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"South Africa’s top court blocks Shell oil exploration off country’s Wild Coast"
#SouthAfrica #Shell #FossilFuels

South Africa’s top court blocks Shell oil exploration off country’s Wild Coast
In a landmark judgment on Aug. 14, South Africa’s Constitutional Court set aside exploration rights held by oil giant Shell and Impact Africa, a South African oil and gas company. The ruling prevents the companies from exploring for fossil fuels off South Africa’s Wild Coast. The case was brought by Wild Coast communities and environmental […]

Here's the dilemma for #Burnham :
Lose fifty constituencies if he approves #Rosebank drilling, or lose all the #Donations and back-handers from the

Labour ‘could lose up to 50 seats’ to Greens if new drilling in North Sea approved
Greens say analysis shows government failure to take bold climate action could lead to big gains for party at election

"Just what damage can the emissions from a new fossil fuel facility cause? A new tool has estimates"
#Emissions #FossilFuels

Just what damage can the emissions from a new fossil fuel facility cause? A new tool has estimates
From crop failures to coral bleaching, a new tool developed by climate scientists aims to predict in detail the impacts of each megatonne of carbon emissions

Today, the Trump-Netanyahu mess in the Middle East has driven up EU natural gas price even higher: 77 €/MWh now.
When gas-fired power plants set the electricity price in Europe, that's €130 per electric MWh in fuel cost alone.
Insulate buildings, electrify processes, grow renewable electricity.
#fossilfuels

"Fossil fuel gains outweigh AI’s climate benefits, study finds"
#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #FossilFuels

Fossil fuel gains outweigh AI’s climate benefits, study finds
According to new analysis, fossil fuel productivity gains enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) will outweigh any emissions reductions the technology generates across renewable energy applications – a huge carbon reporting blind spot.

"North Sea gasfield decision likely delayed until after Holborn and St Pancras byelection"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #FossilFuels

North Sea gasfield decision likely delayed until after Holborn and St Pancras byelection
Greens accuse Labour of hiding position to avoid criticism before contest, in which Zack Polanski is standing

"Chinese Industry Is Starting to Wean Off Fossil Fuels"
#China #FossilFuels #Energy

Chinese Industry Is Starting to Wean Off Fossil Fuels

"AI’s potential climate benefits outweighed by role in boosting fossil fuels, study finds"
#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #FossilFuels

AI’s potential climate benefits outweighed by role in boosting fossil fuels, study finds
Modelling finds AI-driven productivity gains in coal, oil and gas enable more emissions than applications in renewables avoid

"‘Lawyers should be running to courts’ to stop coal approvals after landmark ruling, NSW MP says"
#Australia #NewSouthWales #FossilFuels

‘Lawyers should be running to courts’ to stop coal approvals after landmark ruling, NSW MP says
High court finding in favour of Hunter Valley community group sets precedent other environmentalists should follow, advocate says

"Burnham told North Sea gas and oil best way to save ‘on the slide’ Britain"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #NorthSea #FossilFuels

Burnham told North Sea gas and oil best way to save ‘on the slide’ Britain
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has led fresh calls for approvals, arguing it was 'insanity' to block further investment

"Greenland issues ‘strong warning’ as Trump-linked oil firm prepares to drill"
#Greenland #FossilFuels #Energy

Greenland issues ‘strong warning’ as Trump-linked oil firm prepares to drill
Island’s government says no approval given after Greenland Energy brings kit ashore for exploratory drilling

"Jackdaw gasfield set to be approved by ministers this month, sources say"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #FossilFuels

Jackdaw gasfield set to be approved by ministers this month, sources say
Energy secretary could recommend new North Sea drilling next week, as ministers also consider approval for Rosebank oilfield

"Students engineer reusable tool to monitor abandoned oil and gas wells"
#FossilFuels #Energy
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Students engineer reusable tool to monitor abandoned oil and gas wells
For many mechanical engineering seniors, the Senior Capstone Design experience is the first opportunity to solve a problem without a textbook answer. For six Texas A&M University students, that challenge came from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), where they were tasked with improving sensor deployment in abandoned oil and gas wells. Months of testing, redesigning and collaboration led to a solution that earned first place in the mechanical engineering division of the Senior Design Showcas…

"India fuels worldwide jump in planned coal production"
#India #FossilFuels #Energy #Climate

India fuels worldwide jump in planned coal production
Rise in new mine proposals, mainly in states of Odisha and Jharkhand, comes despite plateau in global demand

"New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #FossilFuels

New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss
Developing North Sea fields does not contradict net zero goals, according to Simone Rossi

"Meta Announces Large Solar Purchase Agreement in Texas, But It’s Powering Some Data Centers With Gas"
#Meta #Energy #FossilFuels

"Gas lobby ‘scare campaign’ urges Victoria to scrap ban in new homes, leaked documents show"
#Australia #Victoria #FossilFuels

Gas lobby ‘scare campaign’ urges Victoria to scrap ban in new homes, leaked documents show
Exclusive: Australian Gas Infrastructure Group lobbying campaign warns energy bills could increase by $100 unless ban is reversed, despite experts disagreeing

"Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels for first time with target of 2045"
#Germany #Energy #FossilFuels

Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels for first time with target of 2045
Campaigners say plan marks notable shift away from oil and gas as previously pledges were only for carbon neutrality

"Bank of England to stop accepting bonds linked to coal for key loans"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #FossilFuels

Bank of England to stop accepting bonds linked to coal for key loans
Campaigners hope move will will force commercial banks to rethink holding assets linked to the fossil fuel

"Burnham risks Labour backlash if he reverses ban on new oil and gas drilling"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #FossilFuels

Burnham expected to reverse ban on new oil and gas drilling
Incoming prime minister likely to reverse manifesto pledge and allow new North Sea licences, reports say

"El Niño climate patterns supercharged by burning of fossil fuels, study finds"
#ElNino #Climate #ClimateChange

El Niño climate patterns supercharged by burning of fossil fuels, study finds
‘Godzilla’ event currently brewing could push 50 million people into acute hunger before the end of next year

“New North Sea oil drilling faces delay after gear accidentally dropped in sea”
#FossilFuels #Energy #Climate #ClimateChange

New North Sea oil drilling faces delay after gear accidentally dropped in sea
Exclusive: Blunder at Rosebank, UK’s biggest undeveloped oilfield, comes as government considers granting licence

"Could Norway’s oil and gas plans pave the way for more UK fossil fuel projects?"
#Norway #FossilFuels #UK #UnitedKingdom

Could Norway’s oil and gas plans pave the way for more UK fossil fuel projects?
As the UK ponders future oil and gas sites in the North Sea, the Norwegian Government is challenging the courts over ‘invalid’ fossil fuel projects, stating it would continue expansion activities in the Arctic regardless of EU bans.

"Trump plan to allow drilling near US world heritage site sparks alarm"
#US #USA #America #FossilFuels

Trump plan to allow drilling near US world heritage site sparks alarm
Administration’s plan to scrap drilling-free buffer zone around New Mexico site prompts scrutiny from Unesco

"Decades of fossil fuel influence paved way for Trump’s assault on university research, study says"
#US #USA #America #FossilFuels

Decades of fossil fuel influence paved way for Trump’s assault on university research, study says
Fossil fuel firms have spent years trying to regulate climate research by donating to US universities, study authors argue

"Fossil-fuel firms in line for billions in benefits after answering Trump’s donation call"
#US #USA #America #FossilFuels

Fossil-fuel firms in line for billions in benefits after answering Trump’s donation call
Senators’ report says taxpayers face higher bills after ‘bargain’ between president and major polluters