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UK opening new oil and gas fields would imperil global climate goals, experts say
Climate diplomacy figures warn North Sea drilling would encourage fossil fuel exploitation by developing countries.
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Revealed: The world’s worst mega-leaks of methane driving global heating
Fixing a leak can be simple and equivalent to closing a coal power station, making lack of action maddening, say analysts.
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How escalating Iran conflict is driving up oil and gas prices – a visual guide
A halt to shipping in strait of Hormuz and attacks on Middle East refineries are threatening supplies and stoking inflation.
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US leads record global surge in gas-fired power driven by AI demands, with big costs for the climate
Projects in development expected to grow global capacity by nearly 50% amid growing concern over impact on planet.
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Half of world’s CO2 emissions come from just 32 fossil fuel firms, study shows
Critics accuse leading firms of sabotaging climate action but say data increasingly being used to hold them to account.
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LNG exports linked to deaths and rising health costs, report finds
A new report from Greenpeace and Sierra Club reveals that liquefied natural gas exports in the U.S. cause around 60 premature deaths and nearly $1 billion in annual health costs, with numbers expected to rise significantly if planned terminals are built.
In short:
- LNG export facilities currently contribute to 60 premature deaths and $957 million in health costs annually.
- Planned expansions could increase these numbers to 149 deaths and $2.33 billion in costs.
- Minority communities near these facilities are disproportionately affected by the pollution.
Key quote:
“We found those numbers stunning.”
— Andres Chang, senior research specialist at Greenpeace and study co-author
Why this matters:
Expanding LNG exports not only exacerbates climate change but also imposes serious health risks, particularly on marginalized communities. Regulatory actions could mitigate these harms, potentially saving lives and billions in health costs.
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Oil and gas ties in UK Parliament raise concerns
A significant number of newly elected UK MPs have backgrounds in lobbying and consultancy for oil and gas companies, leading to concerns about potential industry influence on policy-making.
In short:
- Twenty-four MPs elected in 2024 previously worked for firms representing fossil fuel clients, including major oil and gas companies and coal power stations.
- Labour and Conservative MPs have backgrounds in communications and lobbying, with some having worked for agencies with ties to BP, Phillips 66 and ExxonMobil.
- Critics argue this may hinder the political transition to renewable energy, given the fossil fuel industry's entrenched influence in politics.
Key quote:
“Part of what stops this transition from occurring is the embedded influence of the fossil fuels industry in politics.”
— Carla Denyer, Green Party co-leader
Why this matters:
The fossil fuel industry's influence over UK MPs could delay crucial policy changes needed to combat climate change. This raises concerns about the UK's ability to transition to renewable energy and meet its environmental goals.
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