Matt Mace

Energy 04-11-2021

COP26: 190 nations, regions and organisations commit to major coal power and financing phase-outs

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A coalition of the world's major economies, financial institutions and organisations have come together to accelerate efforts to phase-out coal generating capacity and financing for new fossil fuel projects at COP26.

Climate change 14-10-2021

G7 to explore carbon pricing and green finance for developing nations

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G7 Finance Ministers have agreed on a new set of principles aimed at improving global supply chain resiliency and backing a new initiative from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) aimed at helping developing countries boost green economic opportunities. EURACTIV's media partner, Edie.net, reports.

Climate change 15-09-2021

Just one country on course to meet 1.5°C target, new research warns

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Only Gambia is currently on course to deliver climate action that is in alignment with the 1.5°C pathway of the Paris Agreement, according to new research from Climate Action Tracker (CAT), which warns that momentum on updating climate targets has stalled. EURACTIV's media partner, edie.net, reports.

Climate change 14-06-2021

G7: What was (and wasn’t) agreed by world leaders to combat the climate crisis

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From "green Marshall Plans" and net-zero energy sectors to a lack of clarity on green spending and transport decarbonisation, EURACTIV's media partner edie.net rounds up what was and wasn't agreed at the G7 Summit.

G7 agree on ‘historic steps’ to make climate reporting mandatory

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The UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, met with finance ministers in London this weekend, with discussions leading to a historic agreement that G7 nations will mandate climate reporting in line with the recommendations of the global Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). EURACTIV's media partner edie.net reports.

G7 ponders increasing climate finance in build-up to COP26

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UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak met with G7 finance ministers and central bank governors to discuss the role of finance in supporting the net-zero transition and implored developed nations to raise efforts to generate $100bn in annual revenue to support developing nations combat the climate crisis. EURACTIV's media partner, Edie.net reports.

Energy 06-01-2021

North of England homes to pilot hydrogen heating

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More than 650 households and commercial properties in a village near Gateshead in the north of England will trial the use of blended green hydrogen to be used for heating, reports EURACTIV's media partner, edie.net.

UK unveils £12bn Ten Point Plan for net-zero transition

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Clean hydrogen, carbon capture and storage (CCS), zero-carbon transport and offshore wind are all key pillars of Boris Johnson's Ten Point Plan to push the UK towards net-zero emissions. EURACTIV's media partner, edie.net, reports.

Energy 16-11-2020

UK set to move petrol and diesel ban forward to 2030

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to move the ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars forward to 2030, as part of a raft of new policy announcements to drive the UK towards its net-zero target. EURACTIV's media partner edie.net reports.

Energy 27-05-2020

Danish groups team up to deliver green hydrogen for transport fuel

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Renewable energy company Ørsted and Copenhagen Airport are amongst the consortium of businesses aiming to develop a hydrogen and sustainable transport fuel facility in the heart of the Danish capital. EURACTIV's media partner edie.net reports.

Business giants call for science-based green economic recovery

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More than 150 business giants, including Carlsberg, H&M and Pernod Ricard, with a combined market capitalisation of more than $2.4trn, have signed a joint statement calling on all governments to align coronavirus economic responses to climate science. EURACTIV's media partner edie.net reports.

Climate change 20-03-2020

Heavy-emitting firms ‘off-track’ from 2C climate target

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More than 80% of the highest-emitting listed companies are failing to deliver emissions reductions aligned to the Paris Agreement's 2C global warming limit, with many of them also failing to account for climate mitigation and risk strategies. EURACTIV's media partner, edie.net, reports.

Climate change 18-02-2020

49% of world’s GDP now covered by net-zero targets, study says

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Just under half of the world's annual GDP is now covered by nations, regions and cities that are legislating for a net-zero emissions target, a new study has revealed. EURACTIV's media partner edie.net reports.

Brexit day: What does it change for the green economy?

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At 11pm British time tonight (31 January), the UK will formally leave the European Union. EURACTIV's media partner edie.net looks at the implications for the country's green policies. While Big Ben won't be bonging and passports won't …

Four green policy concerns Boris Johnson needs to address immediately

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After delivering a Conservative Party majority, Prime Minister Boris Johnson will now forge ahead with his Brexit plans, but with climate and environmental standards listed throughout the party's manifesto he'll to address some key green policy concerns. EURACTIV's media partner, edie.net, reports.

Climate change 04-11-2019

Oil and gas majors must cut production by a third to meet climate targets: report

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The world's largest oil and gas companies must cut combined production by 35% by 2040 if nations are the meet the collective ambitions of the Paris Agreement and limit global warming to below 2C, a new report from Carbon Tracker has found. EURACTIV's media partner edie.net reports.

Aviation 18-10-2019

UK airline industry calls on government to spur sector to net-zero

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The industry body for UK airlines believes that a renewed partnership with the Government can help the sector achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, as long as investment opportunities into green technologies are created. EURACTIV's media partner edie.net reports.

Climate change 19-09-2019

Global decarbonisation efforts ‘stall’, pushing climate goals out of reach

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Global decarbonisation efforts will need to be seven times greater if the world is to stand a fair chance of limiting global warming to 1.5C, according to a new PwC report which found decarbonisation has slowed to its lowest level since 2011. EURACTIV's media partner edie.net reports.

Energy 06-09-2019

Oil and gas companies risking $2.2trn in stranded assets during low-carbon transition, report warns

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Since 2018, oil and gas companies have spent $50bn (€45.3bn) on investment projects that undermine the Paris Agreement, with a new report from think tank Carbon Tracker warning that major companies risk wasting $2.2trn (€1.9trn) on stranded assets by 2030. EURACTIV's media partner edie.net report.

Electric vehicles 25-06-2019

Dutch launch prototype solar car with 720km range

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The prototype of a solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) able to travel 720km on a single charge was officially unveiled in Katwijk, the Netherlands today (25 June).

UK PM agrees legally binding net-zero emissions target for 2050

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In one of her last acts as prime minister, Theresa May confirmed that parliament will implement the recommendations of the Committee on Climate Change, creating a legally binding net-zero carbon target for 2050. EURACTIV's partner, edie.net, reports.

UK advisors publish recommendations for net-zero emissions by 2050

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The UK must "set and vigorously pursue" a bold new climate change target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 'net-zero' levels by 2050 – replacing the current target of an 80% reduction against 1990 levels – according to a major new report from the Committee on Climate Change. EURACTIV's media partner edie.net reports.

Energy 22-05-2018

Theresa May unveils plan to halve building energy use by 2030

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UK Prime Minister Theresa May vowed to halve energy use from new buildings by 2030, as part of a speech that championed the role science and technology will play in delivering her government's industrial strategy. EURACTIV's media partner edie.net reports.

Packaging industry calls for policy reform to boost plastics recycling

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A host of UK packaging organisations have called for more recycling collection points, tax reliefs for recycled content and a universal list of acceptable materials as part of a desired regulation reform to make it easier for consumers to recycle packaging waste. EURACTIV's media partner edie.net reports.