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fromGothamist
5 days ago

NY's draft energy plan admits state will whiff on 2030 climate goals

New York is projected to fail its major clean energy goals and lacks a credible plan for improvement.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Greenpeace protesters close Forth Road Bridge after abseiling off the side

Environmental activists are protesting against a tanker carrying fracked gas and advocating for a global plastics treaty.
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Communities Near Data Centers Struggle Now. Trump's AI Plan Will Make It Worse.

The 'AI action plan' released July 23 calls for AI data centers to be waived from typical environmental assessment requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act.
Artificial intelligence
#climate-change
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump fossil-fuel push setting back green progress decades, critics warn

Trump's energy policies emphasize fossil fuels while undermining green energy efforts, reversing decades of environmental progress.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Keeping us hooked on fossil fuels': how can we negotiate with autocracies on the climate crisis?

Autocratic governments control major fossil fuel emissions, affecting global climate negotiations.
#climate-justice
#renewable-energy
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Analysis shows that China's emissions are dropping due to renewables

China leads in renewable energy capacity but still faces fossil fuel growth; recent emissions decline hints at potential shifts in energy use.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Analysis shows that China's emissions are dropping due to renewables

China leads in renewable energy capacity but still faces fossil fuel growth; recent emissions decline hints at potential shifts in energy use.
fromTESLARATI
1 week ago

Tesla analyst says this stock concern is overblown while maintaining $400 PT

Tesla's regulatory credit profits totaled $2.763 billion last year.
#bp
fromFortune
1 week ago
US news

BP sells American wind business to LS Power as it continues its renewable retreat

fromFortune
1 week ago
US news

BP sells American wind business to LS Power as it continues its renewable retreat

Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Gas flaring created 389m tonnes of carbon pollution last year, report finds

Fossil fuel industry flared 389 million tonnes of carbon pollution in 2024, exacerbating climate change.
Pittsburgh Steelers
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Trump and the Energy Industry Are Eager to Power AI With Fossil Fuels

The Trump administration promoted AI's role in fossil fuel's future during the Energy and Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh.
#energy-policy
#lng
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Wyoming announces its first new coal mine in decades will extract rare earth metals

Energy Secretary Chris Wright emphasized the significance of extracting rare earth elements from coal to reduce reliance on China for crucial tech and military products.
Environment
#donald-trump
#insurance-rates
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Federal lands larger than Delaware move closer to coming up for sale to coal mining companies

Federal officials initiated actions to open over 2,600 square miles of public lands for coal sales, aligning with President Trump's fossil fuel expansion agenda.
US politics
fromInsideEVs
3 weeks ago

EVs Will Decimate Big Oil. Even Without U.S. Tax Credits.

The fossil fuel industry recently received a significant legislative boost, but the transition to electric vehicles and clean energy remains a global priority.
#california
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Legal bullying': global protest rights on line in Dutch court case, say activists

This week's case was the start of a fightback by civil society groups determined to defend the democratic right to protest and free speech.
Social justice
#climate-crisis
OMG science
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why the U.K. is betting $76 million on solar engineering to help cool the planet

Climate change is escalating, evidenced by record temperatures and emission peaks, necessitating immediate global action to avert catastrophic consequences.
OMG science
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why the U.K. is betting $76 million on solar engineering to help cool the planet

Climate change is escalating, evidenced by record temperatures and emission peaks, necessitating immediate global action to avert catastrophic consequences.
#carbon-capture
fromFortune
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Conservatives and environmentalists say carbon capture is unnecessarily expensive and fails to curb pollution effectively. Here's what the science says

fromFortune
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Conservatives and environmentalists say carbon capture is unnecessarily expensive and fails to curb pollution effectively. Here's what the science says

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Suspend UK from oil oversight body over protests crackdown, say campaign groups

UK civil society groups demand suspension from EITI over government's treatment of climate activists.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

How do renewables contribute to energy security? DW 06/27/2025

The Iran-Israel conflict is reigniting concerns over global energy security due to potential disruptions in vital shipping routes.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Youth Who Fought the Climate Crisis in Court Are Now Targeting Trump

Youth plaintiffs challenge Trump's fossil fuel policies in court, arguing they threaten their future and health, utilizing previous litigation experiences to bolster their case.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

AI runs on dirty power and the public pays the price

The increasing demand for electricity from data centers, estimated to reach 239.3 terawatt-hours annually, presents a significant challenge to renewable energy goals.
Tech industry
Law
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Major oil companies face first 'climate death' lawsuit DW 06/18/2025

A landmark wrongful death lawsuit claims fossil fuel companies are responsible for extreme heat leading to a woman's death during a Seattle heatwave.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Europe will never return to Russian gas, European Commission insists

The EU plans to phase out Russian gas imports by 2028, citing energy weaponization and untrustworthiness of Russia as key reasons.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Document Shows E.P.A. Plans to Loosen Limits on Mercury From Power Plants

The E.P.A. is set to weaken regulations on power plant emissions, reversing Biden-era environmental protections.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Brooklyn College becomes first CUNY campus to begin state Decarbonization Leadership Program

Brooklyn College's West End Building will be fully converted to a geothermal heating and cooling system, marking a significant shift away from fossil fuels.
Brooklyn
#clean-energy
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Exclusive: Clean energy investment hits new highs and shows no sign of slowing | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Exclusive: Clean energy investment hits new highs and shows no sign of slowing | TechCrunch

fromTruthout
1 month ago

Gulf Coast Communities Take on Insurers Backing Trump-Approved Fossil Fuel Facilities

Local organizers and climate groups have been fighting the expansion of 'methane export facilities' which they say will intensify climate chaos and environmental racism.
Non-profit organizations
NYC politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

NYC pension funds want asset managers like BlackRock to have legitimate net-zero plans-or lose their business

New York City is enforcing climate standards for pension fund asset managers to divest from fossil fuels and support greener investments.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Young people sue Donald Trump over climate change

Trump's fossil fuel policies are challenged as unconstitutional by a group of young plaintiffs.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

European fertiliser plants use US ammonia made with shale gas, investigation reveals

Yara Freeport's ammonia production relies on polluting shale gas, contradicting its sustainability claims.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Warren Buffett Is a Climate-Wrecker

Warren Buffett, despite his reputation as a sage investor, is a significant financier of fossil fuels amid climate change challenges.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Japan invests big in LNG despite climate-friendly promises DW 05/21/2025

Japan's international influence in energy financing, specifically fossil fuel financing, is enormous, covering all aspects of the fossil fuel supply chain from exploration to power plants.
Alternative transportation
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Offshore oil operation near Santa Barbara resumes production after 10 years

"It's alarming that no agency comprehensively looked at the environmental risks of restarting this aging, corroded pipeline, and that Sable steamrolled over orders to halt construction."
SF politics
#climate-activism
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

MP launches bill to make polluters pay for climate damage and resilience

"Despite Reform leaders' vocal opposition to climate action, the polling clearly shows broad support, with 70% of both Reform-leaning voters and the general public favoring higher taxes on polluters."
UK politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

ANOTHER Congressional Investigation For Biglaw Firms Capitulating To Donald Trump - Above the Law

Nine Biglaw firms made deals with Trump to escape financial penalties despite criticism and scrutiny over their motives.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK windfall tax can fund switch to green jobs for North Sea oil workers report

Transitioning to a renewable energy economy is one of the greatest opportunities the UK has to create secure, well-paid jobs for energy workers and build a fairer future.
UK politics
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

GOP Advances Bill to Fast-Track Fracking, Logging and Mining on Public Lands

GOP budget plan advances public land exploitation for fossil fuels, reducing oversight and environmental protections.
#pope-francis
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Real-world geoengineering experiments revealed by UK agency

The UK government is funding global geoengineering experiments to gather data on climate interventions as Earth approaches critical tipping points.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Why the EU's push to cut Russian energy ties is so difficult DW 05/07/2025

The EU aims to phase out Russian fossil fuels by 2027 amid criticism and challenges.
A dual-phase plan prohibits new contracts with Russian suppliers by 2025 and plans full elimination by 2027.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Abandoned infrastructure one of the biggest polluters in the world report

Abandoned coalmines and oil and gas wells are significant sources of methane emissions, surpassing those from even Iran, highlighting a critical environmental issue.
World news
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Kumar: New Bay Area heating equipment standards will help us breathe easier - San Jose Spotlight

The Bay Area ranks poorly in air quality, with high pollution levels adversely affecting health, especially in low-income communities.
East Bay (California)
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Revealed: Forecasts of greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels soar in Trump's first 100 days

Trump's push for increased fossil fuel drilling contradicts environmental goals and worsens emissions forecasts, despite initial regulations under previous administration.
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