Gas
“Maximum coal burn” to continue in Europe, says BofAML report
Falling coal prices could force up emissions, as coal replaces gas on the grid, says bank report
Crimea crisis forces EU to re-evaluate energy policies
It sounds an easy solution, but ditching Russian gas and replacing it with renewables is fraught with difficulties
China’s ‘war on smog’ won’t cut CO2 by much: research
Beijing’s efforts to cut smog to also cut CO2, but nationwide carbon emissions and air pollution likely to remain high until at least next decade.
Russia-Ukraine tension could be catalyst for EU 2030 targets
Tension with gas supplier Russia to spur push for domestic energy, but not only renewables would benefit
Ukraine crisis highlights EU’s fragile energy supply lines
Europe urged to invest in renewables to avoid being held to ransom by Russia over gas flow
EU energy utilities ‘risk demise’ by ignoring renewables revolution
Cash-strapped companies that built too many coal and gas plants are lobbying strongly against tough EU targets
Fracking in UK could fail because of bureaucracy: report
Producers might walk away unless govt cuts red tape, says consultancy
Methane capture equipment can cut fracking emissions by 99%
Methane capture equipment can ensure fugitive emissions from wells are dramatically reduced says study
California passes tough new fracking laws
Morning summary: controversial bill would give California the nation’s toughest regulation on shale gas exploration
Japan energy breakthrough could cause climate breakdown
Country’s success in pioneering the route to exploiting undersea methane stocks could be good news for a resource-hungry country, and bad news for an overheating planet
Shell: Gas can cut emissions faster than renewables
Oil multinational argues emphasis on renewables will give coal a greater shelf-life
UK report clears way for controversial ‘fracking’ gas extraction
Opposition concerned over localised environmental impact, seismic activity and effect of fresh gas supply on climate change targets.
Will volatile gas prices drive consumers to renewables?
With energy companies announcing yet another change in prices, could it be time for the UK to look towards an energy mix which includes more renewables?