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UK includes new nuclear in 'green industrial revolution'
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled a 10-point plan that he says can be "a global template" for delivering net-zero emissions. Point 3 of the plan is the government's commitment to develop new nuclear power, from large-scale to small and advanced modular reactors. This includes investment of GBP525 million (USD696 million) for "the next generation of small and advanced reactors".
read more... 19/11/2020
Japan set to target zero emissions by 2050 in policy shift
The new target will be announced by Suga when he makes his first address to parliament on Monday, after taking office last month, the Nikkei reported last week
read more... 26/10/2020
France halts Engie's U.S. LNG deal amid trade, environment disputes
The intervention comes amid growing scrutiny over the effects of shale gas extraction methods such as fracking and their impact on climate change through methane emissions, especially among U.S. producers.
read more... 23/10/2020
ConocoPhillips Becomes First Major U.S. Oil Firm To Pledge Emission Cuts
U.S. oil and gas producer ConocoPhillips unveiled on Monday a target to reduce emissions from its operations to net zero by 2045-2055 in a first announcement from a major American oil firm setting specific targets to cut its carbon footprint.
read more... 20/10/2020
Global CO2 emissions show biggest ever drop in first half of 2020
Global carbon dioxide emissions fell by 8.8% in the first six months of this year, the biggest drop for a first half-year period, due to the effects of coronavius-related restrictions, a study showed on Wednesday.
read more... 15/10/2020