhance international cooperation and stimulate ambition in the next round of countries' climate targets.

Fossil fuel firms must plug methane leaks to meet climate targets, warns watchdog

Fossil fuel companies must pay billions to reduce methane emissions to meet climate targets.
Many leaks in fossil fuel operations can be easily plugged using best practices adopted globally.
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Growth in CO2 emissions leaves China likely to miss climate targets

China's economic growth is driven by clean energy, but it is off track on its core 2025 climate targets.
China's energy consumption is increasing, along with carbon dioxide emissions, despite slower economic growth.

U.S. cut climate pollution in 2023, but not fast enough to limit global warming

U.S. greenhouse gas emissions declined 1.9% in 2023, but it's not enough to meet climate targets set by the Biden administration.
The decline in emissions was attributed to the transition away from coal-fired power plants and a relatively mild winter.

EU's Ursula von der Leyen set to win second term after winning over Greens

Von der Leyen likely to secure a second term with Green MEPs support.

New Zealand will fail to meet 2050 net zero targets, data shows, after climate policies scrapped

New Zealand's goal of net zero emissions by 2050 is at risk due to backsliding on climate policies, potentially overshooting targets.
Government aims for a technology-led approach to reduce emissions without shutting down productive sectors of the economy.

Shareholders show ride-or-die loyalty to C-suite

Shareholders support management at energy firms despite uncertainties.
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