Show threadEric Maugendre about carbon3d ago

“The UK’s #netZero 2050 framing isn’t just delaying urgent action, it normalises ecological breakdown while maintaining the illusion of responsible stewardship. It worsens climate impacts and undermines preparedness by presenting inadequate measures as 1.5°C compatible. A fundamental rethink of the UK’s climate policy requires a consensus that is grounded in equity, scientific integrity and transformative ambition.”

Kevin Anderson, Chris Jones, Gaurav Gharde: https://theconversation.com/the-uks-year-of-climate-u-turns-exposes-a-deeper-failure-254499 via @markhburton

#climateDebt #climateChange #GHG #UK #Britain #history

The UK’s year of climate U-turns exposes a deeper failure

Breaking free of the dangerous pretence that current efforts suffice demands a fundamental rethink of the UK’s climate policy consensus.

The Conversation
BellingenNSW4d ago

What climate pollution?
The UN to ensure Australian compliance with international law
The right to a healthy environment as mandated by international law

"A UN special rapporteur has intervened in Australia's decision to extend Woodside's North West Shelf gas project by another 40 years. Australia did not adequately consider the climate impacts of extending its largest gas project, an independent United Nations expert has told the Federal Court."

"We are living a triple planetary crisis, not only climate change, but also biodiversity loss and toxic pollution...The project's emissions — the third-highest in Australia — were likely causing irreversible damage to the World Heritage site, Murujuga, home to some of the world's oldest known rock carvings."

"As recently as last month, Australia was one of 141 countries to endorse a landmark resolution by the International Court of Justice, which found that states had a legal imperative to consider climate in their environmental impact assessments." >>
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-04/un-special-rapporteur-woodside-north-west-shelf/106724220
#FossilFuels #climate #GHG #EPBCAct #UN #IndigenousPeoples #oilandGas #HumanRights #RockArt #FARA #biodiversity #environment #pollution #harm #burrup #Murujuga #law #RuleOfLaw

UN envoy intervenes in Woodside gas plant challenge

An independent expert has urged Australia to "make sure that things are done properly", while Woodside pushed back against her involvement.

The-144d ago
How methane policy will make or break the climate crisis
#Environment #Methane #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming #GreenhouseGases #NetZero #Pollution #EnergyPolicy #Agriculture #Emissions #ClimateAction #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #GHG
https://the-14.com/how-methane-policy-will-make-or-break-the-climate-crisis/
How methane policy will make or break the climate crisis | The-14

Methane emissions remain high worldwide as weak enforcement and policy gaps threaten climate goals. Can stronger action help slow global warming?

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Huopa5d ago

Global Greenhouse Emissions have not increased in the last 12 months. This is absolutely amazing!
https://climatetrace.org/news/climate-trace-releases-february-2026-emissions-data

#GHG #GreenhouseEmissions #ClimateChange #ClimateScience

Climate TRACE Releases February 2026 Emissions Data

April release 5.6.0 includes monthly emissions data through February 2026.

Climate TRACE
Palm Oil DetectivesMay 30

#Study finds top 10% of wealthiest people in #USA and #China cause two thirds of #GHG emissions. Robust #climate policies urgently and a #wealthtax needed to counteract pure #greed 💰🧐🤑 🤮#ClimateActionNow 🏭🛢️ #Boycott4Wildlife

https://palmoildetectives.com/2026/01/07/worlds-wealthiest-people-drive-global-warming/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

World's Wealthiest People Drive Two Thirds of Global Warming Palm Oil Detectives

Wealthiest people in USA and China responsible for 2/3 of global warming since 1990. Climate policies needed to target the richest people on the planet now!

Palm Oil Detectives
Show threadEric Maugendre about carbonMay 25

#Gas infrastructure:
"Everyone loses in this deal – except the oil and gas companies already cashing in big. In countries like Italy and the UK, consumers’ bills will increase, and Europe’s energy dependence will get worse. Far from putting Europe on the path of energy security, TotalEnergies and EPH will be engineering further dependency on fossil gas in general and LNG."

New report: https://beyondfossilfuels.org/2026/05/20/risky-venture-how-a-new-totalenergies-eph-joint-venture-is-rigging-the-game-against-europes-energy-transition/

#subsidies #climateChange #oilAndGas #fossilFuels #banks #GHG #carbon #TotalEnergies

RISKY VENTURE: How a new TotalEnergies & EPH joint venture is rigging the game against Europe’s energy transition

The recently announced TotalEnergies and EPH’s joint venture – named TTEP – will effectively lead to the emergence of a new fossil gas giant, deepening Europe’s dependence on costly imported fossil gas, increasing energy bills and slowing down Europe’s clean energy transition. These are among the key findings of Beyond Fossil Fuels’ report  RISKY VENTURE: How a new TotalEnergies & EPH joint venture is rigging the game against Europe’s energy transition. TotalEnergies intends to use the joint venture to dispose of two million tonnes per annum of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), which is subject to well-known price volatility and environmental impacts. Based on 2025 generation figures, BFF estimates that in the coming five years the joint venture will produce climate emissions rivaling those Ireland or Denmark produce in a year. The report debunks the so-called “flexibility” narrative pushed by both companies, and highlights the climate, geopolitical and financial risks associated with this endeavour.

Beyond Fossil Fuels
Via BalticaMay 23

The #government of #Estonia has approved a new #climate law, sending the draft bill to #parliament for debate. The #legislation establishes #GHG emission reduction targets for 2030, 2035, and 2040. The Confederation of Estonian #Employers opposes the law in current form.

https://viabaltica.fi/estonia-government-approves-new-climate-law/

Estonia: Government approves new climate law

The Estonian government has approved a new climate law, sending the draft bill to the country’s parliament, the Riigikogu, for consideration, ERR reports. The legislation establishes general…

Via Baltica
ByrnejmfMay 16
#ClimateEmergency is absolutely fixable since the rich can afford to dramatically reduce their #GHG emissions.
Palm Oil DetectivesMay 15
#Study finds top 10% of wealthiest people in #USA and #China cause two thirds of #GHG emissions. Robust #climate policies urgently and a #wealthtax needed to counteract pure #greed 💰🧐🤑 🤮#ClimateActionNow 🏭🛢️ #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives https://palmoildetectives.com/2026/01/07/worlds-wealthiest-have-driven-two-thirds-of-global-warming-since-1990/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
Show threadKadeMay 14

@palmoildetectives

#News: Cornell researchers have developed a viable method to extract #gold from #ewaste. They can convert #CO2 into #gold, tackling both electronic waste and #GHG emissions. #BoycottGold @palmoildetectives #BoycottGold4Yanomami https://wp.me/pcFhgU-9PR?utm_source=ma
THIS IS ABSOLUTE BULLSHIT, C02 CAN NOT BE TURNED INTO GOLD.