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Cop29 live: Saudi Arabia opposition to targeting of fossil fuels breaks into the open
The Saudi delegation said it ‘will not accept any text that targets any specific sectors, including fossil fuels’. My colleague Patrick Greenfield is following the plenary where countries give ...World - The Guardian - 14 minutes ago -
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 - 4 hours ago -
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 - 7 hours 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 -
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 -
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 -
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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 - 5 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 - 5 days ago -
Fossil fills 70-million-year gap in understanding
The complete skull is one of the most significant finds of its kind, say researchers.Top stories - BBC News - 6 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 needsWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
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 -
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 -
‘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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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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 -
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 -
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 -
Scientists discover oldest ever giant tadpole fossil in Argentina
Tadpole that wriggled around 160m years ago surpasses previous record holder by about 20m years. Scientists have discovered the oldest-known fossil of a giant tadpole that wriggled around over 160m ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
This ancient tadpole fossil is the oldest ever discovered
Scientists have uncovered the oldest-known fossil of a tadpole that wriggled around 160 million years agoTech - ABC News - October 30 -
Fossil Reveals Oldest Known Tadpole That Grew to the Size of a Hot Dog
A 161 million-year-old fossil, linked to a line of extinct frog-like amphibians, is the oldest tadpole ever found.Science - The New York Times - October 30 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time
Scientists have discovered dinosaur fossils for the first time in Hong Kong.Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time
Officials in Hong Kong say they have discovered dinosaur fossils in the city for the first time on a remote, uninhabited island that’s part of a geoparkTech - ABC News - October 23 -
Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time
Officials in Hong Kong say they have discovered dinosaur fossils in the city for the first time on a remote, uninhabited island that’s part of a geoparkWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
Cop29 host Azerbaijan set for major fossil gas expansion, report says
Exclusive: Those with ‘interest in keeping world hooked on fossil fuels’ should not oversee climate talks, say report authors. Azerbaijan, the host of the Cop29 global climate summit, will see a ...World - The Guardian - October 23
