CO2 emissions lowest in Europe in November, says CREA report

CREA, the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air, tracks carbon emissions in Europe. In its latest report, it says November 2022 saw the lowest values for the month in the EU in at least 30 years for total CO2 emissions, gas consumption, power sector CO2 emissions, and power generation from fossil fuels. Some

Fortescue to produce hydrogen-fuelled green steel

Fortescue group is has announced new plans to produce green steel on a commercial scale – and without burning fossil fuels. Fortescue has signed a memorandum of understanding with Austria’s only crude steel producer, voestalpine, Mitsubishi Corp and Primetals Technologies aimed at designing and engineering an industrial-scale prototype plant with a new process for net-zero-emission

Global fossil fuel use to skyrocket before falling

A new climate study by BloombergNEF (BNEF) shows that there might be hope for reparative action, even though it might take slightly longer. The 2022 BNEF New Energy Outlook report assesses how the energy systems of nine critical countries that make up 63% of global emissions will likely progress in two scenarios in the coming

Germany approves withdrawal from Energy Charter Treaty

Germany is exiting the Energy Charter Treaty, Economy Minister Robert Habeck announced. The treaty has been criticized for hampering efforts to reduce the use of fossil fuels, allowing companies to sue for compensation. The agreement binds its members to its provisions for 20 years. Germany’s coalition government announced plans to leave the treaty in November.

India takes a stand to phase down fossil fuels

India is leading a push for the COP27 climate summit to conclude with a decision on phasing down all fossil fuels, a move that would expand the focus from just coal, but is likely to raise strong concerns from oil and gas-reliant countries. Indian negotiators formally called on the Egyptian Presidency of climate talks for

Oxfam report says world’s richest billionaires responsible for GHGs

The investments of 125 of the world’s richest billionaires yield an annual average of three million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions a year, more than a million times the average for someone in the bottom 90 per cent of humanity, according to a new report by non-profit group Oxfam. These super rich people have a

Report says new fossil fuels ‘incompatible’ with 1.5 C goal

A new report by an independent, Canada-based think tank found a broad consensus of published research supports the International Energy Agency’s conclusion that new oil and gas fields are at odds with the climate target. This article was originally published by Carbon Brief, a U.K.-based website covering the latest developments in climate science, climate policy

Electrolyzer developed to produce hydrogen form air

Australian researchers have created a prototype electrolyser capable of harvesting water from the air and then splitting it to produce hydrogen gas for use as a green fuel. This device is powered by a solar panel and can operate effectively in extremely dry climates. Hydrogen is widely hailed as a cleaner alternative to CO2-emitting fossil

Public funding worth $5.2 billion approved in EU for hydrogen projects

The European Commission approved up to 5.2 billion euros (roughly $5.2 billion) in public funding for hydrogen projects, a move it said could unlock a further 7 billion euros of investments from the private sector. The executive arm of the EU said the bloc’s flagship project to support the research, deployment and construction of hydrogen

Hydrogen is vital for sustainable mobility in India

The zero-pollution nature of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles makes them a better transportation option. However, the transportation sector also needs to switch to clean hydrogen, because production of hydrogen from fossil fuels is a big obstacle to the reduction of emissions despite it burning as a clean fuel. In this scenario, India needs to go for renewable