In a recent study the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has highlighted the importance of increasing energy efficiency as a way to reduce…
Continue ReadingEnough Renewable Energy Produced in Australia to Power 70% of Homes
Written by Michael Quinn in Climate Change
Australia is on its way to becoming a world leader in terms of renewable energy, according to recent figures.
Continue ReadingPresident Donald Trump is set to make good on a campaign pledge to pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement, joining Nicaragua and…
Continue ReadingEU Energy Union Pledges No More Coal Plant Investments From 2020
Written by Danny Lord in Climate Change
All but two EU member states have pledged that no money will be invested in new coal plants from the year 2020, as…
Continue ReadingHelped by the closure of coal-fired power plants and simultaneous rollout of several renewable generating facilities, the UK’s carbon emissions have fallen to…
Continue ReadingA recent report published by the European Commission shows that while the EU as a whole is currently on track to meet targets…
Continue ReadingWhat Does Trump’s Election Victory Mean for the Fight Against Climate Change?
Written by Danny Lord in Climate Change
Donald Trump’s recent victory in the US Presidential election has had environmental campaigners vocally concerned about the future of global efforts to slow…
Continue ReadingCOP22 Kicks Off in Marrakesh as Leaders Work on Clarifying Climate Goals
Written by Danny Lord in Climate Change Government Policy
The latest UN climate summit began on Monday, with leaders now settling in for two weeks of discussions and negotiations aimed at ironing…
Continue ReadingParis Agreement Comes Into Force as UK’s Ability to Meet Targets is Questioned Again
Written by Danny Lord in Climate Change
The UN Paris Climate Agreement has officially come into force this Friday, after fast tracked ratification from the European Union pushed it past…
Continue ReadingCCC Urges UK to Develop Carbon Removal Technology in Order to Meet Ambitious Paris Targets
Written by Danny Lord in CCS Climate Change Government Policy
The Committee on Climate Change has published a report claiming that if the UK is to meet the goals set out in the…
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