fossil fuels
European Union agrees to push for global phase out of fossil fuels ahead of COP28 climate conference
World
March 11, 2023
European Union agrees to push for global phase out of fossil fuels ahead of COP28 climate conference
European Union countries agreed to promote a global fossil fuel phase out on Thursday ahead of the United Nation’s COP28…
‘Inconsistent with human survival’: UN chief slams fossil fuel industry expansion in Davos speech
Environment
January 18, 2023
‘Inconsistent with human survival’: UN chief slams fossil fuel industry expansion in Davos speech
The UN Secretary General has accused fossil fuel producers and their financial backers of “racing to expand production, knowing full…
Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels to rise by less than 1% this year as renewables and EVs take off
Environment
October 19, 2022
Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels to rise by less than 1% this year as renewables and EVs take off
CNN – Finally, some good news in the battle against greenhouse gasses: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the burning of…
UN report on climate crisis confirms the world already has solutions — but politics are getting in the way
World
April 5, 2022
UN report on climate crisis confirms the world already has solutions — but politics are getting in the way
(CNN)The world is careening toward levels of global warming that will have irreversible impacts, a new landmark report says, but…
Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren’t more of them doing it?
World
March 20, 2022
Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren’t more of them doing it?
(CNN) – As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner…
Climate talks back off from call to end all coal use
Environment
November 12, 2021
Climate talks back off from call to end all coal use
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Negotiators at this year’s U.N. climate talks in Glasgow appeared to be backing away from a…
COP26: Lobbying threat to global climate action
climate change
November 6, 2021
COP26: Lobbying threat to global climate action
As world leaders meet for a landmark summit to cut carbon pollution, scientists and environmental groups are sounding alarm bells that businesses…
Pandemic: Less air pollution means thousands fewer die
World
April 30, 2020
Pandemic: Less air pollution means thousands fewer die
There will be 11,000 fewer deaths in European countries under coronavirus lockdown due to a sharp drop in fossil fuel…
Six-fold jump in polar ice loss lifts global oceans
Environment
March 12, 2020
Six-fold jump in polar ice loss lifts global oceans
Greenland and Antarctica are shedding six times more ice than during the 1990s, driving sea level rise that could see…
Plant a trillion trees: Republicans offer fossil-friendly climate fix
Environment
February 12, 2020
Plant a trillion trees: Republicans offer fossil-friendly climate fix
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican lawmakers on Wednesday will propose legislation setting a goal for the United States to plant a…