Greece’s first Climate Law to end lignite use by 2028
Ambitious new sectoral energy and climate goals will be included in Greece’s first Climate Law, including the decommissioning of all lignite plants by 2028 at the latest. At the same time, the prohibition of oil use for heating and a large number of electric cars are expected to lead to significant CO2 reductions. The highlights […]
Greece to ban sale of new gasoline, diesel cars in 2030
Greece's draft Climate Law envisages a ban on the sale of new cars with internal combustion in 2030, five years earlier than the EU's target
Energy price rally lifts inflation to worrying heights worldwide
The energy crisis fueled a rapid rise in prices of power and gas to unseen highs and accelerated inflation as most products become more expensive
Leaked papers reveal major pushback against fossil fuel phaseout
Saudi Arabia, Australia, and OPEC are lobbying against fossil fuel phaseout, while Brazil and Argentina oppose the promotion of meat-free diet.
Reality of energy transition: fossil fuel production to grow at least until 2040
Despite the Paris Agreement goals and net zero commitments, fossil fuel producers are on track to significantly boost output through 2040
G20 urged to set more ambitious emissions cut targets ahead of COP26
The G20 governments need to come up with more ambitious national emissions reduction targets ahead of the UN climate summit COP26, which opens on October 31.
IEA Global Hydrogen Report 2021: World needs decisive action to cut costs of low-carbon hydrogen production
Governments need to take decisive action to enable low-carbon hydrogen to fulfill its potential and help the world reach net zero emissions by 2050.
Fossil fuel firms sue countries over climate, environmental action
Fossil fuel companies are suing countries around the world, seeking more than EUR 15 billion in damages over climate, environmental action.