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Aliyev criticises Western nations' stance on fossil fuels at COP29

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev used his opening speech at COP29 to deliver a strong criticism of Western governments that purchase his country's gas while condemning its fossil fuel-dependent economy.

Earth News

Is it time we retire the carbon footprint concept?

A quarter century since we learned about ‘carbon footprints’, researchers say it’s time to change the conversation.

Earth News

Where do Harris and Trump stand on key climate issues?

The two US presidential candidates have very different approaches to how the US should tackle climate change.

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Fossil fuel company car subsidies cost EU taxpayers €42bn a year

Subsidies for petrol and diesel company cars cost EU taxpayers €42bn a year, study finds.

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Earth News

UK and Australia embark on new climate and energy partnership

It comes after Pacific leaders called on both countries to do more to tackle the climate crisis.

Climate

Too big to succeed? Experts on what climate COPs get wrong

‘COP urgently needs to change,’ campaigners say. Here are the key reforms and alternatives that experts are proposing.

Ecotech

Could electric wallpaper replace your gas boiler?

Want to reduce your heating bills? Eco-friendly electric wallpaper could be the answer

Ecotech

UK’s largest solar heat system installed on The British Library

This giant solar heating system will help keep the Magna Carta at the perfect temperature.

Earth News

Could the shift to EVs spell the end of fossil fuels?

Although China is increasingly producing green energy, there are concerns that demands for fossil fuel could grow elsewhere in Asia.

Europe News

EU to push for ambition in global climate talks but plan lacks detail

The EU has agreed its negotiating stance ahead of key UN climate talks in Baku next month, while stressing the links with parallel efforts to reverse ecosystem destruction and stop swathes of the planet – including parts of Europe – turning to desert.

Earth News

UK becomes first G7 country to phase out coal: Where else has done it?

The country’s final coal-fired power station was desynced from the grid on 30 September, bringing an end to 142 years of burning coal for electricity.

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New York Climate Week wraps up: Was it a success?

Fossil fuel companies received €6.3 trillion in subsidies in one year.

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How this concerned father shifted his company away from oil and gas

Jordi Zonneveld didn't want his three daughters to live in a world reliant on burning oil, gas and coal, warming the planet.

Earth News

Commission sees role for nuclear and CCS in 'clean' fuel production

Trains, automobiles and even planes could be run on nuclear power or even natural gas while being treated as ‘green’ under proposed EU rules

Earth News

Experts question COP leaders’ push for stronger climate plans

Top climate negotiators urged countries to put forward more ambitious climate plans but critics say they aren't cutting back themselves.

Earth News

What are the big climate topics at the UNGA?

‘Earth is going in the wrong direction... that's why we need to act," one speaker said ahead of the UN General Assembly.

Business

Fossil fuel investment could cost extra under EU insurance plans

EU insurance regulator Eiopa is considering hiking capital charges on oil and gas bonds by up to 40%, as it seeks to prepare the industry for net-zero.

Earth News

What does the UN Pact for the Future say about climate change?

The 42-page plan for the UN's 193 member states to work together in addressing the most significant global challenges has been years in the making.

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Activists demand action as major climate events kick off in New York

New York is hosting Climate Week NYC, an annual event that promotes climate action, at the same time the UN General Assembly takes up the issue on several fronts.

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‘A huge victory’: UK court blocks plan for new deep coal mine

The developer’s claim that it would be a ‘net zero mine’ is legally flawed, according to the ruling.