Fossil Fuels
Brand new Dutch coal plants are crashing in value
The grim financial state of power stations opened in 2015 offer a cautionary tale to investors in countries like Japan and Poland, says think-tank
Human rights report quashed in push for Azerbaijan-EU gas pipeline
Concerns about political prisoners were suppressed as politicians approved the Southern Gas Corridor, an Italian TV documentary reveals
Canada quits coal, government sets 2030 deadline
While US president-elect Donald Trump moots a coal stimulus, his northern neighbour says its electricity will soon be 90% emission-free
South Africa authorises coal splurge during UN climate summit
Government accused of ignoring increasingly severe water crisis as it gives green light to more coal plants in bid to tackle electricity shortages
World Bank broke own rules as coalmine left Kosovo village “in limbo”
Failings on the part of the bank contributed to “real and often severe harm” over a “prolonged period” to villagers around the Sibovc mine, says leaked report
Turkey: Notes from a state of (climatic) emergency
Coal-rich Turkey is straying further and further from the path of climate safety. Can it be convinced to come back to the fold?
Oil majors’ climate plan gets hostile reception
Latest strategy from 10 of world’s hydrocarbon giants shows they see gas dominating the energy mix for decades to come
Chinese-backed coal plant jeopardises Kenya climate target
Local communities are fighting the 1,050MW Lamu coal-fired power station, but government says it is needed to meet energy demand
South Korea leads list of 2016 climate villains
Seoul *weakened* its climate ambition after the Paris Agreement, joining Saudi Arabia, Australia and New Zealand in laggards’ corner
Paris climate deal will not kill fossil fuels, says ex-Saudi oil chief
Influential former oil and climate envoy says solar is the future but predicts strong growth prospects for oil and gas sector, despite climate policies
India claims subsidy-free carbon capture using UK, US-backed tech
Company founded by two Indian entrepreneurs claims it can capture a tonne of CO2 for $30 a tonne – far cheaper than the $60-90/t demonstrated elsewhere
Global carbon intensity falls, on declining coal use
China leads the charge for emissions efficiency, but faster progress is needed to meet the Paris climate goals
Bosnia faces legal action over Chinese-backed coal dash
Green groups are slinging legal challenges at proposed coal plants in a bid to prevent pollution and climate damage
Carbon majors respond to climate and human rights inquiry
Fossil fuel companies including Rio Tinto, Glencore and BHP Billiton defend their records from Philippines probe
UK public support for fracking is collapsing
Government survey shows fracking policy lacks support, while positive attitudes towards renewables remain high
Scientist calls for crackdown on methane gas leaks
With the latest technology, there is no excuse for not tackling fugitive emissions from oil and gas extraction, says professor
Wind, solar costs undercut new coal plants in South Africa
Wind and solar power are 40% cheaper than new coal generation today, analysis of government data shows
Netherlands accounting fudge reduces 2020 carbon cuts
Revised emissions forecasts relieve pressure on government to close coal plants in response to Urgenda court case
Brazilian senate approves new coal funding
Support to “modernise” coal power plants was smuggled into a bill about electricity sector privatisation, prompting calls for a presidential veto
Exxon CEO: world needs oil of five Saudi Arabias by 2040
Rex Tillerson tells industry event oil and gas companies will thrive in coming decades despite climate policies