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Global heating pushes coral reefs towards worst planet-wide mass bleaching on record
The percentage of reef areas experiencing bleaching-level heat stress is increasing by about 1% a week, scientists say Global heating has pushed the world’s coral reefs to a fourth planet-wid...
Shell says it ‘lobbies for energy transition’ during climate ruling appeal
Company is fighting Dutch court ruling that says it must emit 45% less CO2 by 2030 than in 2019 Shell has argued that it “lobbies for, not against, the energy transition” on the final day o...
Great Barrier Reef suffering ‘most severe’ coral bleaching on record as footage shows damage 18 metres down
Marine researcher ‘devastated’ by widespread event that is affecting coral species usually resistant to bleaching Concern that the Great Barrier Reef may be suffering the most severe mass c...
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/11/great-barrier-reef-severe-coral-bleaching-impact
Great Barrier Reef suffering ‘most severe’ coral bleaching on record – video
Concern that the Great Barrier Reef may be suffering the most severe mass coral bleaching event on record has escalated after a conservation group released footage showing damage to the reef dee...
World’s coal power capacity rises despite climate warnings
Increase of 2% last year driven by plant expansion in China and slowdown in US and Europe closures The world’s coal power capacity grew for the first time since 2019 last year, despite warnin...
Protesters slam gas group’s use of customers’ money to thwart climate efforts
Gas Leaks Project launches campaign targeting the American Gas Association, which claims nearly all utilities in the US as members A group of advocates and Democratic senators gathered in Washi...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/10/american-gas-association-lobby-protest
Power to the people? Bolivia’s hunt for gas targets national parks – and divides communities
Fossil fuel exports were meant to fund a revolutionary leftist agenda. But the state’s move to drill in Tariquía reserve has led to bitter conflict and diminishing returns • Photographs by...
Berkeley’s first-in-the-nation natural gas ban is dead. But is the battle over?
The city’s pioneering step fell flat after a long fight in court, but campaigners – and leading chefs – say they’re still going electric Four years ago, Berkeley made history when it be...
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/09/berkeley-natural-gas-ban-lawsuit-repeal
Shell’s former chief fuels fears it could quit London for New York
Ben van Beurden says company is undervalued in UK and US investors are ‘more positive’ about fossil fuels Business live – latest updates Shell’s former chief executive has stoked fears...
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/09/shell-oil-list-new-york-ben-van-beurden
World’s biggest economies pumping billions into fossil fuels in poor nations
G20 countries spent $142bn in three years to expand operations despite a G7 pledge to stop doing so, study finds The world’s biggest economies have continued to finance the expansion of fossi...
Just 57 companies linked to 80% of greenhouse gas emissions since 2016
Analysis reveals many big producers increased output of fossil fuels and related emissions in seven years after Paris climate deal A mere 57 oil, gas, coal and cement producers are directly lin...
Labor’s proposed changes to water trigger laws could have ‘centuries-long consequences’, environment groups say
Proposal would allow states and territories to make decisions about coal mining and unconventional gas where water resources are affected Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest update...
Emma Thompson and Greta Thunberg among critics of Shell’s Greenpeace case
More than 30 public figures sign letter condemning $1m legal action More than 30 public figures including Emma Thompson, Imelda Staunton and Greta Thunberg have written to Shell criticising its...
Election of Donald Trump ‘could put world’s climate goals at risk’
Former UN climate chief warns of global impact of a possible regression in US green policies Victory for Donald Trump in the US presidential election this year could put the world’s climate g...
ExxonMobil accused of ‘greenwashing’ over carbon capture plan it failed to invest in
Investigation reveals project oil giant promoted may never leave drawing board and has received no licence or government support Motorists concerned about the impact on the planet of petrol and...
Surge of new US-led oil and gas activity threatens to wreck Paris climate goals
World’s fossil-fuel producers on track to nearly quadruple output from newly approved projects by decade’s end, report finds The world’s fossil-fuel producers are on track to nearly quadr...
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/mar/28/oil-and-gas-fossil-fuels-report
The Albanese government is drifting from its environmental ... – it’s time for transparency and good faith | Jack Pascoe
Environment minister Tanya Plibersek’s reforms are running so late there’s speculation the government will weaken them at the expense of the environment Follow our Australia news live blog fo...
NSW may be forced to pay $150m a year to extend life of coal-fired plant, energy expert predicts
‘If ever there was a perfect case-study of the negative impacts on taxpayers of privatisation of strategic public assets, Eraring is it,’ Tim Buckley says Follow our Australia news live blog ...
‘Tone-deaf’ fossil gas growth in Europe is speeding climate crisis, say activists
Just 2% of continent’s gas capacity has planned retirement date despite pledges to decarbonise, study shows Europe’s “tone-deaf” expansion of fossil gas is accelerating climate breakdow...
Kim Beazley urges Tanya Plibersek to reject Woodside LNG plant extension
Former Labor leader joins other ex-ALP leaders, Indigenous elders and scientists in calling for protection of Indigenous rock art on WA’s Burrup peninsula Get our morning and afternoon news ema...