-
The major coal producing country that wants to leave its fossil fuels in the ground | Science, Climate & Tech News
admin
There is a dilemma at the heart of global climate talks. Burning oil, gas and coal is the biggest driver of climate change, which is unleashing deadly flooding in Spain, in Colombia and more destructive hurricanes in the North Atlantic. But the industry producing these fossil fuels is a cash cow: making £2.8bn in profit…
-
The world made a ‘historic’ pledge to ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels. One year on, has it? | Science, Climate & Tech News
admin
It’s 13 December 2023. Excited reports of a “landmark” global climate agreement reverberate around the world from the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. At around 11am, weary diplomats with circles under their eyes from fierce, all-night negotiations cheer, cry and hug. The US’s climate envoy John Kerry throws his arms around German foreign minister Annalena…
-
Earth risks losing 40% of glacial mass if it doesn’t give up fossil fuels, projection warns | Climate News
admin
More than 40% of Earth’s glacial mass could disappear if humanity keeps investing in fossil fuels, warns a stark new projection. The bleak scenario would mean more than two thirds of the total number of glaciers would vanish by the end of the century, contributing to ever-increasing sea levels around the world. Lead researcher David…