In 2009 alone, China installed enough renewable energy capacity to meet the UK's electricity consumption four times over, proving a fossil-free energy supply is achievable
… Energy Agency (IEA) assessment has revealed INVESTIGATION Will carbon capture and storage …
The National Grid's forecast for UK power supply this winter relies on overstating the availability of increasingly unreliable nuclear power stations, writes Chris Goodall. Realistic estimates of nuclear, gas and coal power station availability shrink the 'safety margin' to zero.
… Hunsterston OK but 20% power reduction Out. Investigation of bearing vibration 40% …
After over a century of coal ash and colliery waste dumping, the Tyne and Wear coastline is no stranger to industrial pollution. But soon a horrific new technology - underground coal gasification (UCG) - will endanger human health and the environment, backed by unflinching Government support and generous lashings of taxpayers' money.
… relation to this region's coastline. A 1979 investigation of the impacts of waste disposal …
Reporting from this month's international climate conference in Bonn - a preliminary to this year's COP23 in November - ARTHUR WYNS explores the glaring conflicts of interests which sees fossil fuel lobbyists in the same room as delegates discussing policy to avert climate catastrophe
… the few countries that disagree with the investigation on conflict-of-interest, Norway …
The Drax power station in North Yorkshire is among Britain's greatest greenhouse gas emitters, writes Almuth Ernsting. Not only is it burning some 6 million tonnes of coal every year, it is also burning its way through forests in the USA and other countries as it converts to biomass-fired units, rewarded by £1.3 million a day in subsidies. Join the #AxeDrax protest this weekend!
… of it from UK, with the remainder imported. Investigations by Coal Action Network in 2015 …
A new wave of ruthless conquistadors has arrived in Peru, write Aldo Orellana Lopez and Philippa de Boissière - global corporations after minerals, oil, gas, timber, land ... And instead of brandishing the Bible and the sword, they proclaim high sounding policies on environment and human rights, while co-opting police and politicians in their pillage of resources.
… the copper was "naturally occurring" , but investigations have since linked the …
For the US fracking industry - and for Vice-President Joe Biden - fracking is more than just a way to bring in vast amounts of cash, writes Steve Horn. It's also a key weapon in the US's long war with Russia, as Biden made clear this week in Kiev.
Fracking weaponized - Joe Biden's Ukraine crusade Steve Horn | 25th April 2014 Comment Fracking Russia Ukraine USA Politics Fossil Fuels Energy biden-obama.jpg For the US fracking industry - and for …
Fracking for oil and gas uses a wide range of chemicals that disrupt reproductive function in both sexes, writes Tamsin Paternoster. Now an academic study has found a powerful correlation between stillbirth, miscarriage, low sperm count, and exposure to fracking chemicals.
… through rapid and thorough health research investigation." The report: ' …
Natural gas is widely touted as a 'green fuel'. But as Paul Thacker found in Colorado, fracking's national 'ground zero', it's anything but. Lives and health are being ruined by pollution from taxpayer-subsidized gas wells, flaring and refining plants, while property values collapse. Now a mass of environmental refugees are fleeing the ravaged state.
Fracked off - natural gas victims flee Colorado's toxic air Paul Thacker Oil Change International | 30th August 2014 News Fracking Fossil Fuels Pollution USA gas-flaring-co-cut.jpg Natural gas is …
UK local authorities have £14 billion invested in fossil fuels, campaigners revealed today. Now they should re-invest it in solar energy, new housing and other areas that generate local and global benefits - as well as providing better security for pension holders.
Exposed: UK Councils' £14 billion fossil fuel gamble The Ecologist | 24th September 2015 News Finance Fossil Fuels UK coal-mine-mongolia-cut.jpg UK local authorities have £14 billion invested in …
Few groups have done more to further the US conservative agenda - and harm progressive causes - than the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC. But as Ben Whitford reports, civil society is fighting back.
ALEC - civil society fights back Ben Whitford | 28th December 2013 News Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Energy Gun Control Politics Corporate Power USA alec.png Few groups have done more to further the …
Unlike many US politicians the Pentagon is a firm believer in climate science. But although it foretells climate devastation on a global scale, reports Steve Horn, it has no credible plan to cut its own gigantic fossil fuel burn.
Pentagon warns of climate change 'devastation' Steve Horn | 6th March 2014 News Climate Change USA Fossil Fuels Politics uss-stennis.png Unlike many US politicians the Pentagon is a firm believer in …
Emboldened by the Tory election victory and the appointment of Amber Rudd as energy Secretary, writes Ben Lucas, planning applications to frack have been coming in thick and fast - even in densely populated London boroughs.
Fracking surge follows Tory election win Ben Lucas DeSmog.uk | 31st May 2015 News Fracking UK Politics Energy Fossil Fuels fracking-balcombe-protest-cut.jpg Emboldened by the Tory election victory …
With oil prices remaining low, the world's oil industry is facing bleak years ahead, writes Paul Brown. The global push to decarbonise the economy, combined with surging renewable energy and the trend to more efficient and electric vehicles, is denting investor confidence and pointing to the shrinking away of a once mighty and profitable industry.
… and Exchange Commission have both opened investigations into ExxonMobil's accounting …
Is the UK sinking into authoritarian rule? That's how it looks, writes Jonathon Porritt, as the government joins with right wing media and fossil fuel companies to attack local democracy and environmental campaigners. Is this 'merger of state and corporate power' a sign of more, and worse, to come?
… stray into party-political campaigning. "Our investigation has revealed nothing to suggest …
Why does the fracking lobby refuse to engage in open, public debate? Because, writes Paul Mobbs, it has already got its way, with the uncritical support of all the 'mainstream' media and political parties. You and I simply do not matter. So what are we going to do about that?
Fracking - you are not important Paul Mobbs | 24th June 2014 Comment Fracking Politics Corporations Science Health Fossil Fuels barton-moss-steven-speed-cut.jpg Why does the fracking lobby refuse to …
Fossil fuel subsidies have been reinstated in Ecuador following violent protests. Still, 'people's demands for a safe, stable economy and environment are not being listened to.'
How not to eliminate fossil fuel subsidies Lucy EJ Woods | 21st October 2019 News Ecuador Fossil Fuels Subsidies Editor’s Picks Thought Leaders egwwmiuwsaaelcb.jpg Fossil fuel subsidies have been …
As Israel pursues its war on Gaza with ever-increasing ferocity, and with 25% of Gaza's people forced from their homes, what's the final objective? It's unthinkable that Israel's aim is to 'cleanse' the territory of its people, seize its vast gas reserves, and annex some of the Med's hottest real estate. Isn't it?
Gaza - is annexation Israel's 'permanent solution'? Oliver Tickell | 31st July 2014 Comment Middle East War Land-grabs Development Fossil Fuels Gas Economics misery-gaza-cut.jpg As Israel pursues its …
With a bigger spotlight than ever on the role of banks in funding fossil fuel projects we report on unethical and environmentally damaging investments by Barclays, HSBC and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)
Barclays, HSBC and RBS linked to 'dirty financing' for fossil fuels Henry Gass | 14th June 2011 News Banks Politics And Economics RBS Barclays HSBC Fossil Fuels dirtybanks.jpg RBS, Barclays and HSBC …
Author Ken Saro-Wiwa spear-headed the resistance of the Ogoni people of the Niger Delta against environmental devastation from oil drilling and ruptured oil pipelines. He was executed in 1995. Dr Laurence Cox introduces his last letters.
… accused the company of manipulating its investigations into oil spills in Nigeria. …
Edelman, the global PR group, has a history of aggressive 'consent engineering' for the fossil fuel industry in North America, writes Paul Mobbs. So what are they doing running 'impartial' UK bodies including a Parliamentary group on unconventional oil and gas, and the 'independent' Task Force on Shale Gas? Are they really US-style 'astroturf' bodies designed to fool us all?
Engineering consent for fracking: Chris Smith and the 'astroturf' consultancy Paul Mobbs | 18th March 2015 News Fracking Fossil Fuels UK Politics Corporations ban-fracking-demo-cut.jpg Edelman, the …
A new financial crisis is threatening to dwarf the 'subprime' mortgage debacle, writes Paul Mobbs. Cheap money from central banks has fuelled some $1.3 trillion of risky investments in high-cost 'unconventional' oil and gas. Now, with oil sinking below $60, all that paper is turning to junk - and that's putting the entire economic system at risk.
With sub-$60 oil, fracking and tar sands losses threaten the whole financial system Paul Mobbs | 17th December 2014 News Finance Oil Gas Fossil Fuels Economics fracking-burns-cut.jpg A new financial …
A wholesale corruption of science underlies the UK Government's insistence that gas from fracking offers a 'low carbon', low cost route to energy abundance, writes Paul Mobbs. On the contrary: it's expensive, over-hyped - and just as bad for climate change as coal.
Fracking 'as bad for climate as coal' - UK's dodgy dossier exposed Paul Mobbs | 30th May 2014 News Energy Fossil Fuels Fracking UK Climate Change Science fracking-bakken-ndakota-cut.jpg A wholesale …