Emission reductions
Shell ordered to slash emissions 45% by 2030 in historic court ruling
This is the first time a company has been held legally liable for its contribution to climate change – setting a precedent for future lawsuits against the fossil fuel industry
Rio+20 Business Focus: Intel on how IT can cut carbon and boost profits
Embedding Information and communications technology (ICT) into your business strategy offers huge returns. Intel estimates ICT could cut 15% of global emissions by 2020.
Report: Biofuel investment better than electric vehicles for meeting renewable energy transport targets
Study calls for extra funding in domestic UK biofuel production to ensure EU road and rail cuts are achieved.
Shipping industry rails against inclusion in national climate change targets
Global trade needs a global framework through the UN, says International Chamber of Shipping.
Shipping braced to take a hit in Durban
Shipping has been targeted as a source of finance for the Green Climate Fund, but could a deal at Durban mean the industry ends up paying a disproportionate amount?
Emission intensity rise points to “dirty” global recovery
New analysis from Pricewaterhouse Coopers shows that carbon emissions grew faster than many countries economies last year, pointing towards a “dirty” global recovery.
CCS can capture revenues as well as emissions
Exporting CCS technology to heavy coal-using nations could be best route to returns for developed countries rather than abating their own carbon emissions
Shipping emissions should be included in UK carbon budgets
A report by the Committee on Climate Change urges for shipping emissions to be included in the UK’s carbon budgets, but says for really reduction in emissions and global deal must be agreed