Updated: Shell links executives’ pay packs to climate targets
Energy major Shell said yesterday that pay for its top brass will be tied to the achievement of emissions targets.
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EU unveils plan to cut emissions to zero in bid to save planet
The European Union unveiled its long-term vision on combating climate change in a push for more ambitious action on the environment just days after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected his government’s warning on the economic costs of global warming.
New green heating system could slash emissions from homes
Carbon emissions from heating could be slashed by installing hybrid technology that does not require major changes to people's homes, Government climate advisers have suggested.
Coal pollution to surge in UK if Brexit comes without deal
Britain’s pollution levels would probably rise if the country crashes out of the European Union without a deal, breaching a key pledge Prime Minister Theresa May has made to rein in emissions.
Two-tier economy emerging as UK undergoes energy revolution, report says
A two-tier economy is emerging as Britain goes through an "energy revolution" by advances in electric vehicles and smart appliances, according to a new study.
Climate law not driving the progress needed, environmental lawyers says
The UK's world-leading climate legislation is not currently "driving the kind of progress we need" on cutting carbon, environmental lawyers have said.
UK plans £16 per tonne carbon tax to replace EU ETS market
U.K. greenhouse-gas polluters may see their costs for emitting carbon dioxide limited if the nation crashes out of the European Union without an agreement.
Exxon sued by New York AG over climate change
The New York Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Exxon Mobil, claiming the Texas-based oil giant had misled investors about its readiness to tackle the financial challenges climate change posed to their business.
SAP 10: a small change that hints at big things for decarbonising Britain’s heat
Kevin Stickney, Managing Director of Erda Energy, argues recent building assessment factor updates are an overdue (and incomplete) corrective offering a glimpse of the UK’s electrified future for heating
Majority of Scots firms claim climate change ‘poses business risk’
Climate change "poses a risk to business" a majority of Scottish firms have said in response to a new poll.
Green campaigners hit out at Irish carbon tax u-turns
Environmental campaigners have criticised the government's u-turn on carbon tax as a "giant two-fingers" to the Paris Agreement.
Dramatic action urged globally amid stark climate change warning
Governments are to face renewed calls for dramatic action to tackle climate change as a major report on limiting global temperature rises to 1.5C is published.
Energy revolution is gathering pace
An energy transition is under way on a scale and at a speed that is unprecedented, forced by the growing realisation that climate change is a serious and growing issue, though at what pace remains hotly debated, writes Jeremy Cresswell
There’s a big wave coming, better know how to ride it
To curb greenhouse gas emissions, nations, states, and major conurbations/cities should aim for a mix of fuel-saving, plus flexible and highly reliable sources of energy.
‘Oil and gas goals must sit alongside low-carbon agenda’
Senior oil and gas industry figures say the sector needs to find its place as the energy transition gathers momentum.
Scotland beats rest of UK in cutting greenhouse gas emissions, report
Scotland is outperforming the rest of the UK in reducing greenhouse gas emissions - but success in areas such as energy and waste is masking a lack of action in other sectors, a report has said.
Innovation can help ease climate change
I think it’s not unreasonable to say that for oil and gas the two innovations that have had the most impact are horizontal drilling and 3D seismic.
UK hit by climate extremes and government must act, poll says
Almost two-thirds of people think the UK is being hit by longer and hotter heatwaves as a result of climate change, a survey suggests.
Canada, UK plan first Paris climate deal carbon trades
Canada and the U.K. are among six countries preparing the first carbon trades under the landmark Paris Agreement on climate change, part of an effort to unlock as much as $4 billion for the fight against global warming.
Scottish Labour unveils target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
Scottish Labour has pledged to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 through a long-term climate change strategy.
Exxon quits business group after climate change row
ExxonMobil quit the American Legislative Exchange Council, a lobbying group bankrolled by fossil fuel companies, following a disagreement over climate-change policy.
Don’t make us pay for climate change, say big oil CEOs
Leaders of the world’s largest oil companies want everyone to know it won’t do anyone any good to make them pay for the damages of climate change.
Church to stop investing in firms not tackling climate change
The Church of England has voted to pull investment from firms that are not on track to meet the provisions of the Paris Agreement on climate change by 2023.
Billions of city dwellers at risk from climate impacts by 2050, report warns
Londoners will be among billions of city-dwellers facing effects of climate change such as floods and blackouts by 2050, research has warned.
Campaigners brand Scotland’s climate change bill ‘hugely disappointing’
The Scottish Government’s draft climate change bill has been branded “hugely disappointing” by campaigners.