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The Enabler of Russia's War? Ukraine's Top Climate Scientist Lays the Blame on Fossil Fuels
The conflict in Ukraine has coincided with sharp rises in the prices of coal, oil and gas as countries scramble to replace Russian energy sources.
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Coal's a ‘Stupid Investment' and We're ‘Sleepwalking to Climate Catastrophe,' Says UN Chief Guterres
Antonio Guterres pulled no punches in remarks broadcast Monday morning.
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Reduce Speed Limits and Car-Free Sundays: The IEA Has a 10-Point Plan to Cut Oil Use
Recommendations come at a time when oil markets are facing significant uncertainty following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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‘Time Is Running Out': UN Says Asia-Pacific Is Falling Behind on Sustainability Goals
Asia-Pacific isn’t on track to achieving any of its sustainability targets by 2030 and the pandemic has slowed progress in many areas, said a UN representative.
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Google-Backed Start-Up Launches Free Carbon Emissions Tracker
Around a dozen fellows from Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, helped to build the emissions tool on a full-time, pro bono basis for six months.
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Shell's Board of Directors Sued for ‘Failing to Properly Prepare' for the Energy Transition
The case is thought to be the first time ever that a company’s board has been challenged over its failure to adequately prepare for the energy transition.
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Ex-Unilever CEO Namechecks Tesla, Says Firms Need to Focus on Longer Term Models
Paul Polman made his comments during a panel discussion at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
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Huawei's Competitor to Tesla Electric Cars Is Set to Hit China's Streets on Saturday
The first electric car with Huawei’s HarmonyOS operating system is set to begin deliveries at a ceremony on Saturday in Shanghai.
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IEA Pushes Europe to Wean Itself Off Russian Gas After Ukraine Invasion
“Nobody is under any illusions anymore,” Fatih Birol, the IEA’s executive director, said in a statement Thursday.
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‘Most Important Climate Deal Since Paris': UN Agrees Treaty to End Scourge of Plastic Pollution
It is hoped an agreement to address the growing problem of plastic waste in the world’s oceans, rivers and landscapes can be reached by the end of 2024.
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‘Fossil Fuels Are Choking Humanity': Major UN Report Sounds the Alarm on Climate Impacts
The IPCC’s latest report examines the impacts of the climate emergency on nature and people around the world.
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BP CEO Says Oil and Gas Giant Is a ‘Greening Company,' Refutes Greenwashing Accusations
Bernard Looney’s remarks were made during a panel discussion in Cairo, Egypt where he spoke about issues relating to the energy transition.
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Banks Haven't Quit Coal. Study Says Commercial Lenders Have Channeled $1.5 Trillion to the Industry Since 2019
The research shows how a tiny number of financial institutions from a handful of countries play an outsized role in keeping the coal industry afloat.
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Coal Mines Transformed Society. Now, Their Flooded Remains Could Heat the Homes of the Future
Most mines in the U.K. have fallen silent, but their centuries-old story isn’t necessarily over.
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UAE's DP World Commits £1 Million to Prince William Foundation's Earthshot Prize Finalists
“This is the decisive decade,” Prince William said at the Dubai Expo site during an event celebrating some of the contest’s finalists.
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Costs More But Consumers Will Be Willing to Pay, IATA Chief Says
Looking ahead, Willie Walsh said airlines had ordered 14 billion liters of SAF.
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Nissan Exec Says New European Emissions Rules Will Make Combustion Engine Unviable
Ashwani Gupta made his comments during an interview with CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe”.
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Extreme Rainfall and More Wet Days Will Hamper Global Economy, Study Says
Scientists at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research looked at data from over 1,500 regions between 1979 and 2019.
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World's Biggest Companies Accused of Exaggerating Their Climate Actions
The study assessed the transparency of each firm’s headline climate pledges and gave them an “integrity” rating.
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UK Rejects Fresh Calls for a Windfall Tax on Oil and Gas Profits Despite Soaring Energy Bills
Britain’s Finance Minister Rishi Sunak said the idea of a windfall tax sounded “superficially appealing,” but it would ultimately deter investment.