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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 farmsWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
‘Take a deep breath on being Trump-esque’: senior Coalition figures reject backbench push to rethink net zero
Nationals senator Matt Canavan and MP Keith Pitt both spoke out about the party’s climate policy in the wake of Donald Trump’s win. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
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 - November 12 -
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 - November 13 -
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 - November 13 -
Fury at climate talks over ‘backsliding’ on fossil fuels
Countries are split at UN climate summit over funding and commitments to reducing fossil fuel use.Top stories - BBC News - 5 hours ago -
Australia and UK make pact to partner on 2050 net-zero climate goal
Australia and the United Kingdom have deepened ties by agreeing to collaborate on climate change and energy initiatives, aiming to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, while also reaffirming ...World - ABC News - October 24 -
How F1 can help engineer the world's net-zero future
Formula One has always tried to be more than just a good sport.Business - CNBC - November 3 -
Countries could use nature to ‘cheat’ on net zero targets, scientists warn
By relying on natural carbon sinks such as forests and peatlands to offset emissions, governments can appear closer to goals than they actually are . Relying on natural carbon sinks such as forests ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
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 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.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
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 - November 8 -
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 - November 8 -
‘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 - November 13 -
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 needsWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Cop29 week one diary: from fossil fuel colouring books to Ronaldinho
Keir Starmer gets a warm welcome, a vegan burger costs the earth, and cop29.com makes a point. Many countries are offering treats at their Cop29 pavilions: the UK’s has a coffee bar; Georgia’s has ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Saudi Arabia Is Working to Undercut a Pledge to Quit Fossil Fuels
Despite endorsing a transition away from fossil fuels last year, Saudi officials have since worked to undermine it in at least five U.N. forums, diplomats said.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
‘Capitalism incarnate’: inside the secret world of McKinsey, the firm hooked on fossil fuels
Interviews and analysis of court documents show how the world’s most prestigious consulting firm quietly helps fuel the climate crisis. Two giant, mirrored walls are set to rise out of the sands of ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Azerbaijan blocks COP29.com in fossil fuel domain name war
Kitchenware company near New Delhi sells name to campaigners attacking oil and gas groupsWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Oil-producing nations under fire at COP29 over fossil fuels omission
EU says draft agreements released at climate summit are ‘clearly unacceptable’World - Financial Times - 9 hours ago -
Cop29 live: UN chair ‘so sick’ of Saudi Arabia’s defence of fossil fuels
Former climate minister for Canada reacts after Saudi delegation said it ‘will not accept any text that targets any specific sectors, including fossil fuels’. My colleague Patrick Greenfield is ...World - The Guardian - 1 hour ago -
Harris and Trump focus on Sunbelt states during final weekend push for votes
Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are zeroing in on Sunbelt states as they embark on one last weekend quest to sway undecided voters in battleground states that will determine the ...Sports - ABC News - November 2 -
EU braced for blows from all sides in march to meet net zero goals
Critics at home and abroad lash out at demands to cut emissions while the US is unlikely to offer much supportWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
Honeywell’s stock leaps toward a record after activist investor pushes for a breakup
Shares of Honeywell International Inc. rallied into record territory Tuesday after activist investor Elliott Investment Management L.P. disclosed a large stake and said it was pushing for a breakup ...Business - MarketWatch - November 12 -
Hong Kong unearths its first ever dinosaur fossils
Official hails discovery ‘of great significance’ on Port Island, with remains of as yet unknown species to go on display in shopping district on Friday. Hong Kong officials say they have discovered ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Can India reverse its manufacturing failure?
The industrial boom in the southern state of Tamil Nadu offers a model for the rest of the country to emulateWorld - Financial Times - November 10 -
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 -
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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 - November 12 -
Frustration grows at fossil fuel influence and structure of UN climate talks. Some call for reform
Environmental advocates released reports Friday decrying fossil fuel industry influence at these climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, called COP29Health - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Cop29 live: oil bosses given red carpet treatment at climate summit
At least 123 oil and gas bosses and staff invited as ‘guests’ by Azerbaijani government and given host country badges, the Guardian has learned. According to an interesting piece in the Africa ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Fossil fuel bosses get ‘red carpet’ at Cop29 despite concerns over influence
Revealed: more than 100 executives given special guest badges as activists challenge role of oil and gas firms at talks. The host country of this year’s UN climate summit, Azerbaijan, has rolled ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago
