Energy
US solar power installed costs on course for 2020 target
ANALYSIS: Solar initiative put in place under Obama administration causes solar prices to fall every quarter for three years
UK political uncertainty undermining carbon targets – report
NEWS: Vacillation over energy policy in the UK is threatening low carbon future set out in 2008 Climate Change Act
Coal central to US emissions trajectory, says Energy Dept
NEWS: Coal and nuclear provide more than half of the country’s electricity, with the future mix central to the USA’s climate ambitions
Total buys Gazprom’s first offshore Arctic oil shipment
NEWS: Campaign group Greenpeace says it will send ship to intercept and escort oil tanker to Europe
New York’s solar industry receives $1 billion boost
NEWS: State Governor Andrew Cuomo outlines plans to generate 3GW from the sun by 2023
Green credentials of fracking ‘exaggerated’, says IPCC author
NEWS: Yacob Mulugetta tells RTCC he was surprised by level of focus given to role of gas in cutting emissions post WG3 report
How long can the fracking revolution last?
ANALYSIS: Water shortages and concerns over fugitive emissions are causing some to question how long shale drilling will last
UK and Poland to fund joint study into shale gas potential
NEWS: UK and Poland say they are “natural allies” in shale gas gas, and report will highlight “positive benefits across Europe”
Does Cameron’s attack on onshore wind power add up?
ANALYSIS: UK Conservative party risks raising energy costs if it turns away from onshore wind
Just three EU countries on track to meet energy savings target – report
NEWS: Denmark, Ireland and Croatia praised for efficiency measures, but others falling short
Russia reveals plans to boost flagging coal industry
NEWS: Minister for Energy announces measures to drive development of coal fields, in face of cheaper gas and clean energy options
US military told to boost renewables in energy policy overhaul
NEWS: First energy policy update in 20 years orders Department of Defense to recognise energy as a ‘mission essential resource’
Solar surge credited with 10% rise in clean energy investments
NEWS: Household solar systems in Japan and US accounted for $21.2bn of investments in Q1 of 2014
Cutting CO2 emissions saves money, says UN climate panel
ANALYSIS: Costs of global transition to clean energy sources smaller than expected, and could offer huge benefits
IPCC report: Bet your house on low carbon energy growth
NEWS: Wind, solar and hydro will have to shoulder four fifths of the global power supply by 2050 to meet carbon targets
IPCC report: Gas just a short term fix to cut CO2 levels
ANALYSIS: Shale gas can help address climate change say UN panel, but will have to be cut substantially by 2050
Florida power plant launches efficient clean coal technology
NEWS: New technology could ease the way into capturing and storing CO2 emissions from coal-fired power plants
Harvard faculty demands fossil fuel divestment
NEWS: Harvard’s refusal to divest from fossil fuels is “self-contradictory” and illogical, claim university faculty members
European Commission backs limited support for gas, coal power
NEWS: European Commission revises rules for state aid, allowing EU member states to support fossil fuel generation
Solar plane set for fuel-free round the world trip
NEWS: The solar plane that will fly across the world powered by sunlight has been unveiled by creators in Switzerland