Google partners with EDF to use satellite technology and AI to map oil and gas methane leaks. The project aims to help reduce emissions.
Google to launch oil and gas methane leak monitoring tool
Financial boost to green steel plant in Sweden
H2 Green Steel, a Swedish company, secures €4.75 billion for the world’s first large-scale green steel plant using green hydrogen, emitting 95% less CO2 emissions. Operations to start in 2025.
2025 coal consumption peak steals the highlight in China’s energy outlook
China’s coal consumption is predicted to peak by 2025, with renewable energy becoming the dominant source by 2045. Oil peak expected 2026-2030.
COP28: The world temperature is expected to reach 1.4 degrees C this year
As the UN’s COP28 climate summit began, the WMO confirmed 2023 is on track to be the warmest year on record, approaching the 1.5°C target set in the Paris Agreement. The report urged urgent emissions reduction amid escalating climate impacts.
COP28: Sombre climate report indicates we are on track for 3 degrees C warming
Ahead of the COP28 climate summit, UN scientists warn that the world is likely to heat by 3 degrees C this decade, double the target set in the 2015 Paris Agreement. This temperature increase could lead to irreversible changes, such as melting ice sheets and drying rainforests.
WMO warns of alarming greenhouse gas levels ahead of COP28
The WMO warns greenhouse gas levels are at record highs, leading to increased extreme weather and climate challenges.
Only a fraction of global companies meet UN climate targets
The Net Zero Tracker found that half of the world’s 2000 largest companies aim for net-zero emissions by mid-century, yet only a small fraction meet UN guidelines. Inadequate targets and rising contention create a battleground ahead of the upcoming COP28 UN climate summit.
We should not sugarcoat the reality of climate impacts
Arctic warming and potential Arctic permafrost methane release are primary climate concerns for former UK Chief Scientist David King, who advocates for global reductions in carbon emissions, CO2 removal, and refreezing damaged climate areas.
Companies vying for the first round of Danish carbon capture and storage government funding
The Danish government has allocated funds for carbon capture and storage projects, set to decrease emissions by 2.3 million tonnes annually. Major companies are interested, supporting Denmark’s climate targets.
Anger as the UK government approves giant oil field in the North Sea
The UK government has approved the contentious Rosebank oil field project, operated by Norwegian energy firm Equinor, amidst criticism about its climate commitments.
A greener life, a greener world 