Anti-fossil fuel activists stage Louvre oil slick
Fossil fuel divestment activists staged an oil slick pouring down the steps of the Louvre’s iconic Winged Victory statue in Paris on Sunday.The protest was...
Everything you need to know about Ireland’s new Home Energy Saving Kits
March 7th 2017
Today saw the launch of Home Energy Saving Kits throughout Dublin. These kits were developed by Dublin’s Energy Agency, Codema and provide...
French election 2017: Where the candidates stand on energy and climate change
The French presidential elections are fast approaching with the first voting round set to be held on 23 April and the run-off between the...
Why is Ireland diluting legislation on banning hormone-changing chemicals?
March 06th 2017
Ireland has been accused of trying to limit EU legislation aimed at reducing the use of harmful chemicals in pesticides. The legislation...
Americans are confused on climate, but support cutting carbon pollution
Posted on 6 March 2017 by dana1981
The Yale Program on Climate Change Communication published the findings of its 2016 survey on American public opinion about...
Analysis: UK carbon emissions fell 6% in 2016 after record drop in coal use
Carbon Brief analysis shows the UK’s CO2 emissions fell by 5.8% in 2016, after a record 52% drop in coal use.
The reduction would leave...
Saudis make Maldives land grab to secure oil routes to China
Saudi Arabia is seeking to secure oil trade routes to east Asia through a multi-billion dollar investment in a Maldives atoll, foreign policy experts and the Maldives’...
2017 SkS Weekly Climate Change & Global Warming News Roundup #9
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Weekly wrap: Will China turn its back on coal?
News that China’s coal consumption fell for the third consecutive year has inflamed the hearts of the hopeful with the thought that the decline may become...
Protesters stand up for nature as Senators debate Minister Humphreys’ anti-wildlife bill
March 3rd 2017
Protesters dressed as bees, foxes and even an Angry Bird, made their presence felt outside the Oireachtas this week as the controversial...
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