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The EPA announced plans to eliminate remaining standards on power plant greenhouse gas emissions, a move criticized by environmental advocates for potentially i

Australia's reliance on gas for power during evening peak demand has decreased by nearly 70% over the past year, as large-scale and home batteries have signific

Britain is nearing a decision on whether to expand fossil fuel production in its aging North Sea oil fields, a move that could conflict with its climate objecti

Ministers are expected to approve the controversial Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea this month, with the energy secretary potentially recommending it next wee

Rahul Ghosh of Moody's Ratings states that Asia is adopting a "pragmatic transition" in energy, balancing sustainability with energy security and affordability,

Australia's new environmental protection agency has approved its first coal project, the Queensland open-cut Saraji mine, allowing it to operate until 2055, whi

The United Nations has warned that the world is set to surpass the 1.5-degree Celsius climate goal within the next few years, acknowledging that preventing some

The world is likely to exceed 1.5C warming, but net-negative emissions remain possible, as climate change poses the greatest threat to the Pacific, where fuel s

An analysis suggests that the climate damage from developing the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields in the North Sea would far exceed their economic benefi

Scientists warn that the world is approaching catastrophic climate events, with more intense extreme weather phenomena like heat waves, storms, floods, and drou

Despite the impact of the war, North America and Europe are expected to continue losing oil refinery capacity due to investor wariness, affecting the production

Florida socialist congressional candidate Oliver Larkin, during an interview with Sean Hannity, defended his call to tax billionaires "out of existence" and exp

A new study analyzing 56-million-year-old fossilized leaves indicates that high carbon emissions harm forests, countering claims that fossil fuel pollution bene

Reporters Jillian Ambrose and Damian Carrington will host an online Q&A session at 2pm BST to discuss their recent article revealing that major oil firms made $

Oil and gas giant BP has reported that its profits have more than doubled, a surge attributed to the impact of the war in Iran on fossil fuel prices.

As BP considers selling its North Sea assets, the Labour party is urged to acknowledge the UK's continued reliance on the North Sea oil and gas industry to prev

Andy Burnham indicated a potential shift from Ed Miliband's Net Zero stance, stating Britain cannot ignore the North Sea and revealing he discussed a 'pragmatic

Donald Trump claims Andy Burnham told him he would open up North Sea oil, a move the former US president believes would make the UK a wealthy country.

Climate scientist Jean-Pascal van Ypersele warns that Europe's recent heatwave signifies a structural transformation of the continent's climate, emphasizing the

Meta has withdrawn from the RE100 climate initiative after a decade of membership, citing investments in natural gas power plants to support its data centers fo

The EPA, under the Trump Administration, has proposed a rule change that would allow states to determine the level of public input on air pollution permits, pot

Oil and gas drilling is increasingly moving to the deep sea, driven by new technologies, raising concerns about managing ecological risks. This development was

Donald Trump has expressed approval over reports that incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham might support increased North Sea drilling, though Burnham has not co

The Bank of England will cease accepting bonds linked to coal for key loan arrangements starting in October, a move welcomed by climate campaigners. This decisi