DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) was high on the agenda at New York Climate Week last week, where critics of the technology raised concerns it would be used to extend the life of the fossil fuel industry. Data on subsidies was provided by Oil Change International , which plans to launch a database of government support for CCS in 2024.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

MAY 24, 2024

Date: 31 May 2024 Time: 13:00 CEST Registration: Click here to register Speaker: Taras Popadynets, Head of Geothermal Ukraine Ukraine stands at a pivotal moment in its energy transition, seeking to diversify its energy mix along the EU strategy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels to enhance the energy security level.

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DeSmogBlog

MAY 3, 2024

The pro-Trump Epoch Times has run hundreds of anti-climate social media adverts in Europe since the beginning of 2024 that have been seen millions of times, DeSmog can reveal. However, a number of Epoch Times offshoots have been allowed to promote climate science denial across Europe this year. million people and appearing 3.2

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Charged

MAY 10, 2022

The fossil fuel industry’s takeover of public charging infrastructure continues. This week, ABB announced plans to supply charging stations to Shell, and Volkswagen and bp unveiled a charger in Dusseldorf, Germany that will be the first unit in a planned network of fast chargers across Europe.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Given the challenges of energy transition, Europe is optimally positioned to lead this movement by implementing political and economic policies that will incentivize oil and gas companies to leave fossil fuels behind and make the transition to deep geothermal. billion metric tons of CO2 each year from fossil fuels.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 25, 2024

Sustainable shipping fuels could reach cost parity with fossil fuels as early as 2035 with the help of decisive emissions policy such as carbon taxes and emissions limits, according to a report launched by technology firm Wärtsilä on 21 March. iii] Applicable to fleets operating in Europe only. ii[ See figure 1 in report.

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DeSmogBlog

MAY 22, 2024

and other fossil fuel companies are urging the European Union to relax targets to boost climate-friendly “green” hydrogen, hoping to win greater support for projects to manufacture the fuel using natural gas. The European Commission is due to enshrine a final definition of low-carbon hydrogen by the end of 2024.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If the cost of carbon is factored into the price of hydrogen, green hydrogen could become more competitive compared to blue or grey hydrogen, which are produced using fossil fuels. Market Expansion: With the CBAM in place, there may be an increased demand for green hydrogen in Europe.

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Business Green

MAY 18, 2022

For example, the German coalition government last month announced plans to phase out gas boilers from 2024 and incentivise a mass switch to heat pumps. Last year, however, Greenpeace shared research showing that the UK has one of the lowest rates of heat pump installations in Europe , behind only Hungary.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 3, 2023

This summer, cremator manufacturer DFW Europe will begin testing pioneering hydrogen technology at its base in the Netherlands. If these tests are successful, the technology will be brought over to trial at Worthing Crematorium as early as spring 2024.

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Business Green

JANUARY 19, 2021

Banque de France to axe investment in firms generating more than half of their revenue from gas, 10 per cent from oil, and any revenue from coal by 2024. It also pledged to vote against new fossil fuel development projects at shareholder meetings.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

New analysis reveals Net Zero Banking Alliance members funnelled $33bn towards expanding oil and gas production over past year, but banks insist they are working to reduce their exposure to fossil fuels. science-based climate goals covering "all key sectors", including those involved in extracting and consuming fossil fuels. "In

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 21, 2022

But now Europe is poised to enact laws that would not only recognise the harms of chemical-intensive agriculture, but also to ensure that synthetic pesticide and fertiliser use is significantly reduced. Instead, the message – which echoes positions often used by the fossil fuel lobby – is that EU policy should optimise incentives.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Electric vehicles (EVs) could be on track to reach cost-parity with fossil fuel cars within three years thanks to rapid strides in battery development worldwide, which have seen the average cost of lithium ion battery packs plummet almost 90 per cent over the past decade, according to a new report from BloombergNEF (BNEF).

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DeSmogBlog

MAY 21, 2024

The documents , published by Congressional investigators, included a presentation dated April 2, 2018, that laid out an ExxonMobil scenario for what the global energy mix could look like in 2050 if countries enacted aggressive climate policies after 2024. This should be a major point of any document.”

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Smart Energy International

MAY 30, 2024

ENTSO-E has released its draft research, development and innovation roadmap 2024-2034 for Europe’s transmission system for consultation. The draft RDI roadmap is open to public consultation to June 7, 2024. Have you read?

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GreenTechMedia

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

It was joined by a 5 GW clean hydrogen goal, a doubling of support for carbon-capture projects and a 10-year advance on the ban of new fossil-fueled cars, the date for which is now 2030. The term "hybrid" offshore wind projects in Europe is also used to describe projects that double as interconnectors between two countries.

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Business Green

JANUARY 5, 2024

As a result, fossil fuel demand will continue to be destroyed, further ratcheting up pressure on petrostates and oil majors to diversify or watch their influence wane. 2024 will indeed be a high-variance year. The economics are too compelling and the risks of inaction too great for it to be any other way.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Rotterdam facility earmarked to begin producing renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel from waste sources from 2024. Once built, the Rotterdam facility will be among the biggest in Europe to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel made from waste, according to the oil and gas giant.

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GreenTechMedia

JANUARY 7, 2021

Wednesday’s announcement marks the second massive investment in the past three months for the Latham, New York-based maker of fuel cells for forklifts and other work vehicles, as it seeks to capitalize on a global boom in investment in hydrogen generated from clean power as a replacement for fossil fuels. and Europe.

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed The consortium members state that further work is needed to confirm locations and timing for delivering the hydrogen infrastructure, which will take place in the next phase starting in mid-2024, following an expected potential funding decision. Join Enlit Europe in Paris.

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GreenTechMedia

JUNE 22, 2020

As things stand, Europe's stimulus package “has no green strings attached — none,” said Patrick Graichen, executive director of the Agora Energiewende, think tank, speaking last week about the green recovery. Europe's overall recovery package is not as unequivocally green at this stage as many expected.

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Business Green

APRIL 7, 2022

The government has unveiled further details of its plan to set legally-binding minimum sales targets for zero emission cars and vans from 2024, after yesterday launching a nine-week consultation over proposals for a new Zero Emission Vehicles mandate for auto manufacturers.

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Charged

JUNE 27, 2023

Vlaskamp estimates that green hydrogen (which is produced by electrolysis, unlike grey hydrogen, which is produced from fossil fuels) currently costs between four and five times what customers are willing to pay. It has sold at least 450 electric buses to various European cities, and plans to roll out its first electric truck in 2024.

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DeSmogBlog

APRIL 24, 2024

The UK has been accused of “helping Russia pay for its war on Ukraine” by continuing to import record amounts of refined oil from countries processing Kremlin fossil fuels. The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine reported in February 2024 that there had been 30,457 civilian casualties due to the war, including 10,582 deaths.

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GreenTechMedia

JULY 9, 2020

The European Union this week set ambitious 2024 and 2030 targets for green hydrogen, a big step for the emerging sector. At the same time, Brussels signaled that it will also encourage the development of "blue" hydrogen produced from fossil fuels paired with carbon capture, at least for the time being. Blue vs. green.

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 28, 2023

From the Global Team American PR Firm Edelman Enabled Oil Baron Al Jaber’s Ascension to Lead COP28 Climate Conference By Cartie Werthman In 2023 we returned to our roots and investigated the ongoing relationship between the fossil fuel industry and advertising and public relations firms. Department of Justice that shed light on a $6.4

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 28, 2024

Launched ahead of Earth Day 2024 (22nd April), with this year’s theme being Planet Vs. Plastic, the report (titled ‘How Much Plastic Is In The Ocean?’) Europe is the biggest exporter of plastic waste as well as the biggest importer. Some of the key findings: • 80% of Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP) comes from Asian countries. •

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Europe As the annual United Nations climate conference — known as COP28 — kicked off in Dubai on Nov. This case has been strengthened by authoritative statements from expert sources, such as the International Energy Agency, emphasizing that new fossil fuel development is inconsistent with the goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The final publication of the standard and commercial rollout is expected in 2024. Challenges in implementing MCS (source: IDTechEx report “Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles and Fleets 2024-2034”). MCS specifications and comparison with CCS. Megawatt charging player landscape.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

But new analysis today highlights that while fossil fuel prices spiked in the wake of Russia's illegal invasions, western economies have managed to quickly curb their reliance on Russian oil, gas, and coal. Renewable power capacity added worldwide rose by about a quarter in 2022.

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The City Fix

JANUARY 24, 2024

Last year shattered global heat records. The world witnessed the effects of rising temperatures in the form of devastating wildfires, severe flooding, extreme heatwaves and more. Poor countries and communities who have contributed the least to causing the climate crisis.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Russia eyes fossil fuel growth as it unveils 2030 climate goal. We believe this to apply not only to Europe, but globally too.". The paper published in the journal Science reveals that while reducing fossil fuel use is essential for the world to stand a chance of limiting global warming to 1.5C

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 31, 2024

With an area of 30,000m2, it is the largest of its type in Europe. To support the historic shift from fossil fuels to carbon-free energy, the company will increase its workforce. In 2024 the plan is to extend the programme to the ‘Brevet de technicien supérieur’ (BTS) higher education certificate level. Have you read?

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Business Green

MARCH 15, 2022

US carmaker aiming to end fossil fuel van sales and achieve 'carbon neutrality' across entire European operations and supply chain by 2035. Stuart Rowley, chair of Ford's European business, said yesterday's announcements "signal what is nothing less than the total transformation of our brand in Europe".

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GreenTechMedia

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The initial 50 MW phase will produce 9,000 tons of green hydrogen per year, enough to displace 20 percent of the refinery’s existing fossil-fuel derived hydrogen. It is hoped the site will be operational by 2024 with a final investment decision in 2022.

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Charged

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The company has said it plans to invest “up to $1 billion in EV charging across the US by 2030,” but it’s also expected to pour between $14 billion and $18 billion annually into fossil fuels over the same period. The roll-out is planned to begin in 2024.

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