Global Emissions Fall This Year, Coal Use Peaked in 2013!
Finally, China and all top consuming countries are using less coal, which means global emissions will fall this year!
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China & Africa's Big Announcements at COP21
China will cut power plant emissions 60% by 2020, and Africa is leapfrogging to renewable energy with an incredible goal of 300 GW by 2030.
Natural Gas & Oil Trade Associations Merge, Creating One Big Lobbying Organization
After America's Natural Gas Alliance is rolled into the American Petroleum Institute, it will be among the top lobbying groups in Washington.
Oil Industry Cringes As Another Tar Sands Pipeline is Blocked
Trudeau banned oil tankers from British Columbia's coast, effectively blocking the pipeline that would deliver it there.
Another Nail in the Coal Coffin In Advance of Paris Climate Summit
The 34-nation OECD agreed to stop financing inefficient coal-fired power plants, cutting funding for 85% of coal plants in the pipeline.
Portland, Oregon Rejects Fossil Fuels in Landmark Resolution
In an unanimous vote, the city will block new fossil fuel infrastructure that would turn it into a major export hub for tar sands oil, coal and fracked gas.
NY State Governor Cuomo Vetoes LNG Plant AND Nuclear Plant
In a joyous surprise for the environmental community, NY's Governor Cuomo gave us two more wins today.
Celebrate!! Obama Finally Kills Keystone Pipeline
This is the first time EVER that a president has rejected a major fossil fuel project because of its climate impacts - and just in time for Paris.
Australia OK’s Biggest Coal Mine, UK Dismantles Renewable Energy
Even with the dire facts confronting the world on climate change, conservatives continue on their destructive, short-sighted course.
Alaska Governor Wants More Oil to Confront Climate Change
Alaska needs money to move villages from the coast that are being engulfed by rising sea levels. The Answer? Drill for oil.