Fossil Fuels

'Sign of the times': Fossil fuels hit record low, accounting for just a third of EU power mix

Energy

'Sign of the times': Fossil fuels hit record low, accounting for just a third of EU power mix

New analysis reveals how fossil fuel power generation across the EU fell 17 per cent during the first half of the year

clock 30 August 2023 • 4 min read
'Enough is enough?': How the peak in global oil demand could be deferred until the 2030s

Energy

'Enough is enough?': How the peak in global oil demand could be deferred until the 2030s

Two reports highlight the need for stronger policies to bring fossil fuel production into line with climate goals

clock 20 July 2023 • 6 min read
Domestic oil and gas production would unlock funding for energy transition, fossil fuel firms tell government

Energy

Domestic oil and gas production would unlock funding for energy transition, fossil fuel firms tell government

Trade body for oil and gas sector argues it stands ready to invest £200bn by 2030 and deliver on net zero goals if it can secure a supportive policy environment

clock 17 July 2023 • 4 min read
Fourth UK university bans fossil fuel recruitment on campus

Skills

Fourth UK university bans fossil fuel recruitment on campus

Bishop Gorsseteste University in Lincoln joins the University of Arts London, Wrexham Glyndwr University, and the University of Bedfordshire in banning fossil fuel firms from attending careers events

clock 21 June 2023 • 3 min read
'Underwhelming on nearly every front': Bonn climate talks leave huge task ahead of COP28

Politics

'Underwhelming on nearly every front': Bonn climate talks leave huge task ahead of COP28

Tensions run high between richer and poorer nations as UN climate talks close in Bonn, fuelling fears upcoming COP28 Climate Summit will struggle to deliver ambitious agreement

clock 16 June 2023 • 13 min read
'Europe's electricity transition has hit hyperdrive': Wind and solar overtake fossil generation across the EU

Energy

'Europe's electricity transition has hit hyperdrive': Wind and solar overtake fossil generation across the EU

New data from Ember celebrates fresh renewable records for Europe in May, as zero carbon power exceeds fossil fuel generation across the bloc

clock 08 June 2023 • 4 min read
The case for boycotting Esso

Energy

The case for boycotting Esso

ExxonMobil's flagrant attempts to undermine climate policies deserve more widespread opprobrium, writes the British Energy Efficiency Federation's Andrew Warren

clock 06 June 2023 • 5 min read
IEA: How global clean energy investment is 'significantly' outpacing fossil fuel spending

Energy

IEA: How global clean energy investment is 'significantly' outpacing fossil fuel spending

The clean energy transition is moving 'faster than many people realise' according to IEA - yet is still off the pace for meeting 1.5C goal

clock 25 May 2023 • 6 min read
How just 157 multinationals are driving global industrial emissions - and how to stop them

Policy

How just 157 multinationals are driving global industrial emissions - and how to stop them

New analysis reveals that 'a handful of large corporates' are responsible for the bulk of industrial emissions - but is this a problem or an opportunity?

clock 24 May 2023 • 5 min read
US power plants may start to cap emissions - Here's why (and how)

Energy

US power plants may start to cap emissions - Here's why (and how)

The EPA is promoting carbon capture and storage tech to cap emissions from fossil fuel-powered utilities

clock 19 May 2023 • 4 min read