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28 06 2023 | 12:18

Wildfires: UK to set up new Mediterranean-style specialist units

Firefighters will deploy new techniques learnt in the world's worst wildfire hotspots as climate change raises the risk level in the UK this summer. Last year's heatwaves saw thousands of fires…

28 06 2023 | 12:17

Rachel Reeves waters down Labour £28bn green projects pledge

Labour has rowed back on its pledge to invest £28bn a year in green industries if it wins power, saying it needs to be "responsible" with the public finances. In 2021 Labour promised to spend £28bn…

28 06 2023 | 12:13

Boiler wars: German spat over fossil heating ban comes to Brussels

A proposed EU-wide ban on new fossil heating systems as of 2029 is hanging in the balance as a German spat over boilers spilled over into Brussels, presenting European Commission President Ursula von…

28 06 2023 | 12:13

EU fossil fuels emissions lower thanks to gas crisis: Eurostat

Carbon dioxide emissions from energy use in the European Union fell by 2.8% last year, thanks to reduced use of natural gas following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Eurostat reported on Friday (9 June…

28 06 2023 | 12:10

Critical Raw Materials: China 15 years ahead, expert says

China is strategically far better prepared when it comes to the Green transition and has an edge of at least 15 years when it comes to the mining and processing of critical raw materials that will…

28 06 2023 | 12:08

France says nuclear power is ‘non-negotiable’

French nuclear power is “an absolute red line” and non-negotiable, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said Thursday (8 June), following Franco-German disagreements over the role of nuclear energy in…

28 06 2023 | 12:05

Emirati COP28 chief recognises reduction of fossil fuel use ‘inevitable’

The head of the upcoming COP28 climate summit, who also is the chief executive of the UAE’s national oil company, acknowledged Thursday (8 June) that a reduction in the use of fossil fuels is…

28 06 2023 | 12:03

EU to try again for renewable energy deal after nuclear row

European Union countries will try again this week to pass a deal on new renewable energy targets, which have been stalled by concerns from France and other states that the law sidelines nuclear…

28 06 2023 | 12:03

A net zero industry act fit for net zero: let’s shine a light on solar

The EU needs to deploy renewable energy as fast as possible to replace fossil fuels and meet its ambitious climate target. As RepowerEU states, a massive scaling-up of renewables will accelerate EU…

28 06 2023 | 11:56

Education for a sustainable future – Empowering individuals to tackle climate change

Education plays a critical role in addressing climate change as it raises awareness and builds the knowledge and skills necessary to transition to a low-carbon, sustainable future. Some of the ways…

28 06 2023 | 11:53

Net-Zero Industry Act: Will the EU defend its industry?

The very existence of the European Commission’s Net-Zero Industry Act is to be welcomed, writes Julie Oddou. However, it is also insufficient on budgetary aspects, places too much emphasis on on…

28 06 2023 | 11:40

£19.3bn of fossil fuels imported by UK from authoritarian states in year since Ukraine war

UK fossil fuel imports from authoritarian petrostates surged to £19.3bn in the year following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it can be revealed.

28 06 2023 | 11:31

France’s electricity consumption set to rise sharply by 2030

France will reach the level of electricity consumption expected in 2050 as early as 2030-2035, according to the latest forecasts by RTE, the country’s electricity network operator. However, many…

28 06 2023 | 10:37

The Global Stocktake: Charting a course to climate and nature recovery

st stocktake of efforts to curtail the climate crisis can provide a critical lever to engage all stakeholders in a just transition to a 1.5C, resilient and inclusive world. But the GST will likely…

28 06 2023 | 10:36

Physicists predict Earth will become a chaotic world, with dire consequences

Humans aren't just making Earth warmer, they are making the climate chaotic, a stark new study suggests. The new research, which was posted April 21 to the preprint database arXiv, draws a broad and…

28 06 2023 | 10:35

Climate change is harming my mental health

Until two years ago Jennifer Newall was working at the forefront of climate change research. Her PhD on melting ice sheets and changing sea levels had taken her to Antarctica, Scandinavia and the…

28 06 2023 | 10:28

Shell 'set to scrap oil cut target' at key strategy meeting

Shell is set to scrap a target to cut oil output when it updates investors on its strategy later this week, it was reported. Wael Sawan, recently-installed CEO of the oil and gas supermajor – one of…

28 06 2023 | 10:25

Greens warn right-wing coalitions will ruin climate policies

The Greens seek to fight the rise of right-wing governments across the EU and a conservative majority in the EU parliament by facilitating a credible alternative, but it will be a tricky mission.…

28 06 2023 | 10:13

'No net zero goal at more than 1,000 of world's largest companies': pre-COP28 study

A growing spread of net zero commitments that includes 67% of fossil fuel groups represents progress in the pursuit of globally agreed climate objectives, but swathes of public and private entities…

28 06 2023 | 10:12

Viewpoint: For the Sake of Peace, We Need a Fossil Fuel Treaty

TOKYO, 25 May 2023 (IDN) — When the leaders of powerful nations meet, finding ways to maintain peace is one of their most important responsibilities.