Category: climate change

The UK government is backing a climate and environment wrecking giant fossil fuel project, spearheaded by the UK’s richest man

The UK government is backing Ineos’ massive petrochemical plant in Antwerp, despite its adverse climate and environmental impact. The project involves importing fracked shale gas and could significantly increase plastic production in Europe. Despite claims of carbon neutrality, concerns remain regarding its environmental impact and lobbying by Ineos’ CEO, Jim Ratcliffe.

The world crosses the crucial 1.5 degrees C threshold over 12 months for the first time as the first month of 2024 is the warmest January ever recorded

In February 2024, data from Copernicus Climate Change Service revealed the world’s warmest January and a 12-month period averaging over 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. Scientists emphasize the urgent need for substantial emissions reductions to reverse this trend. Uncertainty remains about whether 2024 will surpass 2023 in temperature records, emphasizing the critical need for increased global efforts to combat climate change.