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Reform UK vows £80bn public spending cuts in five-year plan
politics1 month ago

Reform UK vows £80bn public spending cuts in five-year plan

Reform UK pledges to cut £80bn of public spending over five years, largely by shaving welfare by £50bn, plus £10bn from net-zero policies, £8bn from trimming the civil service and £7.1bn from capping overseas aid, with additional savings from immigration reforms; the party says it could cut taxes in its first Budget if markets trust it and will keep the state pension triple lock, while Labour warns the plan could jeopardize essential services. The proposals were outlined at a Birmingham conference alongside housing plans and other reforms.

via BBC|
#immigration#net-zero#politics
UN Warns of 1.8C Warming and No Good Outcomes Beyond 1.5C
environment1 month ago

UN Warns of 1.8C Warming and No Good Outcomes Beyond 1.5C

A UN Environment Programme report warns that global warming will reach at least 1.8C even under optimistic scenarios, making overshooting the 1.5C Paris target unavoidable and leading to more extreme weather, glacier loss, sea-level rise, and widespread damage. It says there are no good outcomes above 1.5C and that avoiding the worst impacts requires an emergency overshoot-peak-decline pathway with rapid emissions cuts and large-scale carbon removal, plus bold adaptation to protect infrastructure and livelihoods; returning to 1.5C this century could be possible only if warming stays around 1.8C or below and carbon removal is scaled up, though uncertainties remain.

via The Guardian|
#18c#climate-change#environment
AI datacentres push big tech emissions toward France's level
environment3 months ago

AI datacentres push big tech emissions toward France's level

Microsoft, Amazon and Google reported 119 million metric tons CO2e for the year ending March 2026—about a third of France's emissions—driven by rapid datacentre construction for AI and cloud services, up from roughly 101 million the prior year. Microsoft emissions rose 25% to about 20 million metric tons CO2e, Google 18% (helped by supply-chain factors), and Amazon 16% overall (20% in its supply chain), though all three still target net-zero by 2030–2040. Industry forecasts warn datacentre expansion could consume around 1.3% of global electricity, with about 1,200 new datacentres planned by 2030, mainly in the US, underscoring a shift of digital emissions to infrastructure.

via The Guardian|
#ai#cloud-computing#datacentres
Paris Agreement: a Mirage, Argues UnHerd Op-Ed
politics5 months ago

Paris Agreement: a Mirage, Argues UnHerd Op-Ed

An UnHerd opinion piece argues the Paris Agreement and the net-zero agenda were overhyped fantasies that did not deliver the feared climate catastrophes or energy crises; it claims Europe’s energy demand declined due to economic stagnation, disputes the dire climate predictions, and advocates a pragmatic shift toward nuclear power while criticizing wind/solar reliance and Western climate activism.

via UnHerd|
#climate-policy#energy-policy#net-zero
Grim climate report, hopeful path forward
world6 months ago

Grim climate report, hopeful path forward

The World Meteorological Organization’s 2025 State of the Climate report shows record CO2 levels, the hottest years on record, and heat-stored oceans driving sea-level rise and ice loss, with extreme weather increasingly linked to human emissions. It highlights Australia’s high per‑capita emissions and urges faster decarbonisation and greater carbon removal to reach net-zero by 2050; even then, climate impacts will persist, so cutting emissions and boosting renewables are essential to limit warming.

via The Conversation|
#climate-change#emissions#net-zero
AI Rush Triggers Big Tech Carbon-Credit Spree
business6 months ago

AI Rush Triggers Big Tech Carbon-Credit Spree

Big Tech including Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta are increasing purchases of permanent and other carbon credits to offset emissions from energy-intensive AI infrastructure, signaling a shift toward carbon removal to meet net-zero goals amid the AI surge; Microsoft leads in reported credits, though data gaps and varying credit types complicate the picture.

via CNBC|
#ai-expansion#big-tech#business
US urges IEA to drop net-zero modeling
energy-and-climate7 months ago

US urges IEA to drop net-zero modeling

At a closed-door IEA ministerial in Paris, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright urged the agency to abandon net-zero emissions scenarios, arguing such targets are unrealistic. The push drew muted pushback as European ministers stressed continued renewables expansion; Wright’s hardline rhetoric has faced rejection from several countries, and talks on the issue will continue.

via politico.eu|
#climate-modeling#energy-and-climate#iea
US mulls leaving IEA over clash on climate policy and energy security
world7 months ago

US mulls leaving IEA over clash on climate policy and energy security

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright threatened to pull the United States from the International Energy Agency unless it drops its climate-focused energy-transition agenda and focuses on energy security, calling net-zero scenarios “ridiculous” and accusing the agency of acting as a climate advocacy group; the stance signals a continuing clash with the Trump administration’s fossil-fuel policy ahead of an IEA ministerial in Paris.

via politico.eu|
#climate-policy#energy-security#iea
Scientists Warn of Net Zero Loopholes and Overreliance on Nature
environment1 year ago

Scientists Warn of Net Zero Loopholes and Overreliance on Nature

Scientists warn that relying on natural carbon sinks like forests and oceans to offset fossil fuel emissions could allow countries to "cheat" on net zero targets, as these sinks were not part of the original net zero definition. The study emphasizes the need for "geological net zero," where emissions are counteracted by permanent removal methods. Current rules allow countries to claim carbon removals from managed lands, potentially misrepresenting progress towards climate goals. The study calls for clearer definitions at Cop29 to prevent catastrophic climate breakdown.

via The Guardian|
#carbon-sinks#climate-change#environment
"NY Attorney General Takes Legal Action Against Meat Giant JBS for Misleading Climate Claims"
environment2 years ago

"NY Attorney General Takes Legal Action Against Meat Giant JBS for Misleading Climate Claims"

New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing JBS, the world's largest meat producer, for allegedly engaging in "greenwashing" by making false claims about plans to become more environmentally friendly, including a "net zero by 2040" campaign. The lawsuit states that JBS hasn't developed a feasible plan to achieve this goal and accuses the company of using misleading statements to capitalize on consumers' desire for environmentally friendly choices. The lawsuit seeks to halt the campaign and recover profits from deceptive practices, posing a setback to JBS's pursuit of a New York Stock Exchange listing.

via Newser|
#environment#environmental-impact#greenwashing
"Exxon Mobil CEO Addresses Challenges and Ideologies on the Path to Net Zero"
energy-and-environment2 years ago

"Exxon Mobil CEO Addresses Challenges and Ideologies on the Path to Net Zero"

Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods highlights the cost and responsibility associated with achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, emphasizing the need for transparency and willingness to pay for carbon reduction. Despite the company's investments in lower-emission initiatives, Woods believes that current policies are not aggressive enough and that both individuals and businesses need to bear the cost burden. He acknowledges the challenges in making clean energy solutions more affordable and advocates for a shift towards market forces and regulation to drive the transition.

via Fortune|
#climate-change#cost-of-climate-activism#emissions
COP28: John Kerry's Optimism Signals the Transition Away from Fossil Fuels
climate-change2 years ago

COP28: John Kerry's Optimism Signals the Transition Away from Fossil Fuels

Representatives from nearly 200 countries at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, have agreed to "phase out" fossil fuel production and use by 2050, marking a significant step towards addressing the climate crisis. While the agreement is non-binding and allows for interpretation by each nation, it establishes a goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions and outlines a path to get there. Former US Secretary of State John Kerry, who represented the US in the negotiations, expressed optimism about the agreement, highlighting the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for public pressure and policy incentives to ensure its implementation.

via Outside|
#climate-change#cop28#fossil-fuels
Global Climate Summit Achieves Historic Breakthrough: Nations Commit to Fossil Fuel Transition
climate-change2 years ago

Global Climate Summit Achieves Historic Breakthrough: Nations Commit to Fossil Fuel Transition

The COP28 agreement marks progress in acknowledging the need for the decline of coal, oil, and gas, and calls on all countries to work towards transitioning away from fossil fuels to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. However, the agreement leaves room for interpretation and lacks stronger language on fossil fuel phase-out. The decision recognizes the importance of equity and differentiated responsibilities among nations but falls short in providing sufficient climate finance. The interests of fossil fuel-producing countries, fossil fuel users, and the climate continue to clash, highlighting the challenges in achieving a low-carbon future.

via The Guardian|
#climate-change#cop28#equity