UK CCC's Latest Plan New!
Many unproven technology options and warns "... it will not happen at current rates ...".
2022: Coal Emissions Up
Gas-to-coal switching in 2022 increased global CO2 emissions.
Norway Apologises
Norway's government apologises to Indigenous Sami groups for "human rights violation".
China's Coal Surge
China last year approved the largest expansion of coal-fired power plants since 2015.
2022: CO2 Emissions Up
The IEA report that in 2022 global CO2 emissions continued to rise.
World Emissions
How are we progressing against world emissions targets? Will we achieve net zero by 2050?
World Coal
According to the IEA coal is the largest single source of CO2 emissions. But the world still burns more ...
China
How are China's emissions progressing? How much coal is it burning? Which fuels is China using most?
USA
Are the USA's emissions increasing or decreasing? Which fuels is the USA using most?
India
How are India's emissions progressing? How much coal is it burning? Which fuels is India using most?
Human Rights
Human rights abuses continue to be ignored in the relentless quest for materials.
Livelihood Destruction
How are livelihoods being destroyed? Why should some people pay this price?
Indigenous Rights
Indigenous peoples' rights are being ignored? Why are we letting this happen?
Fossil vs Renewable?
Poorer countries need to improve their energy access and use. Which options will they use?
Climate Justice New!
Those most affected by the climate crisis are often least responsible. How do we put this right?
Is Climate Changing?
What is climate change and what is the evidence that it is really happening?.
Warming
The planet's average surface temperature has risen by about 1℃ since the late 19th century.
The Oceans
Water levels are rising and ocean acidification is causing long-term damage to coral reefs.
Polar Ice & Glaciers
The ice at both poles is diminishing. Glaciers around the world are shrinking.
Extreme Weather
Extremes of weather include intense rain and floods, and more record hot weather.
Nature & Biodiversity
What is the status of nature & biodiversity on our planet? What did COP15 achieve?
Drought
Drought caused by Climate Change is driving millions towards a ‘Raging Food Catastrophe’.
Severe Weather
Floods, storms, drought and other natural disasters are being linked to climate change.
Increased Health Risks
Climate change affects key determinants of health, including clean air and safe drinking water.
Poverty & Displacement New!
Poverty and displacement are devastating consequences of climate change for millions.
Is There Enough? New!
What do we need? Is there enough? Can we get it in time? Who decides who pays the price?
Extractivism New!
Should we plunder the world's resources without a mindful appraisal of the consequences?
USGS
The USGS provides science about water, energy, minerals, and other natural resources.
IEA
The IEA provides authoritative analysis, data, recommendations and solutions.
Our World in Data
Their mission is to publish “research and data to make progress against the world’s largest problems”.
Global Carbon Project
The Global Carbon Project seeks to quantify global greenhouse gas emissions and their causes.
IRENA
IRENA drives widespread adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy.
UK/GB Emissions
How have emissions being doing recently? Want to know how to track GB carbon intensity?
More GB Coal
GB is supposed to be ending the use of coal to generate electricty before 2025. But will we?
GB CCGT Gas 2023
GB generation with CCGT has continued to exceed forecasts. When will we see it decrease enough?
GB Wind 2023
Wind failed to achieve its forecasts in 2022, even against reduced targets. How is it doing in 2023?
Hornsea Two
In 2022 it became the world's largest offshore wind farm. Is it supplying 1.4 million homes?
Xlinks Morocco
Is this how the UK wants to outsource the messy job of generating electricity?
Wind variability
Wind variability is a huge issue in many places, and particularly in GB. How do wind supporters hide it?
The NSL link
Can GB always count on electricity imports from Norway? And what do we export to them?
Credible claims?
How credible are operators' claims about the performance of their wind farms? An example.
Enough lithium?
No, acute shortages are forecast. The Boston Consulting Group explain the shortages ...
Lithium and its cost
Lithium is seen as a major part of breaking free from fossil fuels. But at what cost?
What is degrowth?
Advocates of degrowth say it is time to embrace a model that prioritizes social and ecological wellbeing.
Green Growth
Can we grow and develop whilst still enabling nature to provide us with what we need?