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European scientists group urges ban on new natural gas boilers

Envirotec Magazine

Natural gas is not cleaner than other fossil fuels and using it instead of coal or oil risks achieving little or no reduction in greenhouse gas effects, says science advisory group the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (EASAC) in a new report “Future of Gas”. And there is nothing wrong with these calculations.

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Why net zero makes sense to Phoenix

Business Green

There is a clear case for action to address climate change - both because of the huge growth opportunities, and to better manage climate-related risk. And that case has only strengthened in recent months: the actions we need to take to tackle climate change are aligned with those which can tackle the current energy crisis.

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Tracking Progress on 100% Clean Energy Targets

GreenTechMedia

But most jurisdictions use the broader term “clean energy,” which can also include resources like large hydroelectric generation and nuclear power. Many communities are switching to clean energy in order to save money, now that the cost calculation is increasingly in favor of renewables over fossil fuels.

Energy 100
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An Open Letter to the U.S. Government

Unsustainable

Climate Policy: Changes in policy may turn out to be too little, too late, or it may buy us the time we need to switch over to net zero emissions economies in time to spare the world exceptionally catastrophic climate change. Today, more than 70% of the electricity used in France is produced in nuclear power plants.

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How Long Will Coal Remain King in India?

GreenTechMedia

“Without decisive action this decade, India's aggregate emissions could soar to become the world's largest by midcentury — a body blow to global efforts to rein in climate change.” Source: Brookings Institute " Coal in India " report. “Coal will no longer be the king.”

Pollution 130
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Lost Decade: How Shell Downplayed Early Warnings Over Climate Change

DeSmogBlog

Nor does it refer to a topic that was of unequivocal scientific concern at the time: The “greenhouse effect,” or what is now known as climate change. This impressive history shows for just how long climate issues were known by Shell personnel,” said Ben Franta, senior research fellow in climate litigation at the University of Oxford.

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Small modular reactors are a high-risk and expensive pursuit

Business Green

It comes at a time in which private sector funding for larger nuclear power stations is proving to be extremely difficult. Will SMRs be a major contributor to meeting UK's climate change targets? To the best of my knowledge, nobody has ever claimed that prize, of £250m.