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EU greenhouse gas emissions fall two per cent in 2018
Greenhouse gas emissions fell by two per cent across the EU in 2018 according to the latest official preliminary estimates, but the relatively slow progress in renewable energy deployment and the decarbonisation of the transport sector continue to cause concern for the EU's environmental agency.
read more... 01/11/2019
‘UK needs 120GW of new low carbon capacity to go net zero by 2050’
The UK’s legally-binding target to reach net zero emissions by 2050 will require more than 120GW of new low carbon capacity.
read more... 16/10/2019
20 Fossil Fuel Companies Generate One Third Of All Global Emissions
New data compiled by the United States-based Climate Accountability Institute and revealed by the Guardian confirms what many already know: at the core of the climate crisis is the fossil fuel industry. The crucial finding from the analysis is that 20 oil, gas and coal companies can be directly linked to over one third of all energy industry greenhouse gases in modern history. Despite knowing the destruction and dangers their activities pose to our planet and people, fossil fuel companies have been driving climate change and hold the key to avoiding impending disaster. What this points to is the urgent need for divestment, in spite of skepticism amongst some leaders.
read more... 10/10/2019
Poland stokes dispute over net-zero emissions price and meaning
Poland has once again insisted that going carbon-neutral by 2050 is not affordable, after its energy minister concluded that the idea is “a fantasy”. But new analysis claims that the Eastern European country could get the job done on time and on budget.
read more... 03/10/2019
Poland needs 700-900 bln euros to reach zero emissions -minister
Poland needs 700-900 billion euros ($760-$980 billion) to reach a net zero emissions economy, Energy Minister Krzysztof Tchorzewski said, adding that it was a “fantasy” that it could reach that goal by 2050.
read more... 01/10/2019