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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil asks countries to collaborate on a plan to end fossil fuels

Brazil is seeking international collaboration for a plan to end the use of fossil fuels and combat deforestation, as part of its commitments following last year's UN climate conference.

Feb 27 • 17:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Global orderbook: Shipping industry signals support for fossil fuels

The shipping industry is largely reliant on fossil fuels, with a significant majority of new ships being constructed to run on oil or LNG rather than green alternatives.

Feb 26 • 11:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Germany accused of ditching climate targets as it scraps renewables mandate

Germany's government faces criticism for abandoning its ambitious renewable energy legislation in favor of allowing the continued use of fossil fuels.

Feb 25 • 15:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Global orderbook: The shipping community votes for fossil fuels

The global ship orderbook reveals that fossil fuels continue to dominate shipping, with around 93%-97% of new vessels still set to rely on oil or LNG.

Feb 25 • 09:27 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Heating Law: The Coalition Betrays Renters - This Will Especially Harm the SPD

A recent commentary criticizes the German coalition government for diluting a significant heating law that aimed to phase out fossil fuels, which could negatively impact renters and primarily harm the SPD party.

Feb 25 • 06:08 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Germany Blog: Greens Warn of 'New Heating Cost Trap'

The Greens in Germany warn that recent reforms to the heating law could hinder the country's climate goals.

Feb 25 • 05:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Who Pays for Russia's War? Neighbors of Czechia Are on the List

The article discusses how ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine is financed by fossil fuel exports, with significant buyers including neighboring Central European countries.

Feb 23 • 07:42 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Strong reactions to the decision on fossil exports: 'Nonsense'

The opposition in Sweden is outraged over the government's decision regarding fossil exports, pledging to overturn it if they win the election.

Feb 20 • 15:51 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Swedish government will again support the export of fossil energy equipment

The Swedish government has shifted its climate policy to offer support for the export of gas-powered energy equipment.

Feb 20 • 10:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The government opens up for increased fossil exports – after a lobbying campaign from energy companies

The Swedish government is adjusting regulations to enhance state support for fossil exports, following lobbying efforts from Siemens Energy AB, despite its climate commitments.

Feb 20 • 04:43 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The largest mural in the world is being created. It is to be visible from space

Saudi Arabia is undertaking the construction of the world's largest mural, spanning 50,000 square meters, as part of its Vision 2030 initiative to boost tourism and reduce economic dependence on fossil fuels.

Feb 19 • 13:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The Trump Administration issues an ultimatum to the International Energy Agency to renounce climate policies

The Trump administration has pressured the International Energy Agency to abandon its climate policies, facing resistance from Spain, France, and the UK who support the agency's role in energy transition.

Feb 19 • 12:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

US States Sue Trump Administration Over Clean Energy Funding

Thirteen US states, including California, are suing the Trump administration to secure federal grants for clean energy projects that were cut following policy changes favoring fossil fuels.

Feb 19 • 06:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Decrease in Hydroelectric Participation Forces Brazil to Project More Dirty Energy for the Future

Brazil is facing a shift in its energy matrix as the participation of hydroelectric power declines, compelling an increase in fossil fuel-based energy sources.

Feb 19 • 02:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Decoupling from Chinese Fossil Fuels... The US Investment Promised in the Tariff Agreement: A Series of 'Trump-Sealed' Projects

Japan announces the first projects under its $550 billion investment commitment to the U.S. as part of a recent tariff agreement, emphasizing artificial diamonds, crude oil export infrastructure, and gas-fired power plants.

Feb 18 • 09:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

Brazil eyes fossil fuel roadmap 'that unites'

Brazil proposes a unified roadmap for reducing fossil fuel dependence, following challenges at the recent COP30 climate conference.

Feb 17 • 14:54 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Züleyxa Izmailova: Managed Powers Demand a Controlled Energy Policy

Züleyxa Izmailova discusses the disarray in Estonia's energy policy amidst challenges in balancing fossil fuels and renewable energy sources.

Feb 17 • 13:12 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Crisis Did Not Make the EU Increase the Pace Towards Fossil-Free Energy

A study reveals that despite the EU doubling fossil fuel subsidies during the 2022 energy crisis, there was no acceleration towards fossil-free energy use.

Feb 16 • 06:49 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

If politicians take climate action seriously, they can campaign to renegotiate the North Sea Agreement

The article discusses the need for Danish politicians to take climate action seriously and renegotiate the North Sea Agreement in light of the escalating climate crisis.

Feb 15 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Preview of the COP31 agenda ignores fossil fuels

The preliminary agenda for COP31 indicates that phasing out fossil fuels is not a priority for the conference.

Feb 14 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Trump Accumulates More Than 300 Measures to Dismantle US Climate Policy and Promote Fossil Fuels

The Trump administration has reversed over 300 environmental regulations aimed at combating climate change and promoting renewable energy since January 2025.

Feb 13 • 11:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Tony Blair’s oil lobbying is a misleading rehash of fossil fuel industry spin

The Tony Blair Institute's latest report advocating for increased North Sea oil and gas production has been criticized for its misleading claims and ties to fossil fuel interests.

Feb 13 • 00:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

France changes energy strategy and bets on nuclear sector to abandon fossil fuels

France has announced a new energy strategy focused on reviving the nuclear sector to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels and decarbonize electric consumption.

Feb 12 • 19:15 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

France invests in nuclear energy to phase out fossil fuels

France is increasing its nuclear energy production as part of a new energy plan to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels.

Feb 12 • 17:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

France renews its energy strategy: More nuclear power, less land wind power

The French government has introduced a new energy plan aimed at reducing fossil fuel consumption by increasing nuclear power generation.

Feb 12 • 15:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Climate leaders condemn Trump EPA’s biggest rollback yet: ‘This is corruption’

Climate leaders are protesting the Trump administration's rollback of key federal climate regulations, calling it a corrupt act influenced by the fossil fuel industry.

Feb 12 • 15:10 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Fossils, nuclear, renewables... Understanding the future PPE and the French energy mix in five graphics

France is set to unveil its new energy roadmap, detailing its energy consumption and sources for the next decade.

Feb 12 • 13:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Trump Praises Fossil Fuels and Claims to Expand Coal Exports to Korea

Donald Trump claims that the U.S. has made historic trade agreements to significantly increase coal exports to South Korea and other countries.

Feb 11 • 23:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Bloomberg: Trump directs the Pentagon to coal markets to boost the sector

US President Donald Trump plans to direct the Pentagon to use federal funding and contracts to bolster the domestic coal industry and reliance on fossil fuels.

Feb 11 • 08:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Karl Dalén: The climate is sacrificed when the 'coal master' fuels the economy

The article discusses the severe winter conditions in Washington D.C. and criticizes Donald Trump's environmental policies, which promote fossil fuel use and undermine efforts against climate change.

Feb 11 • 06:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

More pollution and higher energy costs: critics condemn Trump’s anti-environment agenda

Critics are condemning Trump’s energy policies for exacerbating pollution and increasing electricity costs, as legal challenges arise against his administration's rollback of renewable energy projects in favor of fossil fuel initiatives.

Feb 10 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Australian ministers met Japanese gas companies 20 times amid fossil fuel lobbying push

Australian ministers held over 20 meetings with Japanese gas companies, highlighting efforts to support the fossil fuel industry amidst lobbying for favorable policies.

Feb 9 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

These US states want polluters to pay for the rising insurance costs of climate disasters

Three US states are proposing legislation to allow state prosecutors to sue fossil fuel companies for rising home insurance costs linked to climate disasters.

Feb 8 • 14:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Brussels will propose a radical reduction in the taxation of our electricity bills

The European Commission is set to recommend lower taxes on electricity compared to fossil fuels to facilitate energy transition and electrification of the economy.

Feb 7 • 15:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Entities criticize lack of concrete actions to end fossil fuel use in the government's climate plan

Environmental organizations criticize the absence of specific guidelines and concrete measures to eliminate fossil fuel use in the government's recently presented Climate Plan, describing it as lacking ambition.

Feb 7 • 03:00 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Sports

Petition to the Olympic Committee: Athletes Do Not Want Fossil Sponsors

Thousands of winter athletes are urging the International Olympic Committee to stop accepting funds from the fossil fuel industry, warning that the Olympic Winter Games are literally 'melting away'.

Feb 6 • 18:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula's Plan Against Fossil Fuels Should Cite Excess Clean Energy and Oil Revenue as Risks

President Lula's plan to phase out fossil fuels will highlight Brazil's opportunities in this transition, along with risks like wasted clean energy due to storage shortages and the economic burden of the oil industry.

Feb 6 • 14:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Donors gave $131m ahead of Australia’s 2025 election. Here’s who they are

Australian political parties received $131 million in donations from various sectors, including technology, fossil fuels, and finance, in preparation for the 2025 election.

Feb 5 • 14:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Sports

Capitalist logic of Olympics: Sponsored by fossil fuels while pledging for sustainability

The article discusses the contradiction of the Olympics being sponsored by fossil fuel companies while promoting sustainability initiatives.

Feb 5 • 10:43 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Letters to the Editor. Abolish the effect fee and raise fossil taxes

The author argues for the abolition of the unreasonable effect fee, an increase in fossil taxes, and a quick expansion of offshore wind power.

Feb 4 • 14:50 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

New Gas Power Plants: Federal Government Agrees with EU on Power Plant Strategy

The German government has reached an agreement with the EU Commission on a power plant strategy that includes a plan for 12 gigawatts of capacity from gas power plants, despite criticism from environmental groups regarding reliance on fossil fuels.

Jan 16 • 08:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Berlin after the power outage: The volcanic group has clearly missed its target

Following a week of power outages in Berlin, residents continue to deal with the aftermath, including damaged heating pumps and increased dependence on fossil fuels.

Jan 14 • 18:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

BP to take hit of up to $5bn on green energy as it refocuses on fossil fuels

BP anticipates up to $5 billion in writedowns on its green energy sector as it shifts focus back to fossil fuels under new leadership, although it claims this will not impact overall profits for the year.

Jan 14 • 12:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Outrage in Germany: Supporting the Increase in Fossil Fuel Prices Angers Motorists

The vice president of Germany’s largest automobile club, ADAC, has sparked outrage for publicly advocating for higher fossil fuel prices to combat climate change, leading to a mass cancellation of memberships and accusations of betrayal from drivers.

Jan 14 • 04:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US carbon pollution rose in 2025 in reversal of previous years’ reductions

In 2025, U.S. carbon pollution increased by 2.4% due to a cool winter, the growth of data centers and cryptocurrency mining, and rising natural gas prices.

Jan 13 • 21:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Australia’s Cop31 chief negotiator plans to lobby petrostates on fossil fuel phaseout

Australia's climate change and energy minister, Chris Bowen, aims to persuade major oil-producing nations like Saudi Arabia to support the fossil fuel phase-out during his role as chief negotiator at COP31.

Jan 10 • 19:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Reducing dependence on fossil fuels: More than 199 million euros will be allocated for the new Strategy

The government has adopted a new bioeconomy strategy with a funding budget exceeding 199 million euros for the period of 2025 to 2027.

Jan 10 • 05:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The 400 blows of Trump to the global environment: the USA becomes the supervillain in the global climate fight

The Trump administration has intensified attacks on renewable energy, electric vehicles, science, and international treaties while aligning with fossil fuel interests.

Jan 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Indian police raid home of environmental activists over anti-fossil fuel campaign

Indian police have conducted a raid on the residence of noted environmental activists Harjeet Singh and Jyoti Awasthi, accusing them of undermining national interests through their advocacy for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty.

Jan 7 • 17:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

India arrests environmental campaigners for ‘activities against the national interest’

Indian police have detained prominent environmental activists Harjeet Singh and Jyoti Awasthi, accusing them of undermining national interests by campaigning for a treaty to limit fossil fuel use and allegedly receiving substantial payments for their efforts.

Jan 7 • 17:52 UTC

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