COP25 hit stalemate over Paris deal implementation
Policy
Delegates from more than 190 countries are still talking at the COP25 climate summit in Madrid on how to include
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Poland refuses to sign up to 2050 target
Policy
European Union leaders have agreed that nuclear energy will be included in efforts to become carbon-neutral by 2050 in the
EU agrees 2050 carbon-neutrality with Polish exception
Policy
EU leaders are holding talks in Brussels on commitments to carbon-neutrality by 2050 with Poland alone opposing the targets. Central
Denmark wins COP25 praise with climate law
Policy
Denmark has impressed at the COP25 event after the Copenhagen parliament adopted a legally binding emissions reduction target of 70
A top-ten book list for energy history, policy and geopolitics
Opinion
In January 2019, I embarked on the journey of reading and reviewing a new energy book every month, so it
China slams ‘imbalance’ at COP25 talks
Environment
China has led four developing countries in condemning “imbalances in the negotiations” at COP25, the UN climate convention in Madrid,
Saudi Aramco share sale hailed as success
Industry
Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco has been labelled as a “polarising stock” amid fears about corporate governance while
Denmark plans giant offshore wind hubs
Transmission
Denmark is looking to create renewable energy islands that could generate at least 10 gigawatts of offshore wind, which would
Index condemns failure of global green policies
Environment
An index of the world’s most polluting countries has indicated where the most ecological progress is being made. The Climate
Rush for SUVs swamps progress towards EV
Storage
British Heart Foundation (BHF) research says urban residents could be losing seven months from their lifespan because of dirty air.
Nord Stream 2 looks to sue EU over new regulations
Production
The consortium behind the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is threatening to sue the European Union if it faces “unreasonable,
The West and its Asian allies intent on hatching the hydrogen spring
Environment
The contours of the energy transition have grown clearer this year. Renewable energies have grown at a record pace over
Hydrogen bus-makers eye release of city fleets
Storage
Cities are setting more ambitious targets for carbon neutrality and pollution which often exceed international goals. London is planning the
Madrid protest demands action at COP25
Policy
Madrid has managed to hold the COP25 summit after a month’s preparation to organise what would normally take two years.
Putin and Lukashenko discuss energy prices
Consumption
Presidential talks were held between Russia and Belarus yesterday (Saturday) to discuss closer ties, sparking protests in Minsk, the Belarusian