Energy
Comment: Recent CO2 emission cuts mask dangers of relying on gas
The latest figures are out and the news, on the face of it is good. But over-committing to gas locks us into a volatile, high carbon world, which will have negative impacts for climate change and energy security.
Arctic spill would create inaccessible ‘oil sandwich’ in ice impossible to clean, says UK polar expert
A leading polar expert has told RTCC an offshore oil spill in the region would be almost impossible to clean up and could affect vast areas of the ocean
Russian government tells Greenpeace it will “balance economy and ecology” in the Arctic
Head of campaign group meets Russian Environment Minister to present its fears over arctic industrialisation.
Congress will renew US wind energy subsidies, says Senate Majority Leader
Senator Harry Reid assures industry that the tax credit scheme will be renewed and takes swipe at climate sceptics.
The United States of Climate Change #1: Wind, jobs and washing machines in Iowa
US state of Iowa’s experience demonstrates green jobs can be real jobs but tax changes could jeopardise future of tens of thousands of workers
Will Usain Bolt cause a UK energy crisis during the 100m final?
Counter intuitively perhaps, the answer is no, as gripping TV means less people involved in higher energy activities.
Renewable energy helps Brazilian inmates get out of jail
Scheme allows prisoners to cut their sentences by generating power for nearby town on exercise bikes.
RTCC Q&A: Why Shell’s Arctic adventure could have implications for us all
With Shell’s drilling rigs weeks away from entering the Arctic, RTCC takes a look at some of the potential implications of drilling in the region.
Splits emerging in EU over fossil fuels and climate policy as energy commissioner appears to back tar sands
Günter Oettinger hails US “industrialisation by fossil fuel” through deepwater drilling and tar sands exploration, contradicting ongoing work in Brussels decarbonise the economy.
USA Energy Secretary Chu hails opening of first commercial tidal array in Maine
The USA has opened its first commercial, grid-connected tidal energy project off the coast of the north-eastern state of Maine.
Climate Live: Research finds 70% of Arctic ice loss is due to man-made climate change and OECD report says nuclear expansion to continue in Asia
Today’s top stories: Research finds 70% of Arctic ice loss is due to man-made climate change and OECD report says nuclear expansion to continue in Asia
MPs call for UK to ‘eliminate’ fossil fuel subsidies at UN climate talks in Qatar
Committee says end of fossil fuel subsidies would offer massive carbon savings and allow renewable energy to compete on a ‘level playing field’.
US bill to accelerate speed and spread of Arctic drilling due in Congress this week
A bill on this week’s agenda in congress flies in the face of a popular Greenpeace campaign and would open up new areas for exploitation including in the Gulf of Mexico and off the coast of Alaska.
Energy and Climate Change Committee says draft energy bill could lead to UK missing climate targets
UK government plans to reform the energy sector are lacking detail and could see the country miss its carbon emission targets, according to a report out today.
At a glance: Key criticisms of UK draft energy bill in Select Committee report
Stinging assessment from UK committee of MPs points to eight key issues Department of Energy and Climate Change must address
Youth Profile #3: Canada’s climate coalition on taking on the Tar Sands lobby and fighting for Kyoto
In the third of RTCC’s Youth Action series, Amara Possian form the Canadian Youth Climate Coalition talks about youth empowerment, international negotiations and the creativity young people bring to the process.
UK community energy could match Drax output but needs greater government support
Community energy could be big business in the UK, but work from all sides is needed to make it the success it is across Europe and the US.
French town Tramayes wins Europe’s renewable energy ‘Champions League’
French town of Tramayes wins 2012 European ‘Champions League for Renewable Energies’ but competition excludes wind, marine and hydro
UNFCCC kicks off first finance workshop
The latest international climate change news, debate and video from RTCC.
Renewable energy has “come of age” says IEA report
40% growth expected during next five years but US market faces “crash” as tax subsidy closes at end of 2012.