Demand for Dirty Coal in the U.S. Drops to New Low
Try as he might, Trump cannot stop the slow death march of coal towards the history books, in the US, at least. We are shutting down the fossil fuel industry, one coal plant at a time.
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Protesters Demand that Oregon Gov. Brown #StopJordanCove
Yesterday, in excess of 100 people held a sit-in in the office of Governor Brown of Oregon, demanding she oppose the controversial Jordan Cove LNG plant. They sang “No LNG” and “Governor Brown, do your job”.
Planned fossil fuel production dangerously out of line with climate safety
The world is on track to produce about 120 per cent more fossil fuels in 2030 than would be consistent with limiting warming to 1.5 degrees, and 50 per cent more than would be consistent with limiting warming to 2 degrees.
Major victory as EIB ends fossil fuel financing by 2021: Other banks must now follow
Yesterday, the EIB announced it will end financing for fossil fuel energy projects from the end of 2021.
Pressure Mounts for IEA to Improve the World Energy Outlook
In case you missed it, yesterday the International Energy Agency released its hallmark report, World Energy Outlook (WEO) 2019. If the resultant press coverage and social media traffic was any indication, there are growing concerns over the inadequacy of the WEO.
The IEA and WEO 2019: Still working for fossil fuels, not global climate goals
In its 2019 World Energy Outlook, used by governments and investors all over the world to guide energy decisions, the International Energy Agency is still centering a trajectory heading towards climate breakdown.
As Bushfires Rage in Oz, the Government Is Criticized for Lack of Climate Action
When politicians fail to address the climate crisis – we have no choice but to rise up and shut down the fossil fuel industry.
A Year on from the Paradise Camp Fire, a Green New Deal is “Imperative”
"Having exhausted every other option", the Green New Deal is "is the only kind of climate response that stands a chance of not going up in smoke.”
As UK announces fracking moratorium, research reveals how “chaotic” technique is
The local protesters, typified by the wonderful Nanas, maintained a protest camp against Cuadrilla through rain and shine, through hail and snow, through night and day, they said they had the science behind them, they had history on their side. But it was a David and Goliath fight. And as of last Friday, David has won. For now at least.
California fires: A “Tipping Point” for residents but what about politicians & oil industry?
The Californian fires are a “tipping point” for many residents as they realize that life will never be the same. They must also be the tipping point for clear concise action by politicians to force the oil industry to begin ramping down their operations now. There can be no more excuses.