2024 Fossil Fuel Emissions Are Headed for a Record

Countries promised to move away from coal, oil and natural gas at last year’s climate summit. New research shows they’re burning more than ever before.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

‘No sign’ of promised fossil fuel transition as emissions hit new high

Despite nations’ pledges at Cop28 a year ago, the burning of coal, oil and gas continued to rise in 2024. There is “no sign” of the transition away from burning fossil fuels that was pledged by the ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Fossil fuel pollution hits record high: Research

Presented by American Chemistry Council — Planet-warming carbon emissions reached a new high this year, according to research published Wednesday by the Global Carbon Project. {beacon} Energy & ...

Politics - The Hill - 17 hours ago

COP29 chief exec caught on film promoting fossil fuel deals

Undercover filming shows COP29 chief exec discussing new oil and gas projects ahead of climate summit.

Trump win invigorates fossil fuel industry

Presented by American Chemistry Council — In the wake of Trump's victory, the industry is hopeful he’ll deliver on his promises and roll back regulations put in place by the Biden administration. ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Fossil fuels could become cheaper and more abundant, says IEA

International Energy Agency says transition to clean energy means there will be a surplus of oil, gas and coal. Fossil fuels could soon become significantly cheaper and more abundant as governments ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Anti-fossil fuel comic that went viral in France arrives in UK

World Without End topped bestseller lists but was criticised for embracing nuclear power. In 2019, France’s best known climate expert sat down to work with its most feted graphic novelist. The ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

University of Toronto’s environment school cuts financial ties to fossil fuels

Princeton University, the only other North American school to do so, rolled back its commitment recently. The University of Toronto ’s environment school has announced it will financially ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

How election could affect fossil fuel, climate regulations

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story High stakes election is underway Today is Election Day. Voters are taking the future of the country — including its energy policy ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Cop29 CEO filmed agreeing to facilitate fossil fuel deals at climate summit

Elnur Soltanov recorded speaking with fake oil and gas group that asked for deals in exchange for sponsoring talks. The chief executive of Cop29 has been filmed apparently agreeing to facilitate ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

With Ready Orders and an Energy Czar, Trump Plots Pivot to Fossil Fuels

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s transition team for climate and the environment is considering relocating the E.P.A. out of Washington and other drastic changes.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

India’s hunger for fossil fuels drags on its push towards net zero

Growing economy sucks up more electricity than its green sources can provide despite billions invested in solar and wind farms

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Climate action in fossil fuel sector has ‘stalled’, says report

Also in today’s newsletter, why private capital will not suffice for Africa’s climate needs

World - Financial Times - 4 hours ago

California Will Boost Sustainable Fuel Supplies to Curb Airplane Emissions

Jet engines contribute about 9 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, and the agreement with an airlines trade group may help reduce the total.

Business - Inc. - October 31

US oil companies risk an unexpectedly large bill

Investor group alleges that US oil and gas groups are breaking the rules on corporate financial disclosure

World - Financial Times - October 18

Jim Cramer explains why fossil fuels remain vital as the Big Tech boom continues

CNBC's Jim Cramer noted Big Tech's growing energy demands, with companies like Meta, Nvidia, Google and Microsoft building more and more data centers.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Governments subsidizing 'unprecedented' health threats from fossil fuels, leading medical journal finds

World governments are “fueling the fire” of a global health crisis with the trillions of dollars per year they direct toward subsidizing fossil fuels, according to findings published Tuesday. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Secret Video Shows Top Climate Change Conference Official Promising to Facilitate Fossil Fuel Deals

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

Big oil firms knew of dire effects of fossil fuels as early as 1950s, memos show

Newly unearthed documents contain warning from head of Air Pollution Foundation, founded in 1953 by oil interests. Major oil companies, including Shell and precursors to energy giants Chevron, ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Cocaine use fuels record high in drug deaths

The number of drug-poisoning deaths registered in England and Wales has hit the highest level since 1993.

Amid Earth's heat records, scientists report another bump upward in annual carbon emissions

Even as Earth sets new heat records, humanity this year is pumping 330 million tons (300 million metric tons) more carbon dioxide into the air by burning fossil fuels than it did last year

Tech - ABC News - Yesterday

Election Day 2024: Americans head to the polls

With the nation deeply divided, millions of voters are casting ballots in a high-stakes election. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are neck and neck in key ...

Gold hits record high as rate cuts and Middle East tensions fuel demand

Gains of 40% in past year spark predictions of rally to $3,000 a troy ounce

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Russian central bank hikes interest rate to record-high 21%, to fight inflation fueled by military spending

World - ABC News - October 25

Intuitive Machines’ stock skyrockets as third-quarter revenue more than triples and NASA fuels record backlog

The Houston-based company made history earlier this year when its Odysseus lander became the first commercial lander to successfully land on the moon’s surface.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 hours ago

2024 Temperatures Are on Track for a Record High, Researchers Find

The new report also says that global warming has hit a threshold, at least temporarily, that countries had pledged to avoid.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

2024 to be first year to breach 1.5C global warming limit

It is also set to be the world's first breach of 1.5C of warming across an entire calendar year.

2024 set to be hottest year on record, scientists say

Climate scientists say 2024 is likely to be the hottest year ever on record. The announcement comes just ahead of the COP29 climate summit. Tina Kraus reports.

Estée Lauder’s stock heads for record selloff after profit warning, dividend cut

Consumer sentiment in China worsened, driving weak prestige beauty and Asia travel retail sales.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

2024 election updates: Obama criticizes comic's Puerto Rico remarks at Trump's rally

Trump criticizes the former first lady, said she made a 'big mistake' with her comments on the campaign trail.

National Retail Federation predicts record 2024 holiday sales

Holiday sales are poised to set a new record in 2024 and could increase by as much as 3.5 percent from 2023, the National Retail Federation (NRF) announced Tuesday. The NRF forecasts holiday retail ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

U.S. budget deficit in fiscal 2024 swells to third-highest level on record

The federal budget deficit for fiscal 2024 was $1.8 trillion, up 8% from a year ago, as the government’s spending continued to swamp revenue.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Stock market opens with record highs after Trump’s 2024 victory

The Dow Jones opened with record highs Wednesday after Donald Trump won back the White House. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to discuss how Trump’s stance on the economy and support from Tesla ...

Dow finishes at record high after Trump wins 2024 presidential election

The Dow Jones finished up over 1,500 points and the S&P and Nasdaq each hit fresh record highs on Wednesday after President-elect Trump won the 2024 race. Bank stocks were among the biggest risers ...

European agency says 2024 is "virtually certain" to be warmest year on record

Climate scientists working at the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service have announced that 2024 is "virtually certain" to be the warmest year on record.

2024 likely to be hottest year on record, first to exceed Paris agreement threshold

This year will likely be the warmest ever recorded, the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said in a statement Thursday. In its announcement, Copernicus noted that last month was ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

How each country’s emissions compare

A searchable dashboard of 193 countries’ historical emissions and future climate targets

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

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