Climate change
As the UN climate summit in Brazil approaches, a concerted effort is underway to counter the disinformation and climate denial that has hindered ambitious climate action. The Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change aims to expose the tactics of fossil fuel companies, which have been accused of using
Climate change
New Zealand, a country known for its scenic landscapes and outdoor enthusiasts, has been criticized for its lack of climate ambition despite its commitments to the Paris Agreement. As nations gather in Brazil for this year's United Nations climate summit, COP30, only a third of nations have submitted
Fossil fuels
Residents of Odisha's Ganjam district have joined forces with Greenpeace to launch a powerful call for climate justice ahead of COP30, highlighting the devastating impact of major oil and gas corporations on the world's most vulnerable communities. A striking installation in Podampeta village showcases a giant
Air pollution
Despite efforts from several agency programs, the world is not making progress quickly enough to achieve the goal of reducing methane emissions by 30 percent by 2030, according to a United Nations report. Methane, released by the burning of fossil fuels, leaky landfills, and industrial agriculture, warms the planet up
Energy industries
The UK Government has unveiled its plans to train thousands of young people in Scotland for skilled "clean energy jobs" as part of its strategy to transition away from fossil fuels. The new plan aims to create up to 60,000 jobs in greener energy by 2030, a
Energy industries
Research from Shahid Beheshti University aims to overcome energy transition challenges in oil-rich countries, with a focus on Iran. The study identified 33 key challenges and ranked them using a multi-criteria decision-making method. The analysts found that political, governance, and institutional challenges are the most influential obstacles to energy transition,
Energy industries
Leaders from across the energy spectrum stressed the importance of investing in both traditional and renewable energy sources at the Russian Energy Week Forum in Moscow. The event brought together over 1,000 delegates from 84 countries, including ministers, policymakers, and energy executives, to discuss strategies for strengthening energy security
Energy industries
Ghana's overreliance on fossil fuels has put its energy security, fiscal stability, and environmental sustainability at risk, according to leading experts. The country's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Elvis Asare-Bediako, has warned of the dangers of fossil fuel addiction, citing volatile global oil prices, debt accumulation, and energy insecurity.
Energy industries
Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) introduced a resolution to repeal the "sham energy emergency executive order" signed by Donald Trump, which was used to give handouts to Big Oil and Gas executives while attacking affordable, clean energy. The resolution failed to advance in the Senate,
Climate change
Climate change, caused by massive emissions of CO2 worldwide, necessitates swift and decisive action from governments. However, investing in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is a misguided approach, one that fails to reduce overall emissions. Instead, CCUS is being used to justify increased oil production, primarily through enhanced oil
Fossil fuels
The notion that the US subsidizes fossil fuel companies by $31 billion a year has been widely debated. However, a closer examination of the issue reveals that the actual claims are based on a misunderstanding of tax deductions and regulations. The report by Oil Change International, which sparked the controversy,
Climate change
A critical decision on the future of a major Australian gas project, the Woodside North West Shelf gas hub, hangs in the balance, threatening to cast a shadow over the final days of the Pacific Islands Forum, a climate change-heavy leadership talks. The project's approval would allow it
