Today the UN published the 2023 Production Gap Report, confirming governmentsā plans to produce more than double the amount of fossil fuels in 2030 than is compatible with limiting warming to 1.5Ā°C, despite climate promises. By 2050, planned fossil fuel production is projected to be 350% above levels consistent with the 1.5Ā°C limit.Ā
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Fossil fuel phase out top of the agenda at COP28 preliminary talks
As countries conclude preliminary talks in Abu Dhabi ahead of the UAE-hosted COP28 climate summit, an agreement to phase out fossil fuels has taken center stage as a key expected outcome.
Response: Biden has nominated a dangerous Wall Street executive for World Bank President
President Bidenās choice of Ajay Banga is disappointing. This moment demands a World Bank leader who will prioritize the urgency of the climate crisis, not another Big Business executive with no experience in development, environmental work, or the public sector.
Weeks before COP27, Big Oil remains in state of ādeceptiveā climate denial
Its that time of year again with the annual UN climate meeting, called the conference of the Parties, or COP, just a couple of weeks away. This yearās meeting, COP27, will take place from 6-18 November 2022 at the luxury resort of in Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt.
CSOs say E3F countries need to act with urgency and integrity to meet commitments to end export finance for fossil fuels
The time has come for ambitious E3F action, not just ambitious words. We do not want to see a year of vague compromises and exceptions that water the commitment down and lead to continued support for fossil fuels, such as gas – as this not only puts the climate at risks, it also locks countries in the south into fossil dependence with all the economic risks that come along.
France joins commitment to end international oil, gas, and coal finance by 2022
Todayās announcement comes after the Netherlands, Germany and Spain confirmed their participation in the initiative earlier this week and alongside confirmations from Belgium and Sri Lanka today. The French development bank ā AFD ā had already signed up to the statement, but not the French government as a whole.
New Report: Permian fracking boom will bust the climate and intensify environmental injustice
Oil Change International, Earthworks, and the Center for International Environmental Law are releasing a new multi-media report series entitled The Permian Basin Climate Bomb. The six-part series analyzes the climate, public health, economic, and social impacts of the Permian fracking boom.
Only 6 months left till COP26. What must the UK do to make it a success?
With only six months left till COP26, the UK host has work to do. Ending public finance for fossil fuel projects overseas shows potential, but the UKās lack of action on fossil fuels domestically risks undermining its credibility.
Statement in Advance of Petersberg Climate Dialogue High-Level Segment
“A managed decline of oil and gas production that supports affected communities and workers must be central in a just and green recovery from the COVID-19 crisis,” said ver der Burg.
Statement: IEA forgets about climate crisis, prioritises return to ānormalā in oil report
The only path to climate stability is for governments to manage a stable decline in oil while investing in a just transition for workers and currently fossil-fuel dependent communities.
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