Oil Oversupply Warning: 8 Million Barrel Glut by 2030
Global energy watchdog IEA predicts massive oil oversupply by 2030 as demand peaks and production surges. Discover how this will affect energy markets and climate goals.
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Carbon emissions to reach record high in 2025
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels projected to hit 38.1 billion tonnes in 2025, breaching Paris Agreement targets. UK among few nations reducing emissions while growing economy.
Monash University ends Woodside Energy partnership
Monash University terminates controversial $43m partnership with Woodside Energy following staff and student protests. Campaigners vow to continue fight for full fossil fuel dissociation.
Trump's public lands nominee sparks conservation fury
Donald Trump's controversial pick to oversee America's public lands faces intense scrutiny as environmental groups warn of unprecedented threats to national conservation efforts.
Scotland's energy policies risk UK crisis, warns Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch issues urgent warning that Scotland's anti-fossil fuel policies threaten UK energy security and could trigger economic crisis as North Sea production declines.
Labour to block new North Sea oil and gas licences
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour will refuse licences for new North Sea oil and gas developments, sparking debate about Britain's energy future and economic stability.
Shell abandons climate target after $28bn profits
Energy giant Shell has dramatically scaled back its carbon reduction ambitions while reporting staggering $28bn profits, sparking outrage from climate campaigners.
Brazil's oil expansion clashes with COP30 climate role
President Lula faces mounting criticism as Brazil prepares to host crucial UN climate talks while simultaneously expanding oil exploration in sensitive regions, creating a major credibility crisis.
Climate protesters swarm Ed Miliband's Bentley in Doncaster
Former Labour leader Ed Miliband's luxury car was swarmed by climate activists in Bentley, Doncaster, as police intervened during a heated protest over fossil fuel investments.
Nanotyrannus confirmed as separate species from T. rex
Groundbreaking analysis of the famous 'Dueling Dinosaurs' fossil ends decades of scientific debate, proving Nanotyrannus was a distinct species from T. rex in a revolutionary paleontological discovery.
Shell profits hit £34bn as production soars
Energy giant Shell reports staggering profits exceeding $43 billion, driven by unprecedented production highs in Brazil's offshore fields and Gulf of Mexico operations, sparking renewed debate about windfall taxes.
Shell abandons Cambo oilfield project
Energy giant Shell withdraws from controversial Cambo oilfield development alongside Equinor, signalling major strategic pivot towards renewable investments.
Australia's gas expansion fuels record-breaking heat crisis
As Australia swelters under unprecedented temperatures, experts warn the nation's expanding gas industry is pouring fuel on the climate fire, creating a dangerous feedback loop of extreme weather.
Trump hosts wealthy donors at White House dinner
Former President Donald Trump courted wealthy Republican donors at a private White House dinner, outlining controversial plans to deport millions and overhaul energy policy if re-elected in 2024.
TotalEnergies guilty of greenwashing in court ruling
French oil giant TotalEnergies has been ruled by a Paris court to have made misleading environmental claims about its natural gas operations, in a major victory for climate campaigners.
Greens: Labor's Nature Law Revamp Worse Than Status Quo
The Australian Greens have launched a scathing attack on Labor's proposed environmental reforms, warning they could worsen the extinction crisis while ignoring climate impacts of major fossil fuel projects.
Global coal consumption hits record high in 2024
Global coal usage reached unprecedented levels last year, driven by soaring energy demands in Asia and economic pressures, casting doubt on international climate commitments.
No Major Banks Stop Funding New Fossil Fuels
New investigation exposes how not a single major global bank has committed to stop funding new oil, gas and coal projects, raising serious questions about the financial sector's climate commitments.
Brazil approves controversial Amazon oil drilling
Brazil's government has approved controversial oil exploration in the Amazon River mouth, defying scientists and environmentalists who warn of catastrophic ecosystem damage in one of Earth's most biodiverse regions.
Polanski Slams Government's 'Climate Hypocrisy' Over Oil Licenses
Liberal Democrat deputy leader Zack Polanski condemns government's approval of new North Sea drilling licenses while claiming climate leadership, calling it 'utterly incoherent' policy.
Brazil pushes to quadruple global biofuel use by 2035
Exclusive leak reveals Brazil's radical UN proposal to quadruple worldwide biofuel consumption by 2035, sparking environmental and economic debates ahead of critical climate talks.
Legal & General's London HQ hit by red paint protest
Climate activists vandalise Legal & General's Moorgate headquarters with red paint in dramatic protest against fossil fuel investments, sparking police investigation.
Prehistoric 'Sea Dragon' Fossil Found on Dorset Coast
A spectacular 152-million-year-old marine reptile fossil, nicknamed the 'sea dragon' for its enormous size and fearsome teeth, has been unearthed by dedicated fossil hunters along Dorset's famous Jurassic Coast.
Giant prehistoric sea reptile discovered on Dorset coast
A spectacularly preserved ichthyosaur fossil, dubbed one of Britain's most significant paleontological finds, has been discovered on the Jurassic Coast by passionate fossil hunters.
Legal challenge to UK North Sea oil and gas licensing
The British government confronts a landmark legal challenge as environmental campaigners contest the legality of its ambitious new oil and gas licensing round in the North Sea, raising crucial questions about the UK's climate commitments.
Renewables Overtake Fossil Fuels in UK Energy Mix
A groundbreaking study reveals renewable energy has surpassed fossil fuels in Britain's electricity mix, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's transition to clean power and climate goals.
Greta Thunberg detained during Slovakia climate protest
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was forcibly removed by Slovakian police while protesting against government fossil fuel investments, calling the situation 'a moral disaster'.
Minnesota cuts $425M BlackRock ties over ESG policies
Minnesota terminates its relationship with BlackRock over ESG policies, pulling $425 million in pension funds in a landmark decision that could influence other US states.
HSBC and Barclays face fossil fuel shareholder revolt
Major UK banking giants HSBC and Barclays confront significant investor backlash as climate-focused shareholders demand stricter fossil fuel divestment timelines and clearer climate commitments.
Corporate middlemen mask Australian fossil fuel profits
A groundbreaking report exposes how complex corporate structures are masking the real beneficiaries of Australia's lucrative fossil fuel industry, raising concerns about accountability and transparency.
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