New Coal Rush Threatens China’s ‘Historic’ Solar Shift
The Chinese coal expansion is unnecessary, increases the risk of stranded assets, and stands in stark contradiction to the country’s own clean-energy success.
Europe’s Wind Power Commitment Laudable
The agreement involves building windfarms that connect directly to multiple nations through high-voltage subsea cables, is set to be signed today in Hamburg by energy ministers from the UK, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Norway.
Fossil Fuel Phaseout, Not Extreme Weather, should be Our ‘Norm’
Scientists say that extreme weather is fast “becoming the norm,” warning that without drastic emission cuts, similar heatwaves can be expected every other year by the end of the century.
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Risks Undermining International Cooperation
The Trump administration has unveiled plans for a so-called “Board of Peace” reportedly offering permanent membership in exchange for billion-dollar payments.
Force and Fuel: 68% of Global Oil Production Exposed to US Pressure
New analysis by 350.org and Zero Carbon Analytics finds that 68% of global oil production is impacted by US aspirations to dominate the world's oil and gas markets.
Fossil Fuel Phaseout Urgent as 1.5°C Target Likely to be Passed by 2030
2025 was the third hottest year on record, marking the first time that a three-year period has exceeded the 1.5°C limit. Experts warn that based on the current rate of warming, the 1.5°C heating threshold will likely be breached by the end of 2030, or over a decade earlier than predicted.