Fossil Fuels

Record output from offshore wind and solar saw the share of electricity provided by renewables jump yet again, the latest government statistics confirm

Reports suggest Andy Burnham is poised to approve fresh fossil fuel projects in the North Sea, sparking row over manifesto pledge not to allow 'new licences to explore new fields'

Cost advantages enjoyed by solar, wind, and hydropower compared to coal and gas generation continued to widen in 2025, even before Iran war triggered spike in fossil fuel prices

New report from think tank E3G warns 'overwhelming dependence' of UK homes on gas poses critical national security risk in the face of growing Russian aggression

Group of leading scientists argues public is 'not well served' by broadcasters that fail to report on the 'indisputable' link between greenhouse gas emissions and extreme weather

António Guterres calls on fossil fuels, agriculture, waste, and AI tech sectors to step up climate action in support of new UN clean energy transition blueprint

New report urges countries to focus on electrification rather than carbon removal, and ensure no more oil and gas fields are developed

Investments in high-emitting activities by the ultra-wealthy are linked to disproportionate levels of climate harm, Greenpeace Africa report claims

Financing for coal, gas and oil rose for second successive year in 2025, led by continued investment from banks in the US and Japan

New analysis from Carbon Tracker warns leading auto manufacturers are as carbon intensive as oil and gas firms, and just as exposed to stranded asset risks