Major oil companies aim for zero methane emission by 2030 9/3/2022

A group of the world’s top oil companies, including Saudi Aramco, Shell and Exxon Mobil , said on Tuesday that it has committed to cut fugitive emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, to near zero by 2030. ...more

CERAWEEK 'Energy transition? Leave us out,' says Nigeria oil minister 9/3/2022

Developing countries should not have to target renewable energy sources and turn away from fossil fuels, Nigerian energy officials said on Tuesday, joining other emerging oil-producing nations reluctant to embrace the global energy transition trend. ...more

Colombia launches offshore wind-energy plan, announces first project 9/3/2022

Colombian Energy Minister Diego Mesa launched the country's plans for offshore wind energy at the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference in Houston on Tuesday, while an agreement to develop the first wind project has been signed, the government said in a statement. ...more

Analysis: Ukraine crisis could boost ballooning fossil fuel subsidies 8/3/2022

Sky-high oil prices resulting from a potential Russian oil import ban could force governments to pour more cash into fossil fuel subsidies to shield consumers from rising energy bills, rather than use the money to fight climate change. ...more

Malaysian firm launches first online market for sustainable palm oil 8/3/2022

Malaysian tech firm DiBiz launched the world’s first online marketplace for sustainable palm oil on Tuesday to encourage sales of products certified as environmentally compliant as buyers have avoided the more expensive goods. ...more

Amazon rainforest reaching tipping point, researchers say 8/3/2022

The Amazon rainforest is moving towards a "tipping point" where trees may die off on mass, say researchers. ...more

US beef industry emerges from Biden’s climate pledges ‘relatively unscathed’ 8/3/2022

The US beef industry has escaped “relatively unscathed” from Joe Biden’s attempts to curb greenhouse gas emissions, according to leaders at the industry’s recent CattleCon convention. ...more

U.S. EPA proposing rules to cut emissions from heavy trucks 8/3/2022

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday said it was proposing new rules to cut smog-forming and greenhouse gas emissions from heavy duty vehicles. ...more

Analysis: Big Oil's plastic boom threatens U.N.'s 'historic' pollution pact 7/3/2022

When the United Nations agreed a landmark deal to create the world's first ever global plastic pollution treaty this week, every party was quick to claim a victory, from industry lobbyists to environmental activists. That could spell trouble. ...more

Analysis: Russian attacks spur debate about nuclear power as climate fix 7/3/2022

Russia’s takeover of Europe's largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine should spur companies and policymakers to be more careful in plans to build reactors to fight climate change, nuclear safety experts said on Friday. ...more