Focus on Politics
Subsea electricity links between UK and Europe approved
Ofgem approves five new subsea power lines, boosting UK’s wind power export to Europe and aiding energy security by 2032.
Nations to submit boosted climate plans at COP29: what’s at stake?
With COP29 underway, major emitters face pressure to enhance climate goals for the 1.5°C target, but most remain uncommitted.
UK urged to rule out allowing wind turbines ‘controlled by hostile states’
UK Government avoids ruling out wind turbines built by "hostile" states, amid concerns over energy security.
UK says £58bn climate finance tool to launch on London Stock Exchange
A $75B scheme to fund clean energy projects in poorer countries will launch on the London Stock Exchange.
Biden EPA to charge first-ever ‘methane fee’ for drilling waste by oil and gas companies
For the first time, oil and gas companies will face federal fees for methane emissions above certain levels under a new Biden EPA...
At COP29, development lenders set $120 billion climate finance goal for poorer countries
Global banks pledge $120B yearly climate aid by 2030, targeting low-income nations, boosting private sector investment.
COP29: UK’s Starmer sets out new 2035 climate goal
The UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain would cut greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035.
Court challenge begins against UK oil and gas field approvals
Environmental groups launch legal challenge to block North Sea oil fields, arguing UK failed to account for total emissions.
US dependence on Canada’s oil should deter Trump tariffs, industry says
Energy experts of Canada, the world's fourth-largest oil producer, expect no U.S. tariffs under Trump.
Neither effective nor fair: it’s time to replace Ottawa’s carbon tax
Opinion: A prudent move for Ottawa would be to replace the commodity-based carbon tax system with measures that are fairer and more effective.
