Oil execs work COP29 as NGOs slam lobbyist presenceNews
Oil execs work COP29 as NGOs slam lobbyist presence
By Delphine Paysant with Kelly Macnamara in Paris Baku, Azerbaijan | AFP - Oil executives and lobbyists descended on COP29 in Baku for "energy day"…
SourceNovember 15, 2024
Full articleGlobal CO2 emissions from fossil fuels reach new high in 2024 amid climate crisisClimate
Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels reach new high in 2024 amid climate crisis
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels reached a new record in 2024, highlighting the persistent challenge in addressing climate change, according to the Global Carbon…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 13, 2024
Full articleFossil fuel emissions to hit new record in 2024: researchersNews
Fossil fuel emissions to hit new record in 2024: researchers
By Kelly MACNAMARA | AFP Paris, France - Planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions from oil, gas and coal rose to a new record high this year,…
SourceNovember 13, 2024
Full articleBarbados PM renews call for taxes on fossil fuels, shipping at COP29News
Barbados PM renews call for taxes on fossil fuels, shipping at COP29
Baku, Azerbaijan | AFP - Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley renewed Tuesday her call for taxes on fossil fuels, aviation and shipping, saying hundreds of…
SourceNovember 12, 2024
Full articleWindfall profits from oil and gas could fund climate payments to developing nationsClimate
Windfall profits from oil and gas could fund climate payments to developing nations
As the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29) opens on November 11, a significant debate looms over how industrialized nations will fulfill their financial commitments…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 9, 2024
Full articleTen key moments in the climate change fightNews
Ten key moments in the climate change fight
Paris, France | AFP - With the UN climate summit to start in Azerbaijan in a week, here is a recap of 10 key dates…
SourceNovember 4, 2024
Full articleG20 affirms commitment to transition from fossil fuelsNews
G20 affirms commitment to transition from fossil fuels
Washington, United States (AFP) - G20 leaders affirmed their commitment to shifting away from fossil fuels after talks this week in Washington, according to a…
SourceOctober 25, 2024
Full articleChina’s coal dilemma as it fights climate changeClimateNews
China’s coal dilemma as it fights climate change
As China faces mounting pressure to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, a new paper from the University of California San Diego sheds light on the…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 8, 2024
Full articleRising support for meat and fuel rationing to tackle climate crisisScience
Rising support for meat and fuel rationing to tackle climate crisis
Rationing of meat and fuel, two major contributors to climate change, is gaining public support as an effective and equitable way to reduce consumption. According…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 30, 2024
Full articleArctic ice cores reveal global pollution’s hidden impactClimate
Arctic ice cores reveal global pollution’s hidden impact
Researchers from Dartmouth College have uncovered how fossil fuel emissions have profoundly impacted the Arctic’s atmospheric chemistry. Their findings show that pollution reaches the region…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 25, 2024
Full articleLow-carbon technologies need far less mining than fossil fuelsScience
Low-carbon technologies need far less mining than fossil fuels
Mining for coal is much more resource-intensive than renewables or nuclear power. Hannah Ritchie's article published at Our World Data highlights the important fact that…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 24, 2024
Full articleMuser Press – New Research Articles | Week 37, 2024Science
Muser Press – New Research Articles | Week 37, 2024
Early knowledge but delays in climate actions: An ecocide case against both transnational oil corporations and national governments Recent articles have demonstrated the knowledge and…
SourceSeptember 15, 2024
Full articleAdvancements in chemical plastics recycling pave the way for high-quality sustainable productsScience
Advancements in chemical plastics recycling pave the way for high-quality sustainable products
Scientists at ETH Zurich have made significant strides in chemical recycling, a process poised to transform plastic waste management by producing high-quality products from discarded…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 29, 2024
Full articleNitrogen emissions have a net cooling effect. But researchers warn against a climate solutionClimateScience
Nitrogen emissions have a net cooling effect. But researchers warn against a climate solution
By University of Sydney An international team of researchers has found that nitrogen emissions from fertilisers and fossil fuels have a net cooling effect on…
SourceJuly 25, 2024
Full articleWhy do you keep your house so cold? Science says: Ask your parentsClimateScience
Why do you keep your house so cold? Science says: Ask your parents
The temperature of your childhood home, among other factors, may help predict your thermostat settings. By PLOS Childhood home temperature and community connectedness can help…
SourceJuly 4, 2024
Full articleBans on fossil fuel advertising are coming – and sport should not be exemptClimate
Bans on fossil fuel advertising are coming – and sport should not be exempt
By Freddie Daley, University of Sussex | The Conversation In a recent speech, UN secretary-general António Guterres called upon “every country to ban advertising from fossil…
SourceJune 12, 2024
Full articleYes, carbon capture and storage is controversial – but it’s going to be crucialClimate
Yes, carbon capture and storage is controversial – but it’s going to be crucial
By Tianyi Ma, RMIT University | The Conversation Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar are vital tools to help us make cuts to…
SourceJune 7, 2024
Full articleUS, Japanese banks lead fossil fuel financingNews
US, Japanese banks lead fossil fuel financing
Paris, France (AFP) (UPDATED) - The world's biggest banks financed fossil fuels to the tune of $705 billion in 2023, with US and Japanese lenders…
SourceMay 13, 2024
Full articleCOP28 marks definitive call to ditch fossil fuels for a sustainable futureClimateFacts
COP28 marks definitive call to ditch fossil fuels for a sustainable future
The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) concluded with a resounding call for a global shift away from fossil fuels, signaling a pivotal moment in…
Adrian AlexandreDecember 13, 2023
Full articleUAE’s Sultan Al Jaber challenges fossil fuel phase-out, ignites controversy at COP28ClimateNews
UAE’s Sultan Al Jaber challenges fossil fuel phase-out, ignites controversy at COP28
The President of COP28, Sultan Al Jaber, has sparked controversy by asserting that there is no scientific evidence supporting the necessity of a complete phase-out…
Adrian AlexandreDecember 3, 2023
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