Today, the UK faces a crucial election after enduring political upheaval. The ruling Conservatives encounter scrutiny for their climate strategy.
Rishi Sunak’s Tories accepted hundreds of thousands from major donors with financial ties to the oil and gas industry.
April 2024 is the warmest on record, with the past 11 months also setting new records, raising concerns for global temperatures.
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.
Along with a major expansion of renewable energy, India is also pushing for big increases in its coal production, casting doubt on its climate commitments.
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China’s coal consumption is predicted to peak by 2025, with renewable energy becoming the dominant source by 2045. Oil peak expected 2026-2030.
Despite of a deal at COP28 OPEC members still hangs on to the fairy-tale that fossil fuels will last forever.
The UN’s climate talks almost collapsed over the phrasing of reducing fossil fuel usage. While nearly 130 countries supported the more assertive ‘phasing out’ language, it was replaced by the softer option, ‘phasing down’, due to opposition from economies heavily reliant on fossil fuels. Despite the compromised language, the deal marked a first-time indication that the fossil fuel industry’s days are numbered. However, critics argue it falls short of action necessary to avoid severe climate change impacts.
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.
A greener life, a greener world 