Carbon budgets
Everything filed under emissions in our climate change coverage, the 15 reports filed on it so far.
Techno-optimist climate scientists less likely to act personally
A global survey of over 9,000 scientists finds those who believe technology will solve climate change are significantly less likely to adopt...
Saildrone autonomous vessel begins Southern Ocean carbon survey
An uncrewed, wind-powered Saildrone has embarked on a 22,000km circumnavigation of Antarctica to collect critical data on ocean and atmospheric...
Valve Leaks Pose Major Emissions Risk for Energy Transition
A report from engineering firm Score Group warns that leaking valves in carbon capture, LNG, and gas storage systems are a significant, under-managed...
Heathrow expansion breaches UK carbon laws, report says
A Friends of the Earth report, using Tyndall Centre analysis, says Heathrow's £49bn third runway plan breaks UK climate laws.
China's CO2 emissions fell 1% in Q2 2026
China's carbon dioxide output declined by 1% in the second quarter of 2026, driven by a sharp 9% drop in oil consumption, according to an analysis by...
Data Centres Emit More Than ExxonMobil’s UK Operations
Two large data centre projects in the UK are projected to emit more carbon annually than ExxonMobil’s UK operations, prompting environmental scrutiny...
SLB named reservoir partner for Norwegian Havstjerne CO₂ project
SLB appointed as strategic reservoir partner for the Havstjerne offshore carbon storage project, which will store CO₂ from European industrial...
Countries Seek Ocean Roadmap at COP31 as Marine Heat Breaks Records
A group of countries is pushing for the UN COP31 summit to deliver meaningful commitments to protect marine ecosystems as record-breaking ocean...
Schott Abandons Climate-Neutral Production Goal in Favor of Science-Based Targets
German multinational Schott has discontinued its internal goal of achieving carbon-neutral production by 2030, shifting focus towards reducing...
Scientists and industry clash over GHG Protocol forest carbon rules
A senior figure involved in setting standards for forest carbon emissions has resigned, citing fundamental disagreements over scientific integrity.
Land-use Emissions Fall by a Third This Century, Despite Fossil Fuel Emissions Rise
A recent report by the Global Carbon Budget notes a significant decrease in land-use change emissions since the late 1990s, with a steep drop in...
Advertising's Hidden Role in Fueling Climate Crisis
A lack of regulation in the advertising industry is contributing to the climate crisis by promoting high-carbon lifestyles and activities, such as...
Carbon Capture and Storage: A Key Technology in the Quest for Net-Zero Emissions
The role of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in achieving net-zero emissions is a topic of ongoing debate. While some see it as a critical technology...
China's 15th Five-Year Plan for Coal: A Mixed Message for Climate Action
China's new five-year plan for coal emphasizes the importance of the fuel in the country's energy system, but also discusses the need for a 'green...
Weaker UK EV targets could raise consumer costs by £3bn annually by 2030
A potential weakening of the UK's electric vehicle (EV) sales targets could cost consumers an additional £3bn per year by 2030, increase oil imports...