Sturgeon to deliver climate action speech ahead of COP26
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will deliver a Ted Talk about the country's climate change ambitions in the run-up to Cop26.
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Fuel shortages drive “range anxiety” woes
UK drivers face “range anxiety” as a result of fuel shortages, while a cold winter could push Brent prices to $100 per barrel, BofA Securities has warned.
SSE Thermal: Focussing on flexibility for a net zero future
The countdown to COP26 is well and truly upon us. In a few short weeks, world leaders will gather in Glasgow for crucial talks on climate change, with a focus on cutting carbon to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Energy Voice ETIDEX event will raise the curtain for COP26
The long-awaited UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) kicks off in Glasgow in November when world leaders arrive in Scotland to seek agreement on how to tackle clime change collectively.
Oil and gas under the spotlight
As we approach the COP26 Climate Conference which begins in Glasgow on 31st October, it feels as if the oil and gas industry has never been more in the political spotlight.
Virtue alone does not keep the lights on
Whatever message is drawn, the current explosion of interest in energy policy should ensure that realism impinges upon the rhetoric which will accompany COP26. Virtue alone does not keep the lights on.
Transitioning to net zero
As in life, the Energy Transition and achievement of Net Zero, in my mind, is about balance.
‘Laser focus’ on turning plans into action during COP26
All eyes are on Glasgow as the world’s leaders prepare to convene for COP26, and the call to action has never been stronger as the climate crisis rolls on.
‘Critical juncture’: Sir Ian Wood and Maggie McGinlay talk COP, Torry and Aberdeen’s energy transition
“I feel we deserve to be condemned if we weren’t doing everything we possibly can to find alternatives, but I really believe we are”, claims Sir Ian Wood.
COP26: Can it strangle ideology & replace it with logic?
I have long been an advocate for the renationalisation of energy. My father was a veteran of both the pre-WW2 private electricity industry and post war nationalisation.
COP26 President urges governments to dip into UK’s offshore wind expertise
A senior government figure has encouraged countries around the world to dip into the UK’s offshore wind knowledge.
‘Massive redirection’ of spending needed to hit Paris Agreement, says DNV
A “massive redirection” of spending from carbon-heavy investment into clean energy is needed if the Paris Agreement is to be reached.
Young marketing minds challenged to create global climate change campaign
The brightest young minds from Scottish marketing and communications agencies have been challenged to create a global climate change campaign that will reach and inspire fellow 16 to 24-year-olds.
Young energy professionals voyage across Scotland to showcase net zero initiatives ahead of COP26
Several young energy professionals have undertaken a voyage across Scotland to spotlight the country’s net zero offerings.
Courts proving another tool in the arsenal for climate activists and oil firms
With COP26 approaching, amid reports that police are preparing for major civic disruption, there are also plans that the Scottish criminal courts may be opened for extra sessions to deal with a potentially high number of arrests during the conference.
NZTC launches first round of Clean Energy Start-up Pitch Battle
The Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has today launched the first round of its global Clean Energy Start-up Pitch Battle.
President Xi yet to commit to Cop26 climate change talks, says Sharma
Chinese President Xi Jinping has still not committed to attending the Cop26 international climate change talks in Glasgow, the British minister chairing the conference has said.
COP26: ‘Last chance’ warning as UK climate change chief grilled on oil and gas, flights and rising temperatures
With less than two months to go before the world descends on Scotland for a major UN climate change conference, the summit’s president warned “the window is closing” on global targets.
Aberdeen pupils heading to COP26 after winning hydrogen challenge
Two Aberdeen pupils are to represent the city in the grand final of a Scotland-wide competition designed to teach youngsters about green hydrogen.
COP26 ‘must be postponed’, NGOs warn
The upcoming COP26 climate summit in Glasgow “must be postponed” according to a network of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) who say those on the climate change frontlines will be excluded.
Sir David Attenborough urges greater public participation in climate shift
Politicians must give people confidence that the changes needed to slash climate emissions are "desirable and possible for us all", Sir David Attenborough has urged.
‘We didn’t need COP26 to prick our conscience’ Baker Hughes boss tells Offshore Europe
A senior executive at Baker Hughes and chair of this year’s Offshore Europe has told the conference that the industry is well aware of its “responsibility” to net zero and “didn’t need COP26 to prick our conscience”.
Westminster to fund quarantine stays for COP26 attendees from red list countries
Westminster is to fund hotel quarantine stays for delegates travelling to COP26 from red list countries.
The economic state of play for oil and gas in a COP26 year
This year is set to be one like no other for the UK’s changing offshore oil and gas industry.
Aberdeen pupils among thousands competing to build best green hydrogen powered Lego vehicle
School pupils in Aberdeen are to compete against thousands from across Scotland to build the best green hydrogen powered Lego vehicle.