China holds key to shaping world’s climate change future, says leading economist
China is the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitter, accounting for approximately 27% of global CO2 produced
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Denmark’s wind power vision to make its electricity sector fossil-free by 2030
08 Jan 20Denmark broke the world record for proportion of electricity produced from wind power with 47% generation in 2019
UK could become net zero using existing technology – but it’ll require lifestyle changes
28 Nov 19The UK has a net-zero target of 2050 but the Centre for Alternative Technology believes it "does not…
Cuadrilla apologises for largest tremor yet at Preston New Road site as work is suspended indefinitely
02 Sep 19Cuadrilla maintains fracking will be essential to the UK meeting its net zero carbon emissions targets
Cuadrilla ceases fracking in the UK following largest tremor yet
22 Aug 19Cuadrilla said the impact on people in the surrounding area will have been 'similar to a large bag…
US to close three of its biggest coal power plants as global phase-out gathers pace
20 Aug 19While the US sets about decommissioning some of its largest coal-fired plants in 2019, many countries on the…
Here’s why the UK will open its first deep coal mine in 30 years with £165m Woodhouse Colliery
20 Mar 19A £165m deep coal mine in West Cumbria has been approved, sparking excitement from the local community and…
New North Sea oil fields cleared for exploration after previous belief of volcanic activity is quashed
19 Feb 19A previously unexplored area of the North Sea could be ripe for oil and gas exploration after previous…
Offshore oil and gas workers hold ‘crunch talks’ with contractors over strike plans
06 Nov 18Offshore oil and gas workers in the UK represented by the Unite and GMB trade unions have proposed…
UK advertising watchdog dismisses complaint over anti-fracking advert
31 Oct 18A Friends of the Earth anti-fracking advert claiming the process is incompatible with tackling climate change and risks…