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01 04 2023 | 12:51

Car batteries could kick-start the European raw materials recycling market

The European Commission has laid out ambitious targets when it comes to the recycling of Critical Raw Materials. While most of the waste that could be recycled is currently shipped to Asia, the EU’s…

01 04 2023 | 12:47

EU strikes deal on renewable energy law, agrees 42.5% target by 2030

Agreement on the EU’s renewable energy directive brings to a close an 18-month process to upgrade the bloc’s climate policies and achieve a 55% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. EU…

01 04 2023 | 12:35

Von der Leyen: Nuclear not ‘strategic’ for EU decarbonisation

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined limits to EU backing for nuclear power under the bloc’s Net-Zero Industry Act, which seeks to support home-made production of clean…

01 04 2023 | 12:30

Seven countries reject nuclear-derived hydrogen from EU renewables law

A group of seven EU countries led by Germany have rejected calls to incorporate nuclear-made hydrogen into the bloc’s green transport targets, reigniting a dispute with France that has held back an…

01 04 2023 | 12:26

EU seeks compromise over nuclear’s role in renewable energy goals

Two rival alliances of EU countries held final-hour talks in Brussels on Tuesday (28 March), ahead of negotiations on whether to recognise nuclear power under the EU’s renewable energy goals. The…

01 04 2023 | 10:37

Nuclear vs renewables: Two camps clash in Brussels

EU energy ministers were divided into two camps at the EU Council meeting on Tuesday (28 March): the pro-nuclear alliance, which includes France and 10 other member states, and the “renewable…

01 04 2023 | 10:11

Fossil Fuel Executives See a ‘Golden Age’ for Gas, If They Can Brand It as ‘Clean’

At an industry conference, top executives lamented they had “lost the narrative” on natural gas, and outlined an effort to sell their product as the “cleanest energy in the world.” Natural gas has…

01 04 2023 | 09:25

Why Kentucky Is Dead Last for Wind and Solar Production

Coal industry influence and climate change denial paved the state’s race to the clean energy bottom. As one lawmaker put it: “God created coal for people.” LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Andy McDonald recalls a…

01 04 2023 | 09:22

Republicans Propose Nationwide Offshore Wind Ban, Citing Unsubstantiated Links to Whale Deaths

A new GOP bill calls for a moratorium on wind farms after dozens of dead whales washed ashore since December. Scientists say no evidence suggests wind projects are to blame. Republican lawmakers and…

01 04 2023 | 09:02

AI Can Spread Climate Misinformation ‘Much Cheaper and Faster,’ Study Warns

A new study suggests developers of artificial intelligence are failing to prevent their products from being used for nefarious purposes, including spreading conspiracy theories. A team of…

29 03 2023 | 09:14

How to turn rubbish into Gold and improve your life.

Let me introduce this amazing group of young people who took their lives in their own hands and are changing it alone. Living under the most difficult conditions in one of Nairobi's slums they…

18 03 2023 | 15:47

China Approves 106 GW of New Coal-Fired Capacity

A new report from a two global energy research groups found that China last year approved its most new coal-fired power generation projects since 2015.

12 03 2023 | 18:17

EU agrees diplomatic push for fossil fuel phase out ahead of Cop28

The bloc has made achieving a global phase out of coal, oil and gas “well ahead of 2050” a priority of its climate diplomacy EU countries have agreed to “systematically” call for a global phase-…

12 03 2023 | 18:02

COP28 boss urges Big Oil to join fight against climate change

Cop28 president and oil and gas executive Sultan al-Jaber urged energy conference participants in Houston to do more faster to limit global warming A top oil executive from the United Arab…

12 03 2023 | 17:32

World Bank backs mega dam threatening to displace thousands in Mozambique

The World Bank argues the project will accelerate the energy transition in southern Africa, but people facing displacement say their voices are not being heard Cornélio Pacate has worked as a…

12 03 2023 | 17:28

Mexico plans to ban solar geoengineering after rogue experiment

A US startup carried out a geoengineering experiment in Mexico, which the country claims was done without prior notice and consent

12 03 2023 | 17:24

Japan’s ‘green transformation’ would derail the energy transition in Asia

Japan plans to prolong fossil fuels across Southeast Asia, by promoting carbon capture, gas and the co-firing of ammonia at coal power plants. We’ve been through this fight before. Years ago,…

12 03 2023 | 16:51

Corporations push “insetting” as new offsetting but report claims it is even worse

More companies claim that supply-chain carbon removal is the way forward. But a new report raises concern over the credibility and transparency of insetting. For Nestlé, planting millions of trees…

12 03 2023 | 16:38

Finance key climate issue for new Nigerian president

Without climate finance from rich nations, “we are not going to comply with your climate change” said Bola Tinubu Nigeria has elected Bola Tinubu as its new president following an election in…

12 03 2023 | 13:45

Roll up for New York offshore wind, sea green innovation, and big name ins and outs

US offshore wind has faced its fair share of adversity over recent weeks, from a furore over dead whales to criticism from Native American groups. The controversies have not, however, dampened the…