Fossil fuel companies will be allowed to explore for oil and gas under offshore wind-power sites for the first time, the government will announce on…
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Methane emissions from gas flaring being hidden from satellite monitors
Oil and gas equipment intended to cut methane emissions is preventing scientists from accurately detecting greenhouse gases and pollutants, a satellite image investigation has revealed.…
View More Methane emissions from gas flaring being hidden from satellite monitors‘Privileged access’: pro-plastic lobbyists at UN pollution talks increase by a third
The number of fossil fuel and petrochemical industry lobbyists has increased by more than a third at UN talks to agree the first global treaty…
View More ‘Privileged access’: pro-plastic lobbyists at UN pollution talks increase by a thirdShell says it ‘lobbies for energy transition’ during climate ruling appeal
Shell has argued that it “lobbies for, not against, the energy transition” on the final day of its appeal against an important climate ruling. The…
View More Shell says it ‘lobbies for energy transition’ during climate ruling appealEngland could produce 13 times more renewable energy, using less than 3% of land – analysis
England could produce 13 times more renewable energy than it does now, while using less than 3% of its land, analysis has found. Onshore wind…
View More England could produce 13 times more renewable energy, using less than 3% of land – analysisExxonMobil accused of ‘greenwashing’ over carbon capture plan it failed to invest in
Motorists concerned about the impact on the planet of petrol and diesel cars may be comforted by Esso’s marketing campaign on “thoughtful driving”. One of…
View More ExxonMobil accused of ‘greenwashing’ over carbon capture plan it failed to invest inNew blow to British smart meter rollout as number of faulty machines leaps to 4m
Nearly 4m energy smart meters in homes and businesses are faulty, government figures have shown, in a further blow to the “troubled” rollout of the…
View More New blow to British smart meter rollout as number of faulty machines leaps to 4mCalls for international criminal court to end ‘impunity’ for environmental crimes
The international criminal court (ICC) has been urged to start investigating and prosecuting individuals who harm the environment. Academics, lawyers and campaigners from around the…
View More Calls for international criminal court to end ‘impunity’ for environmental crimesIs Science Museum’s green power gallery tainted by fossil fuel cash?
It is intended to be an exploration of humanity’s past and future efforts to decarbonise the way we live. Historical objects mixed with interactive displays…
View More Is Science Museum’s green power gallery tainted by fossil fuel cash?World’s top fossil-fuel bosses deride efforts to move away from oil and gas
The bosses of the world’s leading oil and gas companies have poured scorn on efforts to move away from fossil fuels, complaining that a “visibly…
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