Fossil Fuels

Inclusion of fossil fuel assets in central bank's collateral framework is boosting value of coal, oil, and gas holdings, campaigners warn

New scorecard aims to rate financial firms progress in delivering on net zero goals

New poll shows majority of public do not believe the government is taking a lead on climate change

Fossil fuel-generated electricity fell more than a fifth in 2023 to lowest in 66 years, but renewable power generation has also 'effectively stood still', Carbon Brief finds

The attempt to brand the UAE Consensus as a success or failure misses the point - its impact depends on what governments and businesses do next

Historic agreement gavelled through minutes after final plenary starts at COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai

A long night awaits for COP28 negotiators, as Presidency attempts to break impasse over proposals to phase out unabated fossil fuels and fears grow that talks could end without a deal

New report highlights how mooted goal to treble renewables capacity by 2030 is eminently achievable, as clean power continues to outcompete fossil fuels in key markets

Sultan Al Jaber voices frustration at negotiations' sluggish progress on contentious issues such as fossil fuels, finance, and climate adaptation

High Ambition Coalition of nations is continuing to push for a commitment to 'phase out' fossil fuels, but fierce opposition from OPEC has fuelled fears a compromise deal could prove elusive