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Phase out fossil fuels by 2040, business giants urge world leaders
…increasing extreme weather events resulting from climate change” and single out fossil fuels as “the primary cause”. The letter is coordinated by the We Mean Business Coalition. It states that…
Alok Sharma says COP28 agreement on fossil fuel phase-out is ‘vital’
…been deployed fast enough. “Therefore, for me, language on a fossil fuel phase-out is going to be absolutely vital.” An option for a fossil fuel phase-out is on the table,…
Mangroves, food fights and fossil fuels: The eight biggest stories from nature day at COP28 (9 December)
…that would cover fossil fuel emissions, not the fuels themselves, thus leaving loopholes for carbon capture. This kind of rhetoric has repeatedly and strongly been rebuked by UN Secretary-General Antonio…
‘The terms of the game have changed’: 7 key messages from Chris Skidmore’s net-zero speech to Parliament
…fossil fuels, to UK competitiveness. Here, edie summarises the key talking points. Skidmore on the King’s Speech Earlier this week, King Charles revealed the UK Government’s legislative priorities for the…
Timeline: What’s included in the IEA’s new Net-Zero Roadmap for energy?
…forms of energy Global fossil fuel demand is 25% lower than in the early 2020s The share of fossil fuels in final energy consumption is 9% lower than in 2022…
UN warns of $10trn annual costs from unsustainable food systems
…are rowing over whether the goal should be an agreement to phase fossil fuels down or out, and whether that aim should include ‘abated’ fossil fuels (those whose emissions are…
£77m announced for electric and hydrogen HGVs including ambulances and fire engines
…being allocated towards hydrogen vehicle projects. Also benefitting, with a £7.9m share, is Ulemco, which is developing a hydrogen fuel cell range extender that could be applied in vehicles like…
Solar panels that mimic leaves and next-gen EV batteries: The best green innovations of August 2023
…majority of the world’s ships are used to move not people, but heavy cargo, and the sector remains heavily dependent on fossil fuels. Alternative fuels like ammonia and methanol are…
Budweiser bags planning permission for British green hydrogen project
The business first announced detailed plans for the project this time last year. Its intention is to meet all of the site’s demand for thermal energy and hydrogen fuel cell…
easyJet trials hydrogen refuelling at Bristol Airport in ‘UK first’
…that hydrogen gas can be safely and reliably used to refuel ground equipment, enabling airlines to transition to more sustainable fuels and reduce their carbon footprint. The pilot was delivered…
28 voices on COP28: What we want from the climate summit (part 1)
…that we are in, anything short of a global agreement to phase out fossil fuels immediately would not be meeting the moment in my opinion. Fossil fuels are the biggest…
WATCH: Johan Rockström says fossil fuel ‘phase-out’ or ‘phase-down’ at COP28 wouldn’t be enough
…should commit to phasing fossil fuels down or out. The direction of travel for ending coal has been set, but the debate is proving challenging to wrangle with regard to…
Businesses in high-carbon sectors still expect to rely on fossil fuels after 2050
…– far sooner in wealthier nations less dependent on the fuel. Declines in oil and gas use compound this, meaning that global fossil fuel demands are 80% lower than they…
VIDEO: Paul Polman calls out fossil fuel greenwashing at COP28
…year, was one of several petrostates pushing for a final agreement on a ‘phase down of fossil fuel emissions’ rather than a ‘phase out’ of these fuels themselves. This narrative,…
G20 nations agree to treble renewable energy capacity, but water down fossil fuel pledges
…He stated previously: “The problem is not simply fossil fuel emissions – it is fossil fuels, period. Countries must progressively phase them out and massively boost renewable investments.” The G20…
Axe tax on cleaner haulage fuels, say businesses and NGOs
…worth examining carefully.” The letter is spearheaded by fuel supplier Green Biofuels. Other signatories in this sector include Neste, World Fuel Serices and Bryce Oils. Also supporting the call to…
COP28 Action Tracker: Last-minute climate talks in Abu Dhabi as UK offers new fossil fuel licences
…Prime Minister and Energy Secretary, includes a host of measures intended to ease the scaling of low-carbon industries including nuclear, green hydrogen, heat pumps and alternative fuels for aviation. It…
New Shell CEO drops targets to reduce oil production
…long-term net-zero target, in place for 2050, but confirmed a change in strategy to maintain current levels of liquid fuel production through to 2030. This decision, a Shell statement notes,…
Shell has ‘misleading’ ads banned in the UK
…to the advertising campaign to renewable energy and electric vehicles in the UK. “Fossil fuel firms and other businesses are increasingly using advertising campaigns to highlight the greener – but…
Budget 2024: Chancellor extends North Sea oil and gas windfall tax, confirms ESG rating regulations
…to fuel duty. Green Party MP Caroline Lucas stated that consecutive fuel duty freezes have hampered the low-carbon transition in road transport and have benefitted the wealthy more than the…
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