World needs 2 billion tons in emission cuts annually - Study shows emissions fall of 2.6 billion tons in 2020 due to confinement measures against pandemic 04.03.2021 International Organization World
Global CO2 emissions rebound strongly after steep drop - As economic activity picks up, worldwide emissions rise, data shows 02.03.2021 Oil Coal International Organization World
Over $1T invested in coal despite trendy climate goals - Financial institutions’ net-zero commitments are meaningless without immediate, far-reaching coal exit policies: new study 26.02.2021 Coal Invesments
NGOs petition Turkey to ratify Paris Climate Agreement - Although Turkey is among first signatories of Paris Agreement, it has not yet ratified it 25.02.2021 Turkey
EU needs to change course to cut emissions 55% by 2030 - Dramatic acceleration of energy transition in key areas is required for EU to hit climate goals, a new report says 18.02.2021 Renewable Europe
EU diplomat praises Turkey’s tackling of climate change - Climate change requires global response, says head of European Union delegation to Turkey 18.02.2021 Energy Security Turkey
Raising climate ambitions could save millions of lives - Bolder action could save up to 6M lives due to better diet, 1.6M due to cleaner air and 2.1M due to more exercise per year 10.02.2021 Finance Renewable World Europe General
Climate targets hinge on clean energy transition speed - Accelerating clean energy transition in emerging countries plays key role in reaching net-zero emissions goals: IEA head 28.01.2021 Renewable International Relations
Biden to order halt of new oil, gas leasing - President does not ban controversial fracking practice but take steps to undo much of Trump's energy policies 28.01.2021 Natural Gas Oil Americas
IMF to track economic impact of climate crisis - IMF to take action in four key areas as it embraces transition to new climate economy, managing director says 26.01.2021 Stock Market
US now needs an ambitious climate plan: Experts - Biden administration begins process to rejoin Paris Agreement, as well as signing order to cancel Keystone XL pipeline 21.01.2021 International Relations Americas
IEA to create 1st roadmap for net-zero emissions by 2050 - World's first comprehensive plan will analyze how energy sector can be decarbonized in line with Paris Agreement 12.01.2021 Renewable
Climate strikes, environmental protests in November 2020 - Environmental groups, activists around globe continue protesting online, mostly due to increasing COVID-19 cases 16.12.2020 Renewable Energy Projects
Paris Agreement 5 years on with net-zero economy growth - Paris Agreement ratified in December 2015 for transitioning to low carbon economy to gain speed in 2020s, a new report says 10.12.2020 General
Green recovery could cut 25% of forecast 2030 emissions - UN says green recovery would put emissions within range, giving a 66% chance of holding temperatures below 2°C 09.12.2020 Renewable
US: Biden names John Kerry as special climate envoy - Kerry to be first special presidential envoy that holds seat at National Security Council 24.11.2020 Energy Diplomacy Americas
G20 needs to ramp up targets to tackle climate crisis - COVID-19 recovery spending for coal, oil and gas risks reversing positive trends seen before pandemic 18.11.2020 Renewable Renewable
Climate caused 83% of decade's disasters: Red Cross - Global efforts to tackle climate change failing to protect people most at risk, says International Federation of Red Cross 18.11.2020 Energy Diplomacy World
Key changes expected in US energy and climate policy - Clean energy and climate change are expected to be main pillars of Biden administration's policy 10.11.2020 Renewable Americas
US now only country officially leaving Paris Agreement - It will take 30 days to rejoin agreement ratified by 189 countries globally 05.11.2020 International Relations Americas
US officially exits Paris climate accord - UN rules require withdrawal to take effect 4 years after deal came into effect, coincidentally a day after US elections 05.11.2020 Americas
California to ban sale of new gasoline vehicles by 2035 - Order seeks to achieve more than 35% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions 24.09.2020 Americas
Climate goals virtually impossible w/out carbon capture - Technologies to capture and store carbon emissions need to accelerate significantly to meet Paris Agreement goals 24.09.2020 Renewable
Coal use must be progressively phased out: UN chief - 'Virus, climate crisis raise fundamental questions about how to ensure health, well-being of people, planet,' says Guterres 29.08.2020 Coal
'Climate change undermines Mediterranean civilization' - Coronavirus crisis urgent lesson for region, says deputy secretary-general of Union for Mediterranean 05.08.2020 Energy Projects World
Ethiopia showcases first locally-assembled electric car - Such investments will support country’s climate resilience and greening ambitions, says premier 28.07.2020 Electricity Energy Projects Middle East-Africa
De-growth only solution to tackle climate change: Expert - Restraining population growth, consumption per capita is way to tackle climate change, climate scientist tells Anadolu Agency 18.07.2020 Finance Renewable World
Pakistan achieves global climate change target - Islamabad attains UN's Earth Globe target 10 years before deadline, according to UNDP and Climate Change Ministry 14.07.2020 Energy Projects Asia
Clean energy innovation vital to meet net zero emissions - Reaching international energy and climate goals requires a sharp acceleration in clean energy innovation, a new report says 02.07.2020 Finance Projects Renewable World
Oil majors still fall short on absolute emission cuts - Companies continue to plan for increases in production in a world of falling oil and gas demand, new report finds 24.06.2020 Oil Upstream