Global coal production sees biggest decline in history

Global coal production fell by 6.2% last year. That's the largest annual decline on record. Consumption was down, too, for the second year in a row, falling 1.7%.

Malta's Declaration on a Mediterranean Zero Carbon Economy by 2030

Malta’s Valletta Declaration on a Mediterranean Zero Carbon Economy by 2030 is set to include green urban infrastructure as measures to combat climate change.

End of the road for fossil fuel vehicles by 2030, says Stanford study

Electrification and transport as a service will sweep across transportation industry, says Stanford University economist

England Had Its First Day Without Coal Since Industrial Revolution

For the first time since the Industrial Revolution, England went 24 hours without the use of coal for electricity. Britain hasn’t existed a full day without coal power since the 1882.

New hybrid plant combines batteries with gas turbine to cut pollution 60%

Two energy company in US announced that they had retrofitted a natural gas peaker plant with a 10 MW, 4.3 MWh battery installation to create the world’s first hybrid electric gas turbine.

European power companies: No new coal after 2020

Eurelectric, an industry body which represents 3,500 European utilities announced that its members will not invest in new-build coal-fired power plants after 2020.

Things that need to happen to keep global temperature rise below 2C

A new report released this week by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is the latest attempt to address the question of global warming.

New biofuel from wastewater slashes vehicle CO2 emissions by 80%

A car company and water management company have transformed wastewater into the alternative fuel. Powered with this biofuel, a vehicle could circumnavigate the globe 100 times.

Italy has already surpassed its renewable energy target for 2020

Over 17 percent of energy in Italy comes from renewable sources. The figure had reached 17.5 percent by the end of 2015, putting the country ahead of its target for 2020 five years early.

UK CO2 emissions fall to Victorian-era levels

According to newly released analysis by UK-based Carbon Brief there is a whopping 52% drop in coal consumption which leads to impressive drop in carbon emissions.

Etihad Airways saves 60,000 tonnes of fuel during 2016

Etihad Airways has continued to make improvements in the fuel efficiency of its fleet, resulting in substantial reductions in carbon dioxide emissions and reinforcing the sustainability credentials of the airline.

Investors Urged To Engage With Banks To Back Low-Carbon Transition

Investors are being urged to engage with banks using their voting rights to increase the role banks play in the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Sydney Airport achieves Level 3 carbon accreditation

Sydney Airport in Australia has been accredited at Level 3 of the Airports Council International’s Airport Carbon Accreditation program in recognition of its efforts to involve business partners in reducing its carbon footprint.

Danish energy giant commits to phasing out coal by 2023

Danish energy giant DONG has committed to phasing out coal from its energy mix by 2023. DONG has already reduced its coal dependence by 73% since 2006.

Cathay Pacific to cut emissions with switch to biofuels made from landfill rubbish

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific will switch to biofuels made from landfill rubbish on select long haul flights, reports said Tuesday, in an effort to cut harmful emissions.