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Miliband Accuses Tories and Reform UK of Spreading Misinformation on Net-Zero Target

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband accuses Reform UK and the Conservatives of spreading misinformation about the UK's net-zero target, claiming it is harming British businesses, while emphasizing that energy independence is crucial for national security. The upcoming local elections will test the public's...

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Record Energy Emissions in 2024 Driven by Increased Electricity Demand

Global energy-sector emissions hit a record 14.6 billion tonnes of CO2 in 2024, a 1.6% rise fueled by a 4% surge in electricity demand, primarily due to higher temperatures increasing air conditioning use; however, low-carbon sources provided 40.9% of global electricity.

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Trump Halts Enforcement of State Climate Laws

President Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday halting enforcement of state climate laws, particularly targeting New York and Vermont's 'climate superfund' laws holding fossil fuel companies accountable for climate damages; the move follows lobbying by fossil fuel executives and significant in...

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Trump Administration's Contradictory Africa Policy Exacerbates Climate Crisis

The Trump administration urged African leaders to burn more coal while cutting USAID climate funding, exacerbating climate impacts stemming from high historical US carbon emissions; a 2022 Christian Aid report showed that under the current climate trajectory, African countries could suffer a reducti...

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NDP Proposes $1.8 Billion Home Retrofit Plan Funded by Oil and Gas Subsidy Cuts

The NDP plans to retrofit 3.3 million Canadian homes over 10 years, costing $1.8 billion annually, funded by cuts to oil and gas subsidies and a new border carbon adjustment, aiming to save families up to $4,500 annually on energy bills and create jobs.

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Shell Prioritizes Fossil Fuels, Cuts Costs, Boosts Shareholder Returns

Shell announced a cost-cutting plan, prioritizing fossil fuel production over renewable energy to increase shareholder returns by 40%-50%, reducing annual costs by $5-$7 billion by 2028, despite reduced 2024 profits compared to 2023, causing climate activist backlash.

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BP Faces Investor Rebellion After Abandoning Climate Strategy

BP's chair, Helge Lund, faces a shareholder vote of no confidence at the company's annual general meeting on Thursday following its abandonment of its climate strategy, amid investor concerns over falling value and a recent oil discovery announcement. This comes almost 15 years after the Deepwater H...

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Trump Reverses Biden's Energy Policies, Prioritizing Domestic Production

President Trump's administration is reversing Biden-era energy policies, aiming to boost domestic energy production, lower prices, and create jobs through deregulation, increased leasing of federal lands, and promoting traditional energy sources like coal and nuclear power, contrasting with Biden's ...

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Coalition's Gas Export Levy Risks Backfiring, Raising Prices: Experts

The Coalition's plan to levy gas exports to lower domestic prices faces criticism from experts who warn it could backfire and raise prices instead, due to potential production cuts and suppressed investment; the plan's projected savings are 7% on gas and 3% on electricity bills.

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Trump's Tariffs Exempt Oil and Gas, Raising Consumer Costs

President Trump's new 10% tariffs exclude oil and gas products, benefiting the industry that contributed $96 million to his reelection campaign while potentially raising consumer prices and causing global economic instability.

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Milieudefensie Sues ING Over Fossil Fuel Investments

Milieudefensie sued ING, demanding it halt investments in new fossil fuel projects, halve its emissions by 2030, and mandate transition plans from all clients, highlighting the bank's significant role in global emissions.

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Global Electricity Demand Surges to Record High in 2024

Global electricity demand increased by 4.3% in 2024, the highest ever recorded excluding post-recession years, driven by increased use of energy-intensive appliances and the digitalization of industries, with renewable sources covering most of the growth while mitigating CO2 emissions.

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