Russia Poland to ban Russian oil imports, as Germans urged to save energy Poland says it is putting in place Europe's most radical plan to cut dependence on Russian energy sources. Germany, meanwhile, is preparing for Russian gas to be cut suddenly. 30/03/2022
no comment Firefighters battle huge blaze at Lviv oil facility A chemical smell still lingered in the air early Sunday as firefighters in Lviv sprayed water on a burned section of an oil facility hit in the Russian attack. 27/03/2022
Green News Profits made by fossil fuel firms could be temporarily taxed by the EU The money the tax generates could be used to help consumers with rising bills and aid the transition to clean energy. 23/03/2022
no comment Long queues for petrol in Cuba In Cuba, dozen of cars queue for hours to refuel with gasoline as the country's main supplier, Venezuela, has recently reduced its oil production. 23/03/2022
Green News Does Russia have a climate plan to reduce carbon emissions? Russia has committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2060. 18/03/2022
Green News These foods could soon be in short supply due to the war in Ukraine The food supply for much of the world relies on the fertile farmlands of the 'breadbasket of Europe'. 15/03/2022
USA Biden announces Russian fossil fuel import ban, UK follows suit Only 8% of the US oil and petroleum imports came from Russia in 2021, and the country doesn't import any natural gas from Moscow at all. 08/03/2022
Green News Which UK bank is cutting out oil and gas from its loan portfolio? Total lending to the sector now makes up just 0.7% of its loan book. 21/02/2022
Green Opinion ‘Debt on top of debt’: How the EU is destroying Africa and the planet Exclusive | At this rate, climate change is turning Africa from ‘intolerable’ to ‘uninhabitable’ writes Vanessa Nakate. 17/02/2022
United Arab Emirates Drone attack in Abu Dhabi claimed by Yemen's rebels kills 3 A drone attack claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels in Abu Dhabi killed three people. 17/01/2022
Green News Is the UK illegally subsidising fossil fuel companies? Britain's treasury received around £248 million (€289 million) from oil and gas production in 2020/21. 08/12/2021
Green News Shell plans underwater explosions during peak whale mating season South Africa’s ‘Wild Coast’ whales are being threatened by new oil and gas exploration. 01/12/2021
USA Fighting gas prices, US to release 50 million barrels of oil President Joe Biden on Tuesday ordered 50 million barrels of oil released from the US' strategic reserve to help bring down energy costs. 23/11/2021
Green News COP26: Five takeaways from day 4 as countries pledge to cut coal power The theme of the day is energy as countries look at ways to get rid of the fossil fuels that supply their power. 04/11/2021
Green Opinion Wokewashing - the fossil fuel industry’s new favourite tool Jessica Kleczka explains how fossil fuel giants "shamelessly exploit their employees from marginalised backgrounds". 27/10/2021
Green News COP26 bans oil company sponsorship, documents reveal An investigation has revealed documents excluding oil companies from sponsoring COP26 as they do not stack up to climate change promises. 24/10/2021
Green News Local activists in long battle to stop oil drilling on Isle of Wight UK Oil and Gas Investments wanted to drill for oil on the Isle of Wight, their plans have just been refused. 20/10/2021
Green News Watch as 'evil' Shell CEO is confronted by protestors on stage Activists from Stop Cambo say they had already raised concerns about the fossil fuel boss being allowed to speak on the panel. 15/10/2021
Cyprus Syrian oil spill threatens northern coast of Cyprus The spill reportedly occurred after fuel leaked from a tank at the Baniyas Thermal Station. 31/08/2021
no comment Ship breaks into two off Japan causing oil leak A Panamanian ship broke into two in Aomori Prefecture, spilling oil into the ocean. All 21 crew members from China and the Philippines were rescued by helicopter. 12/08/2021
Climate Which countries have banned fossil fuel exploration and extraction? As the recent IPCC report points towards the end for fossil fuels, some countries are leading the way with laws on the production of oil and gas. 12/08/2021
world news Mercer Street: UK and US blame Iran for ship attack as Tehran denies London said the tanker attack that killed two people off the coast of Oman was "deliberate, targeted and a clear violation of international law by Iran.” 02/08/2021
Greenland Greenland to halt oil exploration and 'take climate change seriously' Greenland is estimated to have enormous reserves of oil and minerals which could hugely change the island's fortunes. However, the government says its future no longer lies with oil. 16/07/2021
Iran Iranian navy ship sinks after catching fire Iranian officials offered no cause for the incident, which comes after a series of mysterious explosions targeting ships in the region since 2019. 02/06/2021
Europe News MEPs vote to place carbon tax on select imports from outside EU The European Parliament voted for the European Commission to come up with a legislative proposal to stop so-called 'carbon leakage'. 11/03/2021
Green News How can the EU Green Deal avoid 'frictions’ with other countries? A new report has found that the deal is likely to have an adverse impact on the European Union’s trading partners. 03/02/2021
