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Climate change: Young people very worried - survey
Most plans for new coal plants scrapped since Paris agreement
Report by climate groups found more than three-quarters of projects were discarded after the deal was signed
The global pipeline of new coal power plants has collapsed since the 2015 Paris climate agreement, according to research that suggests the end of the polluting energy source is in sight.
The report found that more than three-quarters of the world’s planned plants have been scrapped since the climate deal was signed, meaning 44 countries no longer have any future coal power plans.
Continue reading...Four in 10 young people fear having children due to climate crisis
Global survey finds most 16-25 year olds worry a lot about the future, and many feel failed by governments
Four in 10 young people around the world are hesitant to have children as a result of the climate crisis, and fear that governments are doing too little to prevent climate catastrophe, a poll in 10 countries has found.
Nearly six in 10 young people, aged 16 to 25, were very or extremely worried about climate change, according to the biggest scientific study yet on climate anxiety and young people, published on Tuesday. A similar number said governments were not protecting them, the planet, or future generations, and felt betrayed by the older generation and governments.
Continue reading...Experts condemn plan to install thousands of gas boilers across UK
Experts say effective subsidies for new gas boilers run contrary to government targets on cutting greenhouse gas emissions
Energy bill-payers will be asked to subsidise the installation of tens of thousands of new gas boilers across the UK under government plans, at a time when experts say gas boilers should be urgently phased out.
Experts said it was baffling that ministers should be promoting the installation of new fossil fuel boilers, instead of low-carbon dioxide alternatives such as heat pumps.
Continue reading...Statement on ‘Carrying over’ water for the environment
Statement on ‘Carrying over’ water for the environment
Climate explained: how much of the world's energy comes from fossil fuels and could we replace it all with renewables?
Norway election brings change in government, but likely much of the same on climate
'The pigs can smell man': how decimation of Borneo's ancient rainforests threatens hunters and the hunted
Australia’s hidden carbon market: New options allow companies to out-bid government
Surging prices in voluntary market means that carbon abatement projects are now likely to be funded by companies rather than the government.
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Baseload coal is rapidly losing value, and poses biggest risk to Australian utilities
Coal will struggle to remain economically viable beyond 2030. Companies with a heavy exposure, like AGL, need to act quickly to survive.
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Biden’s proposed tenfold increase in solar power would remake US electricity system
New US Department of Energy report finds solar power could generate up to 45% of America's electricity supply by 2050. But what it would take to meet this target?
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UK invites mammoth offshore wind proposals in “biggest ever” renewables auction
Conservative UK government releases details of “biggest ever,” all technologies renewable energy support package, including a massive £200m targeting offshore wind.
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CP Daily: Monday September 13, 2021
Green jobs: The new generation of workers making it work for them
Life at 50C: The toxic gas flares fuelling Nigeria's climate change
“No new coal:” Majority of coal projects abandoned since Paris but China is key
World edges closer to point of “no new coal” after widespread collapse of new coal proposals and growth of government commitments to end coal.
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