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environment24 days ago•5 min saved

Heathrow expansion hinges on airlines funding decarbonisation, CCC warns

Britain's Climate Change Committee says Heathrow's planned third runway could go ahead only if the aviation industry pays for cleaner fuels and carbon-removal technology, costs that would be felt by passengers (a few pounds per short flight and up to about £400 for a New York return by 2050). The expansion would make Heathrow the largest single emitter of CO2 in the economy by 2050, prompting pushback from airlines and some researchers who doubt scalable removals; the government says it will consider the CCC's advice, but a Commons vote on the project is still expected later this year.

via BBC|

#aviation #carbon-removal #climate-change

world2 months ago•3 min saved

EU to slow pace of industry carbon cuts under ETS overhaul

EU proposes to slow the tightening of the emissions trading system by extending free permits to 2038 for firms investing in decarbonisation, lowering the cap-reduction rate to 3.7% from 2031 and 1.7% from 2036 (instead of 4.3%), and keeping 80% of permits upfront with the rest upon investment; the plan, part of a broader climate policy overhaul, still requires approval by member states and the European Parliament to meet the EU's 2040 emissions target.

via BBC|

#2038-deadline #carbon-pricing #decarbonisation

environment4 months ago•7 min saved

BHP’s climate push stalls as leaked memos reveal delays to WA decarbonisation plans

Leaked internal BHP documents reviewed by the Guardian and ABC’s Four Corners show the world’s biggest miner has slowed or shelved major decarbonisation efforts in Western Australia’s Pilbara, including canceling a 50MW solar farm and 20MW battery at Jimblebar and delaying a nearly 500MW renewables project, with funding pushed to 2031 or later and options floated to postpone electrifying trucks and rail to 2035–2040 or take no action. Despite public commitments to reduce emissions, the company cites technology readiness as the constraint while facing shareholder pressure and criticism from climate groups urging faster action.

via The Guardian|

#bhp #climate #decarbonisation

policy7 months ago•6 min saved

EU bets on small modular reactors to secure green power and industrial growth

The European Commission endorses deploying small modular reactors (SMRs) by the early 2030s as part of Europe’s aim for climate neutrality by 2050, with streamlined approval processes and a €200 million guarantee to attract private investment, hoping to supply low‑carbon electricity and heat for industry and enhance grid stability, while critics warn of costs, safety risks, and the unproven nature of SMRs.

via Euronews.com|

#decarbonisation #energy-security #eu-energy-policy

world7 months ago•12 min saved

Iran Crisis in a Renewables World: Fewer Oil Shocks, New Mineral Chokepoints

A thought experiment imagines the US–Israel–Iran crisis unfolding in a world powered largely by wind, solar and batteries. In this renewables-dominated system, energy is more domestically produced, transportation is electric, and heating relies on local renewables, muting the oil-price spike and inflation seen today. The immediate macro shock would be weaker, with oil still traded but less central to daily energy use; electricity would largely continue, and household bills would be more stable. Geopolitics would shift from controlling oil chokepoints to managing diversified, distributed grids and supply chains for minerals like lithium, cobalt and rare earths, which could create new chokepoints in processing hubs and semiconductor plants. Community consent and stronger environmental standards would give local actors greater leverage over projects. Overall, decarbonisation could yield greater energy resilience and geopolitical stability, but energy security would still be contested, now around minerals and domestic grid resilience rather than a single strait like Hormuz.

via The Conversation|

#decarbonisation #energy-security #geopolitics

world9 months ago•4 min saved

EU Implements Carbon Border Tax Amid Global Trade Tensions

The EU has implemented new 'green tariff' rules, requiring companies exporting high-carbon goods like steel and cement to prove compliance with low-carbon standards or face fines, aiming to level the playing field and prevent carbon leakage, with future expansions planned to include more products and broader scope. UK companies are concerned about potential impacts, but officials suggest minimal immediate effects and ongoing efforts to link UK and EU carbon markets.

via The Guardian|

#carbon-regulation #cbam #decarbonisation

environment9 months ago•5 min saved

Potential of Cow Manure to Heat UK Homes

Cow manure can be converted into biomethane to heat up to 15 million UK homes by 2050, but current production is limited by high costs and available waste. Expanding biogas plants near farms and increasing waste collection could significantly boost renewable energy, though environmental concerns and resource limits remain.

via BBC|

#biomethane #cow-manure #decarbonisation

industry1 year ago•3 min saved

ArcelorMittal halts German green steel plans amid rising costs, unions warn of risks

ArcelorMittal has abandoned plans to convert German steel plants to green hydrogen use due to high energy costs and uncertainty, and may also close its biofuels plant in Belgium because of restrictive EU regulations, highlighting challenges in Europe's decarbonisation efforts and industrial competitiveness.

via Financial Times|

#arcelormittal #decarbonisation #eu-subsidies

environmentaviation2 years ago•1 min saved

"Singapore Mandates Sustainable Fuel for Outbound Flights from 2026, Impacting Travel Costs"

Singapore plans to mandate the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for all departing flights from 2026, aiming for a 1% target initially and increasing to 3-5% by 2030. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) developed the plan, which aims to contribute around 65% of the carbon emission reduction needed to achieve net zero by 2050. To support the purchase of SAF, CAAS plans to introduce a SAF levy, which will vary based on factors such as distance traveled and class of travel, with passengers in premium classes paying higher levies.

via Reuters|

#decarbonisation #environmentaviation #global-aviation-industry

international-relations3 years ago•1 min saved

"Japan and Saudi Arabia Forge Rare Earth Partnership for Joint Development"

Japan and Saudi Arabia are expected to agree on joint investment to develop rare earth resources during Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's visit to the Middle East. The cooperation aims to explore development projects in other countries and accelerate the development of resources currently being explored in Saudi Arabia, including copper, iron, and zinc. This partnership is crucial for both countries as Japan aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and Saudi Arabia seeks to diversify its oil-reliant economy.

via Reuters|

#decarbonisation #international-relations #japan

business3 years ago•1 min saved

Germany aims to fund Thyssenkrupp's green steel plant with $2.1 billion.

Germany plans to provide around €2bn ($2.1bn) to help fund Thyssenkrupp's green steel plant in Duisburg, one of the company's key turnaround projects. The funding commitment includes €700m from the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Thyssenkrupp depends on external funds to pay for decarbonising steelmaking, which is one of the most polluting industrial production techniques. The company plans to commission a direct reduction iron plant for the climate-friendly production of 2.5 million tonnes of steel annually, with a production start scheduled for 2026.

via Reuters.com|

#business #decarbonisation #funding

energy3 years ago•2 min saved

Clean Energy Investment Surpasses Oil as Solar Takes the Lead.

Investment in solar power is expected to surpass that in oil for the first time this year, as clean energy spending outpaces that for fossil fuels. However, the International Energy Agency warns that investment in fossil fuels is rising when it should be falling fast to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The IEA expects investment in solar power to hit $380bn this year, while investment in oil exploration and extraction should come in at $370bn. Clean energy investment is concentrated in advanced nations and China, while the biggest increases in fossil fuel investment are in Middle Eastern nations.

via Al Jazeera English|

#clean-energy #decarbonisation #energy

arts-and-culture3 years ago•10 min saved

Africa's Colonial Legacy Highlighted at Venice Architecture Biennale.

The Venice Architecture Biennale has put Africa in the spotlight for the first time, exploring the toxic landscapes and social scars that riddle the continent’s postcolonial lands, while also offering a glimpse of more hopeful futures brewing among the youthful population. The exhibition features a majority of exhibitors from Africa, or the diaspora, a 50-50 gender balance, and an average age of 43. The exhibition explores topics such as decarbonisation, resource extraction, and identity, among others. The exhibition is a necessary corrective to mainstream architectural culture, which has long overlooked these topics.

via The Guardian|

#africa #arts-and-culture #colonialism

environment3 years ago•2 min saved

EU countries set 2035 deadline to ban CO2-emitting cars.

EU countries have approved a landmark law to end sales of new CO2-emitting cars in 2035, with the exemption of cars running on e-fuels. The law requires all new cars sold to have zero CO2 emissions from 2035 and 55% lower CO2 emissions from 2030. The European Commission has pledged to create a legal route for sales of new cars that only run on e-fuels to continue after 2035. The policy had been expected to make it impossible to sell combustion engine cars in the EU from 2035.

via Reuters|

#car-industry #co2-emissions #decarbonisation