Tag: Fossil fuels
Transitioning from Coal: The Leading Country Committed to Keeping Fossil Fuels in the Ground
Global climate talks are grappling with a significant challenge: the burning of oil, gas, and coal is a major contributor to climate change, resulting in devastating floods and more severe hurricanes. Despite this, the...
COP29 Host Balances EU Demand and Trump Effect in Gas Policy
Azerbaijan is gearing up to host the COP29 climate talks in Baku, with lead negotiator Yalchin Rafiyev shedding light on the challenges and expectations surrounding the event. Despite concerns about the impact of Donald...
Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels: A Year Later, What Progress Has Been Made?
December 13, 2023 marked a significant moment in the global fight against climate change. The COP28 climate summit in Dubai concluded with over 190 countries agreeing to transition away from fossil fuels. This commitment...
Transitioning from Coal: Monitoring the Industrial Revolution’s Origin Country’s Swift Shift
The closure of the Ratcliffe-on-Soar power plant marks a significant milestone in the UK's journey towards zero-carbon power and the end of its long history of burning coal for electricity. This closure makes the...