Fossil fuels and COP26: The COP26 cover decision calls for a “phase-out of inefficient fossil fuel subsidies”. Why phase out subsidies rather than fossil fuels?
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Coal and COP26: The Glasgow climate debacle, part 1
Coal and COP26 – why did the COP26 cover decision mention a “phasedown” of coal, but made no mention of oil or gas?
Oilwatch International demands Real Zero, not Net Zero
By Chris Lang Oilwatch was formed in February 1996 in Quito, Ecuador. It is a network of organisations with members in more than fifty countries around the world. Oilwatch aims to stop the expansion of fossil fuel operations and works with local communities affected by oil, gas, and coal activities.
New Greenpeace Italy report: Eni’s carbon neutral fossil fuel claims exposed as greenwash. With offsets from the Luangwa Community Forests Project in Zambia
By Chris Lang Earlier this year, Greenpeace Italy commissioned a report to review the Luangwa Community Forests Project in Zambia. The Italian oil and gas corporation Eni has committed to buy carbon credits from the project until 2038. In August 2021, Eni became the latest company to claim to have delivered “carbon neutral” liquefied natural…
Dutch Advertising Watchdog rules Shell’s “CO2 Neutral” campaign is greenwash
The Dutch Advertising Code Commission has ruled that Shell’s CO2 neutral adverts are misleading.