Fossil Fuels News
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Taking back carbon 'imperative' to stop planet overheating, backers say"Carbon removal" efforts need to rapidly push ahead as a way to create options if emissions reductions fall short, researchers say. -
Coal in the Philippines—Are banks risking US$21 billion on stranded assets?As the Philippines' banks continue to finance coal-fired power plants, a surplus of coal plants could turn them into bad investments—and the subsequent burden of high electricity costs could be passed on to consumers.
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At the Asian Games, runners' woes highlight air pollution in JakartaAthletes competing in the just concluded Asian Games in Jakarta suffered from some of the worst air quality in a city hosting a major sports event in recent years. -
Energy-hungry Cambodia shows no sign of backing down on coalAs Cambodia’s economy goes through a rapid expansion with foreign investments pouring in, the country is turning to polluting coal power to meet growing energy demands, risking the health of the people and the welfare of the environment.
Fossil Fuels Opinion
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Where global warming's paper trail leads– Confidential reports dating back to the 1980s show that climate change was predicted decades ago by the very companies responsible for causing it. Who has the right to foresee such damage and then choose to fulfill the prophecy, asks Benjamin Franta. -
Australia is not on track to reach 2030 Paris target (but the potential is there)– Progress in reducing Australia's emissions has stalled in most sectors of the economy and reversed overall. ClimateWorks Australia's Anna Skarbek looks at the country's chances of meeting its Paris commitment. -
Can we achieve universal electricity access without coal?– Ensuring underserved populations have reliable, clean and safe access to electricity is a $1.2 trillion opportunity, says ADB's Yongping Zhai.
Videos
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EVs abroad, pickups at home– Automakers are touting overseas investments in electric vehicles, even as they lobby for lower fuel standards in the United States.
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Denmark’s biggest energy company turns its back on fossil fuels– DONG Energy’s shift to 100 per cent renewable energy marks another important step in the global transition away from fossil fuels.
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A dress that measures air pollution– What if you could make air pollution visible by what you wear? This artist did just that, and the result is literally breathtaking.
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Electric vehicles gain mainstream momentum– Beijing is successfully pushing consumers to adopt EVs but charging infrastructure remains a problem.
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