Oil majors are moving into wind. Does that make them green?
WHEN the ScotWind round was announced in January, the names of some of the companies awarded seabed leases, were striking: Shell, TotalEnergies and…
Source: heraldscotland.com
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The climate crisis is daunting but here's the key to tackling it – please cheer up | Isabel Losada
We environmentalists must avoid sending the message that the situation is hopeless. Let’s focus on solutions, says author Isabel Losada
Source: theguardian.com
A fair deal for Polish coal miners – DW – 12/06/2018
Poland has pledged to keep burning coal, flying in the face of climate change science. Activists say the country needs to phase out coal for the climate and the economy, while protecting miners' livelihoods.
Source: dw.com
Controversy in EU over climate goals, war and companies suing states for their investments
Based on the so-called Energy Charter Treaty, ECT, which pretends to follow climate objectives, European energy companies have been suing their governments to protect their hydrocarbon investments in recent years. France and the Netherlands announced their intention to exit ECT last week saying it was not in line with the green plan. Italy pulled out in 2016, with Spain and Poland following in recent months. And more countries could follow, analysts say.
Source: mercopress.com
EU states 'revolt' against controversial energy treaty – DW – 10/25/2022
States trying to meet climate goals have been held ransom by an obscure treaty protecting fossil fuel interests, say critics. But as France, the Netherlands, Spain and Poland defect, energy companies are on notice.
Source: dw.com