Germany to unveil plans for hydrogen future
Storage
Germany has been looking to secure agreements with Nigeria and other potential hydrogen suppliers to build a supply of the
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Humans behind far higher methane emissions than thought: study
Environment
Fossil fuels may be emitting far more methane into the atmosphere than scientists previously thought, according to research in the
Japan promises to review coal-power export policy
Policy
Japan’s environment minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, has said tighter restrictions could be placed on the export of coal power technology to
Russia unveils two-year climate strategy
Policy
Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development has published a strategy document to help adapt industry, transport and agriculture to climate change
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
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,
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
Emissions increase slows across 2019: reports
Environment
Global carbon emissions have reportedly risen marginally this year despite a falling use of coal. But greenhouse-gas emissions have fallen
Activists occupy eastern Germany coal pits
Industry
Climate activists have occupied open-pit coal mines in eastern Germany to demand an immediate end to the use of coal
Greenhouse gases hit record levels: report
Environment
Atmospheric greenhouse gas levels reached a record high last year, according to the World Meteorological Organisation (the WMO). Carbon dioxide
UN calls for cap on fossil-fuel extraction
Environment
A United Nations study says major fossil-fuel producing countries plan to extract more coal, oil and gas than can be
China coal use could break Paris accord: study
Production
The numbers of new Chinese coal-fired power plants have eclipsed total closures elsewhere in the world since the start of
Study accuses energy sector of ignoring Paris deal
Industry
Only 13 out of the biggest 132 coal, electricity, oil and gas companies have committed to reducing carbon emissions to
Norway’s Equinor finds major North Sea oil well
Consumption
A Norwegian exploration well at Echino South in the North Sea is estimated to hold recoverable resources of between 38
Saudi Arabia’s renewables drive remains in first gear
Environment
Saudi Arabia has promised to diversify its economy away from fossil fuels but so far there has been limited evidence