‘We’re not on track for the energy transition’

We spoke to Nick Wayth, Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Institute at International Energy Week who told us that we need to accelerate action

Industry leaders push for nuclear energy’s ‘green’ label

Industry leaders advocate for governments to classify nuclear energy as a sustainable investment

IEA: Methane emissions expected to decline soon

New analysis from the IEA indicates that methane emissions from fossil fuels, after a slight rise in 2023, are expected to decline soon due to significant policy announcements and pledges made at COP28

CCC: UK’s climate crisis response falls short

The Climate Change Committee argues that the UK’s Third National Adaptation Programme fails to adequately address climate challenges, leaving the country vulnerable

Global warming exceeds 1.5°C limit for a full year

The EU’s climate service reports that global warming has surpassed the 1.5°C mark for an entire year, marking a significant breach in the long term temperature goal set by world leaders in the Paris Agreement of 2015

CCC: UK climate ambition criticised for “mixed messages”

The Climate Change Committee highlights that mixed messages, including new fossil fuel developments and adjustments to net zero policies, have damaged the UK’s global climate reputation

COP28: Nations agree landmark deal to ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels

Some reactions to the COP28 decision have been mixed since the final consensus does not include the ‘phase out’ of fossil fuels

Five G7 nations reiterate nuclear alliance to end Russian fuel dependency

The UK, US, Canada, Japan and France, known colloquially as the “Sapporo 5”, intend to invest at least $4.2bn over the next three years

Plans unveiled for ‘world’s largest’ floating solar plant in Indonesia

Masdar and PLN have signed an agreement for a joint study to triple the Cirata floating solar power plant’s capacity from 145MW to up to 500MW

COP28: UK unveils new £70m pilot to boost rollout of rapid EV chargers

New trials at motorway service areas in England are expected to help increase the number of ultra-rapid charging points