Levels of CO2 are at their the highest in 800,000 years, writes Tim Radford, but news of a probable decline in emissions this year is providing welcome cheer at the COP21 climate summit: thanks to renewables, economic growth and falling emissions can go hand in hand.
… Good news for COP21: 2015 emissions fall Tim Radford | 8th December 2015 News Climate Change Emissions Renewables COP21 … in 800,000 years, writes Tim Radford, but news of a probable decline in emissions this …
Not only can the US save money on its electricity by moving to a 48-state power network based on high voltage DC power lines, writes Christopher Clack. It's also the key to increasing the penetration of renewables as the lowest cost energy source, with wind and solar delivering 55% of the nation's electricity demand - and a 78% reduction in carbon emissions.
… the National Energy with Weather System (NEWS) simulator. The NEWS simulator is a cost optimization model … To figure out how to minimize costs, the NEWS model will calculate how to supply power …
Believers in the possibility of a better civilization, one rooted in increasing co-operation and harmony, find ourselves in a world where demagogues are empowered to bring about the polar opposite, writes Jeremy Leggett. A new despotism rooted in isolationist nationalism and conflict is gaining strength. The battle is not lost: but first we must understand the dangers.
… Jeremy Leggett | 22nd February 2017 News Future Politics Society Technology Energy Media Renewables War trump-fake-news=cut.jpg Believers in the possibility of a … It would be more positive, had the scientific news from the climate itself not been so bad …
There are hopeful signs that China, the world's biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, is becoming less reliant on the polluting coal that powered its rapid economic rise, writes Kieran Cooke. Great news for China, and the planet - but worrying for coal exporters!
… habit? Kieran Cooke | 12th September 2014 News Coal China Climate Change Energy … economic rise, writes Kieran Cooke. Great news for China, and the planet - but worrying … virtual halt. Meanwhile, the official Xinhua news agency says Beijing - a city of nearly 12 …
Grave dangers face those living next to ash disposal sites connected to Chinese power stations
… Greenpeace International READ MORE... NEWS Toxic waste from Burma's largest coal … the impact of the Tigyit power plant and mine NEWS Locals 'unable' to oppose Scottish coal … coal-fired power station in North Ayrshire NEWS Plans to reopen world’s largest asbestos …
Highest ever carbon emissions from energy sector puts hopes of preventing temperature rises of 2C in doubt, according to IEA chief economist
… environment correspondent | 29th May 2011 News Carbon Emissions Climate Change … data. 'I am very worried. This is the worst news on emissions,' Birol told the Guardian. … UK, said time was running out. 'This news should shock the world. Yet even now …
Campaign groups including RSPB challenge decision not to allow environmental objections to a new coal-fired power station in North Ayrshire
… station Dearbhla Crosse | 15th October 2010 News Climate Change Coal Energy Coal Power Carbon News protestors unfurl banner from … campaign group on Hunterston READ MORE... NEWS Scotland's renewable pledge let down by …
The Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) has accused the Government of producing energy strategies that are 'carbon blind'
… plans The Ecologist | 15th January 2010 News Renewables Nuclear Politics And Economics … links DECC Energy Consultation READ MORE... NEWS Government approves ten new sites for … towards an economy based on renewable energy NEWS ANALYSIS When will we see green jobs in …
Overseas aid still being channelled by DFID through the World Bank who is investing record amounts in coal-fired power stations
… overseas The Ecologist | 10th February 2011 News Aid Climate Change Coal Energy Fossil … UK aid money be spent on? READ MORE... NEWS ANALYSIS Is aid without climate … long term problems posed by climate change NEWS World Bank shackling developing world to …
Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond faces criticism over his decision to allow offshore oil drilling at the same time as pledging Scotland could achieve 100 per cent renewable energy by 2025
… drilling Dearbhla Crosse | 4th October 2010 News Climate Change Renewables Oil Energy … housing must be sustainable. READ MORE... NEWS ANALYSIS Offshore wind: can we afford it? … but warns nuclear is no cheap alternative NEWS ANALYSIS New offshore wind farms could …
European Commission guidance would allow biofuels to be labelled as sustainable even if forests have been destroyed to make way for the palm oil plantations
… as forests The Ecologist | 8th February 2010 News Renewables Palm Oil Plantations Energy … consultation on biofuels READ MORE... NEWS Biofuels can be sustainable, say less … from moves to increase biofuel production NEWS Palm oil firms letting four-year-olds …
Last year, $3.4bn was invested in the dirtiest fossil fuel despite international commitments to cut emissions
… environment editor | 16th September 2010 News Coal Energy World Bank coal.jpg The World … Guardian Environment Network READ MORE... NEWS World bank hints Africa is ‘quick win’ … every year in less industrialised countries NEWS World Bank breaks rules in lending to …
Protest group celebrates as activists force Didcot power plant to temporarily halt coal-fired electricity generation and switch to gas
… coal The Ecologist | 30th October 2009 News Protest Coal Climate Change didcot2.jpg … Mainshill Camp Gathering READ MORE... NEWS UK to miss 2010 carbon-reduction goal … change at risk, say independent analysts NEWS ANALYSIS 'Do you want to die?': …
A breakdown of how major countries compare on their success in attracting investment in wind, solar and other forms of renewable energy in the past year
… investment Tom Antebi | 29th March 2011 News Renewables Energy Wind Solar Biomass Biofuels News pewreportgraphic.jpg China made the … it is lagging in manufacturing. READ MORE... NEWS ANALYSIS Europe moves to ban imports of …
With news that storms caused by smog from Asian cities over the Pacific Ocean will melt Artic ice, Christine Loh, the CEO of Civic Exchange, looks at Hong Kong, where worsening air pollution causes on average four deaths a day.
… Breathe Easy? Christine Loh | 8th March 2007 News Hong Kong Air Pollution Asia Coal … Living Energy Health Investigates_18.jpg With news that storms caused by smog from Asian … grey smog have appeared on the front of news magazines , and Hong Kong’s desirability …
India made no promises to cut its CO2 emissions from coal power stations, writes Nivedita Khandekar, and refused to reveal its ambitions for the Paris climate talks - but Obama promised US support for its plans to roll out 100GW of solar power.
… cuts Nivedita Khandekar | 27th January 2015 News India USA Climate Change Renewables Solar … and climate change issues for Climate News Network and other news media. Email: nivedita_him@rediffmail.com …
Chancellor George Osborne promises only to 'explore' proposals for bringing in a per-plane tax on the aviation industry
… aviation tax The Ecologist | 22nd June 2010 News Politics And Economics Aviation Tax … details Green Alliance report READ MORE... NEWS ANALYSIS Zero carbon Britain: how to get … and a massive scaling up of offshore wind NEWS Government ignoring rail in favour of …
According to Goldman Sachs US home-owners will find it's technically and economically viable to go off-grid by 2033, writes Michael Mariotte. The big losers will be fossil and nuclear power generators.
… Michael Mariotte GreenWorld | 25th March 2014 News Energy Nuclear Power Renewables USA … Rocky Mountain Institute report ( Nuclear Newsreel, February 25, 2014 ) on grid … - our future mausoleums That's the good news for utilities. The bad news for them - …
High costs of offshore wind farms could be reduced through investment in a UK manufacturing base says report, but warns nuclear is no cheap alternative
… afford it? Mark Jansen | 29th September 2010 News Offshore Wind Renewables Energy Wind … fall rapidly. Instead, they doubled. The good news is that the centre is now cautiously … wind is forecast to come down, the bad news is that the UK looks unlikely to reach …
Despite wreaking havoc on the health of local villagers and the environment, Burma's military regime is doing nothing to reduce the impact of the Tigyit power plant and mine
… 12,000 Katharine Helmore | 20th January 2011 News Burma Mining Coal Toxic Power Plant … - or fracking. And it's coming to Europe... NEWS 'Thousands threatened' by giant iron mine … to Myanmar. If not, please boycott Burma. NEWS Plans to reopen world’s largest asbestos …
Onshore wind sites being ignored because of threat of local resistance as analysis points to unfulfilled potential of community-driven projects
… The Ecologist | 10th September 2010 News Wind Farms Energy Renewables Westmill … project Isle of Gigha project READ MORE... NEWS Wind industry disputes 'quick' UK … amongst quickest, ahead of Spain and Portugal NEWS UK likely to miss legal 2020 renewable …
The Government's much-vaunted ambition for a low-carbon economy could be threatened by shortages in key metals and the environmental cost of developing new mining facilities
… shortages The Ecologist | 12th June 2010 News Energy Cars Offshore Wind Renewables … sector. Useful links Full report READ MORE... NEWS Electric cars can 'fit with current … to cope with this flood of new green power NEWS New wind power tops all other sources in …
Slovakia’s first female president will challenge long-standing industrial interests and the financing of coal mining.
… coal subsidies Natalie Sauer Climate Home News | 4th April 2019 News Slovakia Coal Global Warming Change … Spokesperson Martin Burgr told Climate Home News that climate policy was “one of the key …