Tag Archives: Climate Change

The UK government has set a target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 which is now enshrined into law.

A new report from Carbon Brief notes this is the first time this has happened in the history of the UK’s energy sector.

Christian Aid says institutions such as the World Bank are not in line with the Paris Agreement goal of keeping global heating to 1.5°C.

The European Investment Bank stopped short of agreeing a strategy to limit funding for fossil fuels. a plan that would help step up Europe’s ambition to fight climate change.

The International Monetary Fund warns the window of opportunity for containing global warming is closing rapidly.

WindEurope warns if national plans are unambitious and permitting issues persist. only 67GW of new wind capacity will be installed by 2023.

A new tool will help developers and investors assess and compare the carbon impact of more than 60% of the world’s consented wind and solar projects.

They will be replaced with the latest generation of clean technologies such as air source heat pumps and solar panels.

The collaboration aims to lower entry barriers and promote zero emission transport solutions across the country.

Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh at the Russian Energy Week panel. while stressing depoliticization of energy sector. proposed setting the goal of achieving 30% share of natural gas in the world energy mix by 2040.