Energy
Fracking could supply one third UK gas by 2035 – National Grid
NEWS: The UK could get a third of its gas supplies from fracking in 2035, says strategic energy report
Poland threat to EU 2030 climate ambition – Davey
NEWS: Coal-dependent Poland could challenge European 2030 carbon-cutting targets, warns UK energy secretary
Energy efficiency targets: what are they good for?
COMMENT: As European officials consider an energy efficiency target for 2030, two experts look at why and how it could be useful
Obama administration announces $4 billion US clean energy fund
NEWS: Loan guarantees aim to boost flagging renewables sectors, under pressure from cheaper fossil fuels
Qatar targets solar revolution, but pace remains slow
NEWS: New solar deal with Kazakhstan could be solar boost to Qatar, but industry is still “embryonic” say analysts
UK Lords set to examine Arctic oil drilling
NEWS: A newly formed UK Arctic Committee is putting controversial oil drilling plans under the microscope
Glasgow University could ditch £19m fossil fuel assets
NEWS: Official panel recommends Glasgow follows other academic institutions in ditching oil and gas investments
Chinese coal consumption to peak in 2024 – Bloomberg
NEWS: China will add 1,000GW of renewables by 2030 as US$ 7.7billion is invested in electricity generation worldwide
Brussels divided on 2030 energy saving target
NEWS: The Ukraine crisis has triggered a focus on energy efficiency but divisions remain over the level of ambition
World needs $550bn of renewables investment a year – IRENA
NEWS: Renewables investment needs to double to prevent runaway climate change, a leading industry body has warned
Mexico eyes economic benefits of landmark climate law
NEWS: Country’s emissions have soared in past two decades, but government believes cuts can boost competitiveness
Does carbon capture and storage need a makeover?
ANALYSIS: CCS has few powerful supporters, neglected by green groups and fossil fuel companies
Brazil hydro drive ‘violating human rights’ say Amazon tribes
NEWS: Rainforest dams threaten indigenous peoples and diverse ecosystems say campaigners
US wind headed for dismal year as carbon emissions rise
NEWS: Expiry of tax credits blamed as wind power installations slow, while coal makes inroads into gas
New cities will set energy supply and use for decades – PwC
Capital spending now will set 21st century energy supply, consumption and CO2 emissions
US water stress may drive shift to renewable power
NEWS: Thermoelectric power including gas, coal and nuclear responsible for 40% of US water use
Smart meters are poor value, find 10 EU countries
NEWS: Nearly half EU countries will miss 2020 target to install digital electricity meters
Russia failing to reap benefit of oil and gas – IEA
NEWS: Russia risks falling oil production without foreign investors, more efficiency
China completes rollout of pilot carbon markets
NEWS: China to decide on national carbon market, after completing regional pilots
Seven EU countries demand binding energy efficiency target
NEWS: Most EU countries still on the fence or oppose binding efficiency target in 2030