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09 02 2021 | 09:45

Dizzying pace of Biden's climate action sounds death knell for era of denialism.

Analysis: The new president has framed the challenge of global heating as an opportunity for US jobs, saying: ‘We have to be bold’. For a landmark moment in the global effort to stave off…

09 02 2021 | 09:31

Aviva Investors to divest from companies who fail to to comply with new climate programme.

Aviva Investors has announced its Climate Engagement Escalation Programme, focused on its investments in 30 ‘Systemically Important Carbon Emitters’. The investment firm has announced a new climate…

09 02 2021 | 09:17

Coca-Cola European Partners announces transition of company cars to electric vehicles by 2030.

Coca-Cola European Partners has announced it is joining EV100, a global initiative uniting companies that are committed to accelerating the transition to EVs. Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has…

09 02 2021 | 09:11

Make oil firms install electric car chargers in petrol stations, says thinktank.

Proposals to accelerate electric car rollout also call for grants towards buying secondhand electric vehicles. Oil companies should be required to install rapid chargers for electric cars in all…

09 02 2021 | 09:10

I changed my banking and super out of climate anxiety. Was it a smart financial decision?

One year ago Jessica Hamilton divested from fossil fuels. Here’s what she has learned since This time last year I changed my banking and superannuation, and I did it out of climate anxiety. Was it a…

09 02 2021 | 08:50

IKEA Parent Company Buys Georgia Forest With Pledges to Manage It Sustainably

When you think of wooden furniture, you probably think of forest destruction, not conservation.

09 02 2021 | 08:32

GM Pledges to Eliminate Gas-Powered Vehicles by 2035.

General Motors pledged Thursday to stop selling fossil-fuel-powered cars and light trucks by 2035.

09 02 2021 | 08:22

Enel to phase out gas as part of 2050 net zero pledge, dismisses carbon capture options.

Enel SpA is planning to entirely phase out natural gas from its portfolio as it shoots for a net-zero emissions target, arguing that technology to capture carbon has proven to be a bad bet in energy…

09 02 2021 | 08:21

Biden Signs Sweeping Executive Orders on Climate and Science.

President Joe Biden signed a sweeping executive order Wednesday to address the climate crisis.  

09 02 2021 | 08:18

No more broken treaties': indigenous leaders urge Biden to shut down Dakota Access pipeline.

Tribes and environmentalists hail decision to cancel Keystone XL pipeline but call on president to go further. Indigenous leaders and environmentalists are urging Joe Biden to shutdown some of…

09 02 2021 | 08:15

Biden has pledged to advance environmental justice – here’s how the EPA can start.

On his first day in office President Joe Biden started signing executive orders to reverse Trump administration policies. One sweeping directive calls for stronger action to protect public health and…

06 02 2021 | 12:40

Joe Biden’s plans to combat climate crisis have – predictably – provoked GOP backlash.

Republican attacks, amplified by Fox News, have been met with a planned response from climate envoy John Kerry. The Democrat in the White House may be different, but the attacks are very familiar.…

03 02 2021 | 13:57

These Are the ‘Positive’ Tipping Points That Could Slow Global Warming.

An academic paper suggests key tipping points can significantly reduce carbon emissions, which would help to slow global warming. Government policies are making coal uneconomical. Electric…

03 02 2021 | 09:20

Air pollution linked to higher risk of irreversible sight loss.

Large UK study found small pollution rise associated with more cases of age-related macular degeneration. Small increases in air pollution are linked to an increased risk of irreversible sight loss…

03 02 2021 | 09:06

Biden set to ban new oil and gas leases on federal lands after Trump sell-off.

Move follows a 60-day suspension of new drilling permits for US lands and waters announced last week. Joe Biden has earmarked Wednesday as “climate day” at the White House to announce a slew of…

03 02 2021 | 08:56

MPs urge Bank of England to align corporate bonds with goals of the Paris Agreement.

The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has written to the Bank of England to urge it to demonstrate continued leadership on climate change. The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has written to…

03 02 2021 | 08:32

Biden Should Invoke National Emergency on Climate, Schumer Says.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called for President Joe Biden to declare a climate emergency, a controversial move that would give the new administration sweeping authority to circumvent…

03 02 2021 | 08:23

Animation and podcast series share the story of Future Climate for Africa.

Sponsored content: Watch and listen to find out how FCFA’s innovative research programmes is support climate change resilience across Africa. Future Climate for Africa (FCFA) is excited to share the…

02 02 2021 | 11:58

Online Event: Digital Transformation in the Energy Sector - 16/2/2021

About The BD4NRG – Big Data for Next Generation Energy (H2020 funded project) and the EU GCC Clean Energy Technology Network, with the support of WEC Greece and Build Back Better GR are organising…

01 02 2021 | 10:13

Navalny, WHO and Thunberg among nominees for Nobel Peace Prize.

OSLO (Reuters) - Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, the World Health Organization and climate campaigner Greta Thunberg are among those nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, all backed by…