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Just five countries have active deadlines to phase out fossil fuel subsidies

5 days ago2 days ago4 mins

Just five out of 71 assessed countries still have an active commitment in place to phase out fossil fuel subsidies,…

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Ministers and regional representatives from Pacific Island nations have discussed a roadmap that will see the region transition away from fossil fuels, during Pre-COP 31 in Fiji.
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Pacific Island ministers discuss regional roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels

1 month ago4 weeks ago5 mins

Ministers and regional representatives from Pacific Island nations have discussed a roadmap that will see the region transition away from…

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Historical emissions from fossil fuel producers could drive global warming 'for centuries'
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Historical emissions from fossil fuel producers could drive global warming ‘for centuries’

1 month ago1 month ago3 mins

Historical carbon emissions from major oil, gas and coal producers, along with cement producers, could continue to contribute to global…

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An academic paper has said that while the ongoing conflict in Iran and its effect on oil supplies presents an opportunity to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels, policy decisions mean this opportunity is being missed.
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World is ‘missing opportunity’ to transition away from fossil fuels amidst ongoing Iran conflict

2 months ago2 months ago4 mins

An academic paper has said that while the ongoing conflict in Iran and its effect on oil supplies presents an…

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Eight major oil companies generated €7.5 billion in excess profits in Europe in the first half of 2026, off the back of volatility in the Middle East, new analysis from Transport & Environment (T&E) has found.
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Major oil companies made €7.5 billion in excess profits in the first half of 2026

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Eight major oil companies generated €7.5 billion in excess profits in Europe in the first half of 2026, off the…

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While Ireland continues to make progress in its transition to cleaner energy, the country remains 'heavily dependent' on imported fossil fuels, and therefore exposed to international energy price volatility, according to a new report by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).
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Ireland still ‘heavily dependent’ on imported fossil fuels, says SEAI

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While Ireland continues to make progress in its transition to cleaner energy, the country remains ‘heavily dependent’ on imported fossil…

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The continued growth of data centres in the UK – which, according to a recent article in The Times, may require up to 40% more energy than previously forecasted – needs to be met with greater investment in sustainable energy infrastructure, rather than resorting to fossil fuels, industry experts have said.
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Growth of data centre network in the UK needs to be matched by sustainable energy infrastructure

5 months ago5 months ago6 mins

The continued growth of data centres in the UK – which, according to a recent article in The Times, may require…

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Some 91% of business leaders across 18 countries believe that a transition to electrification would improve energy security, while four fifths (79%) said that geopolitical instability has increased the urgency of their own electrification efforts.
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Nine in ten business leaders believe electrification would improve energy security

5 months ago5 months ago4 mins

Some 91% of business leaders across 18 countries believe that a transition to electrification would improve energy security, while four…

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A continued dependancy on fossil fuels means "continuing to import inflation and economic instability, while exporting energy security, sovereignty and policy autonomy", UN climate chief Simon Stiell has told the opening of the UN June Climate Meetings (SB64) in Bonn, Germany.
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Continuing to support fossil fuels will bring inflation and economic instability, says Stiell

5 months ago5 months ago5 mins

A continued dependancy on fossil fuels means “continuing to import inflation and economic instability, while exporting energy security, sovereignty and…

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Fossil fuel production is 'loading the dice' ahead of strengthening El Niño conditions, turning what is an otherwise ' natural climate cycle into a far more dangerous force', 350.org has said.
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Fossil fuel production is ‘loading the dice’ for a severe El Niño

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Fossil fuel production is ‘loading the dice’ ahead of strengthening El Niño conditions, turning what is an otherwise ‘ natural…

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