Fossil Fuels News
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‘China should set up a carbon cap’ – Zou Ji on the next national energy targetsChina is drafting its next Five Year Plan, and the president of Energy Foundation China wants to see ambitious energy and climate goals. -
Indonesia allocates US$195 million subsidy on palm biodiesel producers over smallholdersFood & Agriculture
Indonesia allocates US$195 million subsidy on palm biodiesel producers over smallholders
Campaigners have blasted the move, noting that the fund is meant to empower small oil palm farmers and not subsidise the giant multinationals that produce biodiesel.
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Rainforest Alliance aims to help ethical growers get climate-smartUpgraded certification scheme, covering over 2 million farmers, will use technology to help them adapt to climate change, protect forests and spot social risks. -
Ancient coal fires led to prehistoric extinctionsDid eruptions set ancient coal fires burning? Global heating happened 250 million years ago, just as it is happening now.
Fossil Fuels Opinion
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We should not aim to return to normal– Normal contributed to this pandemic. Governments should direct stimulus measures towards a greener and more equitable normal. -
Why we will never be able to recycle or incinerate away ocean pollution– The amount of plastic entering the ocean is projected to grow four-fold by 2050. Transformative changes, including moving away from single-use towards re-useable packaging, are needed to save our oceans, say Vincent Kneefel and John Duncan. -
The Philippines considers a power sector future without new coal– The Philippines’ Congress and conglomerates confirm backing a shift to Renewable Energy. The country has a rare opportunity to come together in support of clean energy options that will benefit everyone.
Videos
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Is your pension fuelling climate change?– Pension funds are some of the world's largest investors—holding trillions in assets—billions of which are pumped into fossil fuel companies like Shell, BP, and Total.
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Lawyers file complaint against BP for misleading 'greenwash' in new ad campaign– In the video, environmental law group ClientEarth compares the oil and gas giant's advertisements on its low-carbon investments to a burger chain claiming that they’re vegan because they’ve got salad on the menu.
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Why emerging Asia is the hub of climate-smart urban development– About four out of every five people impacted by sea-level rise by 2050 will live in East or Southeast Asia, creating an urgent need climate-smart solutions for cities. This year’s Innovate4Climate summit will look at the climate-smart solutions the region needs.
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Documentary film Sexy Killers probes Indonesian candidates’ ties to Big Coal– Ahead of Indonesia’s presidential election on April 17, an online movie was recently published showing the links between Indonesian coal and energy companies and the country’s political elites.
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