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fossil fuels

January 13, 2021

Majority of carbon capture plants used to extract more fossil fuels

New research finds that the world cannot meet climate targets by relying on carbon capture and storage.
January 11, 2021

Government allows Cumbrian coal mine to go ahead

The decision undermines the government claims of global leadership on the climate crisis, says Friends of the Earth.
December 22, 2020

Resist industry lobbying to call gas ‘sustainable’ say lawyers

Environmental lawyers are urging EU leaders to resist lobbying efforts by companies that want fossil fuel gas labelled as ‘environmentally sustainable’ for investment purposes.
December 8, 2020

Keep UK fossil fuels in the ground to lead world on climate, says IPPR

A well-managed transition with investment in the low-carbon economy could create 1.6 million jobs, shared across the country, including 134,000 jobs in Scotland.
December 7, 2020

Scottish Episcopal Church sets 2030 net zero emissions target

The Scottish Episcopal Church, meeting at its frst ever online General Synod on 5 December 2020, has decided to set a 2030 net zero carbon emissions target.
December 5, 2020

Denmark cancels new oil and gas permits and sets date to end production

The political agreement allocates money to secure a just transition for impacted workers.
November 16, 2020

Faith institutions launch new wave of fossil fuel divestment

Forty-seven faith institutions from 21 countries, including nine institutions from the UK, have announced their divestment from fossil fuels as a practical response to the climate emergency. The commitments highlight need for governments to increase ambition on climate action, says Operation Noah.
October 27, 2020

New report warns post-pandemic stimulus packages may widen global inequalities

A new report from the Christian Aid warns that post-Covid stimulus packages could push poorer countries to turn to fossil fuels.
October 14, 2020

Methodist Council supports resolution on fossil fuel divestment

The Methodist Council has voted to support a motion calling for divestment from fossil fuel companies.
October 6, 2020

Christian environmental and development groups welcome Church of Scotland decision on net zero target

At the Church of Scotland 2020 General Assembly on 3 October, 2020, the Church’s Faith Impact Forum brought a proposal to the General Assembly ‘"or the Church to transition both locally and nationally to net zero carbon emissions by 2030."