search
fossil fuels
Trends
- 1Floods, haze and typhoons batter Asia as climate disasters mount●From floods across South and South-East Asia to toxic fire haze and typhoons battering East Asia, climate disasters are
Greenpeace says climate disasters are hitting millions across Asia, with floods sweeping South and South-East Asia, toxic fire haze spreading and typhoons battering East Asia. It blames fossil fuels for supercharging the chaos, leaving homes destroyed, harvests lost, communities cut off and families facing blackouts without power.
- 2Germany commits for first time to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045●Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels for first time with target of 2045
Germany has pledged for the first time to phase out fossil fuels, setting a target of 2045. The commitment marks a significant step in the country's energy transition, building on its existing climate neutrality goals. The pledge is drawing attention internationally as one of the most explicit timelines announced by a major industrial economy.
- 3Climate Activists Protest AI Data Centers and Amazon Gas Plant●Climate Activists Target AI Data Centers & Amazon's Plan to Build Largest U.S. Gas Power Plant
Climate activists are protesting the rapid expansion of AI data centers and Amazon's plan to build the largest gas power plant in the United States, arguing the facilities will drive up emissions and strain energy grids. Critics say tech companies' AI boom is quietly fueling fossil fuel growth despite corporate climate pledges. Supporters of the projects counter that new power capacity is needed to meet surging demand.
- 4Fossil fuel funding laid groundwork for Trump attacks on research, study finds▼Decades of fossil fuel influence paved way for Trump’s assault on university research, study says https://www. theguardi
A new study argues that decades of fossil fuel industry funding and influence over American universities helped prepare the ground for the Trump administration's current assault on university research, particularly climate science. The findings suggest industry ties compromised academic independence, leaving institutions vulnerable to political pressure. Commenters are sharing the report as evidence of long-term corporate shaping of US academic research.
- 5Solar and wind hit record 80% of Australia's grid demand●"Solar and wind generation meet record 80% of power demand on Australia’s national grid" # Australia # Energy # Renewabl
Renewable energy supplied a record 80% of power demand on Australia's national grid, according to a report in The Guardian. The milestone covers generation from solar and wind sources, marking the highest share yet recorded for the country's main electricity network and underscoring the pace of Australia's shift away from fossil fuels.
- 6Heat pump sales soar across Europe after electricity tax cuts●Heat pump sales soar across Europe after states cut electricity taxes, data shows https://www. theguardian.com/environme
Heat pump sales are rising sharply across Europe, a trend data links to governments cutting electricity taxes, according to a Guardian report. Lower running costs appear to be driving households to switch from gas heating, boosting uptake of the low-carbon technology and supporting national efforts to cut emissions and reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels.
- 7
New figures show the world added around 690 gigawatts of solar power capacity in 2025, according to reporting by pv magazine. The total underscores the continued rapid expansion of solar energy worldwide, as installations keep outpacing forecasts driven by falling costs and strong demand in major markets. Industry observers are weighing what the record-scale buildout means for grids, fossil fuel demand and global climate targets.
- 8
Germany has reached record levels of solar energy production, with photovoltaic output hitting unprecedented highs. The milestone underscores the country's continued expansion of renewable capacity as it works to phase out fossil fuels. Observers are highlighting the achievement as a sign of Germany's progress toward its climate and energy transition goals.
- 9
Environment America reports that California is using and storing more solar energy, reflecting the state's continued expansion of clean power capacity. The finding points to growth in both solar generation and battery storage, helping the state rely less on fossil fuels. Solar advocates are highlighting California's role as a national leader in the energy transition.
- 10
A profile piece examines the UN secretary-general's insistence on speaking bluntly about climate change, even when governments and institutions would prefer quieter diplomacy. António Guterres has repeatedly warned that the world faces a critical window to cut emissions, calling out fossil fuel expansion and urging richer nations to act faster. The article frames his outspokenness as a deliberate choice to keep climate urgency at the top of the global agenda.
- 11Fossil fuel influence enabled Trump's attacks on university research, study says●Decades of fossil fuel influence paved way for Trump’s assault on university research, study says https:// slrpnk.net/po
A new study argues that decades of fossil fuel industry funding and influence over American universities helped lay the groundwork for the Trump administration's current assaults on university research. The finding links corporate climate denial and industry-backed science on campus to today's political attacks on academic institutions, drawing attention on left-leaning social media.
- 12
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from the Suncor climate liability case, removing him from the court's consideration of whether oil giant Suncor can be sued over climate-related damages. The move leaves eight justices to weigh the matter and is drawing attention given ongoing scrutiny of justices' ties to fossil fuel interests and ethics questions surrounding the court.
- 13Saudi oil scientists helped write key UN climate reports●Saudi oil scientists ended up working on most important climate reports
Reporting by the Guardian reveals that scientists from Saudi Aramco and Saudi institutions took part in drafting major IPCC climate assessment reports, the scientific documents that underpin global climate policy. The story raises questions about how fossil fuel producing nations influence climate science and diplomacy, and has sparked debate about conflicts of interest in international scientific bodies.
- 14Campaign demands zero fossil fuel lobbyists at COP31▼Campaign calls for zero fossil fuel lobbyists in COP31 delegations
A campaign is calling for national delegations to the COP31 climate summit to exclude fossil fuel lobbyists entirely. The push aims to prevent oil, gas and coal industry representatives from influencing negotiations at the UN climate talks. Advocates argue industry presence undermines the credibility and ambition of the summit's outcomes.
- 15Old EV batteries seen as fix for Europe's wasted renewable energy▼‘A gold mine’: How old EV batteries could help prevent Europe from wasting solar and wind energy
Used electric vehicle batteries could be given a second life as large-scale storage, helping Europe hold on to the solar and wind power that is currently wasted when supply exceeds demand. Reporting describes the retired batteries as 'a gold mine' for the energy transition, since they can store cheap renewable electricity and release it when the grid needs it, easing curtailment and supporting Europe's shift away from fossil fuels.
- 16Next-generation geothermal energy seen challenging fossil fuels●Next-generation geothermal energy systems are coming for your fossil fuels... https:// cleantechnica.com/2026/09/26/g eo
CleanTechnica reports that next-generation geothermal energy systems are advancing as a serious competitor to fossil fuels in the United States. The piece focuses on US energy policy and the potential of newer geothermal technologies to deliver renewable, sustainable power at scale. Energy and climate commentators online are sharing the article, discussing geothermal's growing role in the renewables transition.
- 17Pro/Con: Wildfire seasons worsened by fossil fuel burning▼Pro/Con: Wildfire seasons are worsened by burning fossil fuels
The Duluth News Tribune has published a pro/con debate examining whether burning fossil fuels is making wildfire seasons worse. The piece presents arguments on both sides of the question, reflecting ongoing public discussion about the link between carbon emissions and increasingly severe and prolonged wildfire seasons.
- 18Fossil Fuel Industry Shifting Goalposts as Renewables Succeed●The Fossil Fuel Industry Keeps Shifting the Goalposts How denial tactics have evolved as renewable energy succeeds... Th
An analysis of fossil fuel industry messaging argues that climate denial tactics have evolved as renewable energy outperforms past predictions. It highlights a 2013 Australian Senate debate in which Barnaby Joyce dismissed a 5% solar target as impossible, contrasting that claim with how far solar has since grown. The piece frames this as a pattern of moving goalposts rather than engaging with evidence.
- 19
The European Union has ruled out new oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, reaffirming its position against fossil fuel expansion in the polar region. The move aligns with the bloc's climate commitments and its long-standing push to protect the environmentally sensitive Arctic from extractive industries. Commenters are weighing what the decision means for energy security, climate policy and the EU's role in Arctic affairs.
- 20Solar and wind cut Europe's electricity costs by 25%●»‘Decoupling from fossil fuel shocks’: Europe’s electricity made 25% cheaper thanks to # solar and # wind […] An analysi
An analysis by SolarPower Europe has found that solar and wind generation made Europe's electricity 25% cheaper and saved the continent more than €100 million per day by reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The report frames the shift as 'decoupling from fossil fuel shocks', arguing renewables are now delivering measurable savings for consumers and energy systems across Europe.
- 21
The US Energy Information Administration projects that solar power generation in Texas will overtake coal-fired generation in 2026. The forecast reflects rapid solar capacity additions across the state and continued declines in coal output. It would mark a significant milestone in the shift of the Texas grid, one of the largest power markets in the country, away from fossil fuels.
- 22Indigenous ownership claim questioned in Quebec pipeline debate●Later, re # FossilFuel news: Lauren on Marinvest's pipeline project in # quebec "People be like 'It's part Indigenous ow
Discussion around a pipeline project in Quebec is focusing on the claim that partial Indigenous ownership makes the project acceptable. Critics, citing voices like Janelle Lapointe, argue Indigenous communities are frequently coerced or strong-armed into buying into fossil fuel projects, and that minority stakes do not equal genuine consent or benefit.
- 23Fossil fuels vs. solar: Which should power Florida?▼Fossil fuels vs. solar: Which should power Florida to lower energy bills?
A debate is underway in Florida over which energy source — fossil fuels or solar power — would deliver lower electricity bills for residents. As the state weighs its energy future, the question of cost has become central, with natural gas long dominant but solar capacity growing rapidly in the Sunshine State.
- 24
German energy company RWE has commissioned a new 9.5-MW solar farm in the state of Hesse. The project adds to RWE's growing renewables portfolio as Germany continues its push to expand solar capacity and cut reliance on fossil fuels. Energy industry outlets reported the startup, highlighting the utility's ongoing investment in photovoltaic plants across the country.
- 25Gas Plants for AI Data Centres Called a Retirement Savings Risk▼Gas Power Plants for AI Data Centres Are a Risky Bet with Your Retirement Savings
Commentators are warning that the rush to build gas power plants to feed energy-hungry AI data centres could expose retirement and pension savings to serious risk. The argument is that utilities and investors are pouring money into new gas infrastructure on the assumption of endless AI-driven demand growth, a bet that could leave stranded assets and losses if demand or regulation shifts.
- 26Whitcomb Column Takes On Trump's Energy Policies▼Whitcomb: Trump’s Diesel Desperation; Solar Looks a Little Brighter; Rudy Cheeks
A commentary by Whitcomb argues that the Trump administration is doubling down on diesel amid pressure on energy policy, while solar power shows signs of brighter prospects. The piece also touches on Rudy Giuliani with a reference to 'Rudy Cheeks'. It frames the administration's fossil-fuel push as a sign of desperation as renewables gain ground.
- 27Canada Pension Plan criticised for gas power investments tied to AI data centres▼# AI # DataCentres # canada Gas Power Plants for AI Data Centres Are a Risky Bet with Your Retirement Savings The Canada
Critics are accusing the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board of risking the retirement savings of 22 million Canadians by backing gas power plants meant to serve AI data centres. The argument is that the pension fund should act in contributors' best interest, not gamble on fossil fuel infrastructure whose value could erode as clean energy advances and AI demand shifts.