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Just Stop Oil targets Taylor Swift’s jet – and fails to locate it

Climate activists paint two planes at random after failing to locate Taylor Swift's plane, as the singer lands ahead of her Wembley show.

Green News

Member states green light new rules to slash methane emissions

The potent greenhouse gas will be regulated for the first time in the EU with implications overseas.

Green News

Shell faces shareholder ‘rebellion’ over climate strategy

The meeting was punctuated by protests from groups calling out Shell’s climate record and alleged actions in the Niger Delta.

Green News

Banks are propping up fossil fuels to the tune of €6.5 trillion

Barclays, Santander and Deutsche Bank were among Europe’s biggest fossil fuel financers in 2023.

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Markets

Oil prices rise: What's pushing up the cost of crude?

Geopolitical uncertainties and supply fears boosted oil prices to fresh five-month highs on Tuesday morning.

Eco-Innovation

Meet the solar entrepreneurs changing women’s lives in Nigeria

The African country has the lowest access to electricity in the world. Women and girls are bearing the brunt of energy poverty.

Eco-Innovation

These window-mounted heat pumps can be fitted in 15 minutes

Heat pump tech has been downsized into something that looks a bit like a window air conditioner.

Ukraine

Fire reported at Russian oil refineries after Ukrainian drone attack

A fire has broken out at an oil refinery in the Russian city of Oryol as part of a collection of drone attacks across Russia orchestrated by Ukraine.

Markets

OPEC+ oil giants extend oil output cuts amid economic uncertainty

Russia is among the countries announcing cut extension, announcing an additional voluntary reduction of 471,000 barrels per day for the second quarter.

Business

Shell to sell huge part of Nigeria oil business in $2.4 billion deal

The London-based energy giant has faced decades-long local criticism for the environmental impact of its oil exploration in Nigeria.

Green News

UAE accused of using COP28 talks to strike fossil fuel deals

Critics say allegations that the UAE planned to use COP28 to strike fossil fuel deals are "utterly appalling".

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Just Stop Oil activists take to the streets of London

In London, Just Stop Oil activists are marching through London to protest against Britain's oil and gas policies and to create a "safer future for young people.

Economy

Why is Denmark being tasked with blocking Russian oil tankers?

Copenhagen's mission will be backed by laws that allow states to inspect ships suspected of posing an environmental threat.

Green News

Why is Shell suing Greenpeace for €2 million?

The environmental group says it is 'one of the biggest legal threats' in history against its ability to campaign.

Culture news

Just Stop Oil climate activists attack Velazquez painting in London

The non-violent civil resistance movement Just Stop Oil, which demands that the UK government halts all future licensing for development and production of fossil fuels, is at it again. This time, climate activists have smashed the glass protecting a Velazquez painting in London's National Gallery.

Green News

COP28 President urges countries to find common ground at UN summit

Pre-COP talks are taking place this week to lay the groundwork for negotiations at the UN climate summit in late November.

Green News

Sweden coastguard launches criminal investigation over ferry oil spill

Oil spills can have serious impacts on marine life and the natural environment.

Green News

EU to push for deal on phasing out fossil fuels at COP28

The 27-member bloc has now agreed its negotiating position ahead of the UN climate conference in Dubai.

Climate

Can COP 28 steer climate change back on course?

Adnan Amin, who is the CEO and number two official at the upcoming Conference of Parties (COP28) in Dubai in late November and December, is hoping for a "course correction".

France

France to allow petrol to be sold at a loss in a bid to curb inflation

The Élysée wants to scrap the 1963 ban on selling fuel at a loss in order to curb rising inflation. Oil industry leaders have strongly condemned the move.