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Keir Starmer says the UK can decarbonise without disruption – that’s neither true nor helpful

Keir Starmer’s pledge to cut the UK’s emissions by 81% by 2035 is undoubtedly ambitious. However, his assertion at the Cop29 climate conference that it can be achieved without “telling people how to live their lives” is probably not true – at least, not according to what scientists who study…

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UK Government Announces Ban On New Coal Mines

The UK announced Thursday that it would introduce legislation to ban new coal mines, as the Labour government ramps up its plans to make Britain a clean energy leader.

International Business Times

Theo James calls on leaders to act on ‘escalating injustice’ for refugees at Cop

James was speaking at the launch of the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) Refugees For Climate Action group.

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Coal power stations to be banned in UK in bid to tackle pollution

NEW coal mines are to be banned in the UK following the closure of the last British coal power station, the Government has announced.

The National (Scotland)

Tech's Green Wave Hits Choppy Waters

Tech entrepreneurs have spent years selling the dream that we can save the planet without changing our ways, but the current focus of innovation is dividing experts and investors.

International Business Times

Niger embraces Russia for uranium production leaving France out in the cold

Niger has called on Russian firms to directly invest in uranium and other natural resource production, following the collapse of relations with former colonial ruler France and the eviction of French nuclear giant Orano from the country

Radio France Internationale

Trump victory raises risk of investing in offshore wind projects, says RWE

German energy firm shaves €3bn from spending plans for next financial year to €7bn

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Qld regions remain in the dark about nuclear power plan

A federal inquiry has heard strong support for a nuclear industry in regional Queensland even though local councillors say they were not consulted.

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Gas producer slams ideological folly, warns of shortage

A domestic gas producer has warned of rising power bills and energy shortages if significant headwinds, including green tape and activism, go unchallenged.

AAP

Global carbon emissions inch upwards in 2024 despite progress on EVs, renewables and deforestation

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from fossil fuels continue to increase, year on year. This sobering reality will be presented to world leaders today at the international climate conference COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

The Conversation

‘No sign’ of promised fossil fuel transition as emissions hit new high

Despite nations’ pledges at Cop28 a year ago, the burning of coal, oil and gas continued to rise in 2024

The Guardian - UK

Stubborn emissions threaten to blow world carbon budget

Extraordinary growth in renewable energy is not enough to offset the "humungous challenge" of Australia's fossil fuels, a carbon tracker warns.

AAP

Ofgem approves subsea electricity cable between Scotland and Northern Ireland

A SUBSEA power line between Scotland and Northern Ireland has been given the green light ...

The National (Scotland)

Why are the Taliban at Cop29? Afghanistan sends delegation to UN climate talks

Leaders from around the world have gathered in Azerbaijan for Cop29, where they’ll discuss climate change action

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Subsea electricity links between UK and Europe approved

The undersea power lines will help Britain export more clean energy from its wind farms over the coming decade.

The Guardian - UK

‘We need to show what we’re trying to do is worth it’: voice of the UK energy industry steps down

After five years making Energy UK ‘noisier’ on green issues, Emma Pinchbeck has been picked to lead the UK’s fight against global heating

The Guardian - UK

Subsea cables to help Britain meet green energy goal get green light

Ofgem gives green light to five interconnectors capable of powering millions of homes

Evening Standard

Cop29: Keir Starmer vows 'ambitious' 81 per cent cut to UK emissions but won't be ‘telling people how to live’

PM says ‘we are not going to start dictating to people what they do’ in bid to reach tough target

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The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer to unveil ambitious new UK climate goal at Cop29

Exclusive: Target is 81% emissions cut compared with 1990, but activists say it must be backed by plan of action

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The benefits and pitfalls Red Bull and Aston will face with new wind tunnels

Both Aston Martin and Red Bull have access to good wind tunnels and have produced – certainly in Red Bull's case – some exceptional machinery over the past couple of years.

The Independent UK

Man crushed to death by falling fan blade at Australian wind farm

Australian Workers’ Union raises concerns over working condition

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Worker dies in windfarm accident; fears over possible Trump cabinet picks; and Mattel’s porn mishap

The man was crushed beneath a turbine blade while working at the Golden Plains windfarm in regional Victoria

Newslaundry

India’s need to step up solar, wind capacity addition

Another year and another climate conference is upon us, this one in Azerbaijan. It will start off on a positive note for India which recently hit the 200 GW mark in its non-fossil fuels installed capacity, or how much power it can produce from energy sources such as solar and wind. But…

AAP

Trump factor unlikely to reverse clean energy momentum

The "Trump factor" is unlikely to derail renewable energy momentum, a peak body says, as data on financial commitments suggests Australia is back on target.

The Conversation

Jobs of the future: South Africa has major gaps in skills needed to shape the green economy

Globally, there’s a shortage of people with the expertise and skills needed to drive the transition towards a green economy – known as green talent. The pool of green talent needs to be doubled by 2050 if the world is to move away from fossil fuels. In South Africa, despite…

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