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 ]
Report: Carbon pollution dropped in 2023, but not fast enough to meet Biden's 2030 goal
Climate-altering pollution from greenhouse gases in the US declined by nearly 2% in 2023 but is still below the rate needed to meet President Biden's emissions reduction goal for 2030.
Emissions in the power and buildings sectors decreased, but transportation sector emissions rose due to increased travel and gasoline consumption. [ more ]
Renewable Power Set to Surpass Coal Globally by 2025
Global electricity demand will continue to grow, but will be covered by low-emissions sources such as renewables and nuclear power.
Renewable energy is projected to overtake coal use by 2025 and will account for more than one-third of the world's total electricity generation. [ more ]
With climate change, what will your city's weather feel like in 60 years?
Climate change will significantly impact North American cities by 2080, leading to novel climates with extreme differences in temperature and precipitation.
Cutting emissions and implementing climate policies can lessen the impact of climate change, making future climates more tolerable for cities in North America. [ more ]
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 ]
Time Magazine names Skokie CEO Holmgren to top 100 worldwide fighting climate change
Skokie-based company LanzaTech has been named one of Time's Climate 100 list for its work in recycling carbon emissions and developing sustainable jet fuel.
LanzaTech's gas fermentation technology converts carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen into ethanol at a commercial scale, reducing emissions from large-scale industries. [ more ]
This is what actually happens at the COP climate summits
The United Nations holds an annual climate conference called COP (Conference of Parties) to assess progress in climate action and negotiate next steps.
The meetings include closed-door negotiations, official negotiations attended by world leaders, side events with nonprofits and activists, and heavy representation from oil companies. [ more ]