Fossil Fuels

COP28 approves deal on ‘transitioning away from fossil fuels’

Small island nations have said that the proposal does not speak specifically to fossil fuel phaseout and mitigation in a way that is needed.

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· Dec 13, 2023 · 09:13 pm
Russia’s oil production is in long-term decline – and the Ukraine war has only made things worse

In a country with complex reservoirs, ageing fields and a hostile climate, the lack of investment and access to technology will accelerate the fall.

Carole Nakhle, The Conversation
· Jul 09, 2022 · 09:30 pm
As LPG becomes more expensive, many in developing states like India are using dirtier alternatives

Sudden price changes in LPG typically see households revert to cooking with wood and charcoal, which can be gathered for free or bought in small amounts.

Tash Perros, The Conversation
&
Matthew Shupler, The Conversation
· Jun 02, 2022 · 01:30 pm

India’s transition to renewable energy could be jeopardised because of over-reliance on natural gas

As the country builds more supply infrastructure for gas, experts say its use must be limited to a ‘transition fuel’.

Flavia Lopes, IndiaSpend.com
· Oct 25, 2021 · 01:30 pm
Coal India workers are unhappy about new FDI policy. But it’s unlikely to attract foreign investors

Concerns about climate change, the lack of pricing freedom and the low calorific value of Indian coal are likely to discourage overseas investors.

Kuwar Singh, qz.com
· Sep 10, 2019 · 01:30 pm
Niti Aayog suggests limiting registration of fuel-dependent vehicles, encouraging electric cars

It claimed the country can conserve 64% of energy from the road sector and 37% in carbon emissions by transitioning to electric transportation.

Scroll Staff
· May 12, 2017 · 06:12 pm

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Russia’s oil production is in long-term decline – and the Ukraine war has only made things worse

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Indians are marginal polluters, so why should they cut back on coal use?

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