Renewable energy is a less costly, more efficient climate solution than carbon capture, study finds
24 Feb 2025
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The benefits of investing in clean energy, including solar, wind, geothermal and hydropower, make renewables a more cost-effective option compared to carbon capture technology, according to a new study.
World’s richest 10% responsible for two-thirds of global heating since 1990: Study
Fri 9 May 2025
The carbon footprint of the world’s wealthiest 10 percent has been responsible for two-thirds of global heating over the past 35 years, new research has found.
States sue the Trump administration for blocking funds for electric vehicle charging
Fri 9 May 2025
Seventeen states are suing President Donald Trump ‘s administration for withholding billions of dollars for building more electric vehicle chargers.
Real-world geoengineering experiments revealed by UK agency
Fri 9 May 2025
Trials will test ways to block sunlight and slow climate crisis that threatens to trigger catastrophic tipping points.
UK: The choppy waters between North Sea oil and green energy revolution
Fri 9 May 2025
The Great Energy Transition is under way, and may come to define this era, but it's not going smoothly.
Scientists are reviving climate and nature research efforts in the wake of Trump cuts
Fri 9 May 2025
The National Climate Assessment and National Nature Assessment were set to offer a status check for the environment in the U.S. Then they were axed.
New carbon credit scheme targets 60 plants by 2030 for coal phaseout
Thu 8 May 2025
The Rockefeller Foundation aims to sign up 60 projects by 2030 to a new carbon finance scheme for phasing out coal-fired power in developing countries, it said on Wednesday, after its rulebook was given the go-ahead.
World energy methane emissions near record high in 2024: IEA
Thu 8 May 2025
Record fossil fuel production kept planet-heating methane emissions near historic highs last year, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday, warning of a surge in massive leaks from oil and gas facilities.
Abandoned infrastructure one of the biggest polluters in the world – report
Thu 8 May 2025
Emissions from abandoned coalmines, oil and gas wells globally are larger than any single country except China, the US and Russia.
EU plans to end Russian gas imports by end of 2027
Thu 8 May 2025
The European Commission has published a "roadmap" outlining its plans to end Europe's reliance on Russian energy in the coming years.
Solar geoengineering is possible with existing aircraft, study finds
Thu 8 May 2025
Scientists previously thought that solar geoengineering—or releasing particles into the atmosphere to reflect solar rays—would require specialised high-altitude vehicles.
