Fossil Fuels
China coal use fell again in 2016, solar capacity rose 82%
Massive investments in clean energy and economic shifts continue to dampen demand for coal in the world’s largest carbon emitter
World is well placed to stay under 2C – if we have carbon capture
“We are broadly in the right starting position to keep warming below 2C,” but most models require carbon capture to meet the Paris goal, researchers say
Exxon Mobil shareholders renew call for 2C climate analysis
New York State and the Church of England lead investors worth US$4trn in campaign for US oil major to disclose climate risks
Court forces Turkish coal plant to suspend operations
Three years after it came online, Izdemir power station has been stripped of its environmental licence, in a win for campaigners
Mozambique expands coal port lapped by rising seas
Dignitaries celebrate the expansion of Maputo port, but experts warn fossil fuelled climate change threatens development gains
India subsidises electricity for the rich while millions lack access
While over 20% of India’s population has no access to electricity, the richest 40% of the population gets highly subsidised power
Campaigners claim legal win against Bosnian coal power push
Setback for Chinese-backed plant planned near Europe’s second most-polluted city, with a ruling it must comply with tougher pollution limits
Fossil fuels subsidies ‘jeopardising climate deal’, say major investors
A group of investors and insurers who manage $2.8trn has called on the G20 to end public funding for coal, oil and gas by 2020
End coal by 2030 to meet Paris climate goal, EU told
Germany and Poland face biggest challenge to break dependence on dirty fuel, in scenarios mapped by Climate Analytics
Climate ignored as Exxon Mobil takes earnings hit
US supermajor’s profits have halved since last year, on a $2bn write-down of gas assets, but executives still don’t mention climate risk
New gas pipelines could face EU climate test
Energy infrastructure should align with climate targets to avoid stranded assets, European Commission is expected to advise on Wednesday
China energy efficiency improved in 2016, reports Xinhua
World’s largest carbon polluter making progress on efficiency, but doubts remain over accuracy of state data
Saudi Aramco planning $5 billion clean energy binge
As low oil prices eat into country’s $600 billion sovereign wealth fund, state energy giant starts work on radical transition towards renewables
BP’s energy outlook: reality check or PR bullshit?
Energy companies predict a dangerous climate future of high oil demand, but they persistently underestimate clean energy
BP revises oil forecasts amid climate policy surge
Oil giant predicts bright future for renewables, revises down China’s coal demand and admits oil use will be challenged by electric vehicles
Trump to approve Keystone XL, Dakota pipelines – report
Trump will reportedly approve two highly controversial oil pipelines as old environmental battle lines are redrawn in the US
India to end coal imports in ‘next few years’
A 25% drop in imports in 2016 leads minister to declare independence from foreign coal
Six bits of crucial context for Trudeau tar sands “gaffe”
Right wingers went spare when Canada’s prime minister said tar sands need to be phased out. Here’s why they’re being disingenuous
At State, Tillerson could get Exxon off human rights charges
As secretary of state the former Exxon CEO could influence long-running case that alleges company is responsible for murder and torture committed by its employees
Obama: ‘I didn’t kill coal, gas did’
Donald Trump has accused Barack Obama of waging a “war on coal”, but the current president says it was “market forces”