Oil and gas firms must convert to renewables or face decline, says IEA chief Fatih Birol says fossil fuel use will peak in 2030, and urges companies to lead switch to green energy The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2023
Countries urge tripling of nuclear energy to hit net-zero emissions by 2050 More than 20 nations including France, the United States and the United Arab Emirates on Saturday called for a tripling of nuclear energy to drive down emissions as world leaders gathered for a second day at the UN climate summit in Dubai. Radio France Internationale · Dec 2, 2023
Nuclear Power Has Role To Play, Atomic Energy Head Tells AFP At COP28 It would be a mistake to reject nuclear power because of problems at a handful of projects, Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said in an interview with AFP. Grossi was speaking at the COP28 conference in Dubai, where on Saturday a group of large countries are… International Business Times · Dec 2, 2023
Labour's Pledge to 'Rewire Britain' Sparks Controversy Amidst Tory Party Discord Over Pylon Plans Labour envisions a comprehensive overhaul that includes updating existing infrastructure, increasing energy efficiency and expanding renewable energy sources. International Business Times UK · Dec 1, 2023
Over 110 Countries Support Tripling Renewables By 2030: EU Chief More than 110 countries want the COP28 climate negotiations to adopt a goal of tripling renewable energy and doubling energy efficiency by 2030, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Friday. International Business Times · Dec 1, 2023
UK Unveils GBP11 Bn Windfarm Investment By UAE, German Firms UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced Friday plans by UAE state-owned renewables firm Masdar and German energy giant RWE to invest up to GBP11 billion ($14 billion) in a giant offshore windfarm. International Business Times · Dec 1, 2023
Rishi Sunak defends UK climate ambitions at Cop28 after scaling back net zero pledges Prime Minister wraps up 11-hour trip to global climate conference with new deal for UK wind farm Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2023
King Charles' heartbreaking statement: 'We remain so dreadfully far off track' King Charles has put the latest royal bombshells to one side to focus on his duties Woman & Home · Dec 1, 2023
Japanese Experimental Nuclear Fusion Reactor Inaugurated The world's biggest experimental nuclear fusion reactor in operation was inaugurated in Japan on Friday, a technology in its infancy but billed by some as the answer to humanity's future energy needs. International Business Times · Dec 1, 2023
COP28 | Rising ambitions on climate action must see matching progress on climate finance: PM Modi PM Modi calls for climate financing, tech transfer to developing countries. India, UAE join forces to shape greener future, advancing global discourse on climate action. India-UAE ties span entire energy spectrum, focus on sustainability. Nations must ensure development priorities of Global South not compromised. COP28 to bring fresh impetus to… The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023
UN atomic chief backs nuclear power at COP28 as world reckons with proliferation The world wants more nuclear energy as a means to fight climate change and supply an ever-growing demand for electricity, part of a generational shift in thinking on atomic power The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023
Slow transition to renewables puts Australia at risk of losing ‘attractive’ investment, super funds warn A new report argues that $12bn a year on average between now and 2050 will be required to transition to renewable energy The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2023
Labour vows to ‘rewire Britain’ as pylon plans spark row in Tory party Opposition vows to tackle rural connection delays to the grid while Conservatives call for offshore network to preserve landscapes The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023
Time running out to make prosperous transition to net zero emissions, Australia warned Climate Change Authority tells Labor government rapid action is needed, including accelerating emissions cuts from oil and gas The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2023 ‘One of the world’s largest’: battery farm to be the first project funded by Victoria’s resurrected electricity agency State government to contribute $245m to Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub, which is set to be operational by 2025
The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023 Who’s who at Cop28: the leaders with the world’s future in their hands From fossil fuel chiefs to an outspoken UN secretary general, a look at who will attend the UAE’s climate summit
AAP · Nov 29, 2023 Big battery first to be funded under revived commission Victoria's revived state-owned electricity commission will spend $245 million of its initial $1 billion kitty on a storage project that can power 200,000 homes.
AAP · Nov 29, 2023 'Immense, urgent': Australia falling short on climate Australia is not on track to meet its emissions reductions, a report from the Climate Change Authority has found, leading to calls for greater action.
StockNews.com · Nov 29, 2023 Can Energy Transfer (ET) and Geospace Technologies (GEOS) Heat up Your Portfolio in December? Tight supplies in the near term and the expected rise in demand for oil and gas in the long term will boost oil and gas prices, boosting the prospects of energy companies. Therefore, buying fundamentally strong energy stocks, Energy Transfer (ET) and Geospace Technologies (GEOS) could be wise. Read more….
Tom’s Hardware · Nov 29, 2023 Google now powering data centers with geothermal energy harvested using oil drilling techniques A collaboration between Google and geothermal energy innovator Fervo uses modern oil/gas drilling techniques to harness round-the-clock clean geothermal energy.
The Conversation · Nov 29, 2023 Climate action for Africa in 2023: three big developments 2023 is highly likely to be the hottest year ever recorded. And climate change is to blame for one-quarter of the global population being exposed to dangerous levels of extreme heat.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2023 Scotland's nuclear power ban close to 'criminal negligence', claims Tory minister SCOTLAND’S ban on nuclear power plants is bordering on being “criminally negligent”, a Conservative minister has insisted as he challenged the…
International Business Times · Nov 29, 2023 UAE To Pump CO2 Into Rock As Carbon Capture Debate Rages High in remote mountains in the oil-rich United Arab Emirates, a new plant will soon take atmospheric CO2 and pump it into rock -- part of controversial attempts to target planet-heating emissions without abandoning fossil fuels.
AAP · Nov 29, 2023 Australia yet to shine using solar in agriculture Australia needs better planning and research to capitalise on its huge potential to graze sheep and grow produce under solar panels according to a new report.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023 Solar panels pull medieval King’s College chapel into climate crisis era Installation of more than 400 panels opposed by Historic England is seen as ‘clarion call for change’ by college