Paris changes everything The Paris Agreement constitutes a global turning point away from fossil fuels and toward 100% renewable energy. Read more
Editorial: No viable future for coal anywhere The UN climate conference in Paris last December decided to limit the temperature increase to well below 2°C/1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Read more
Paths to a sustainable agricultural system An integrated food and agricultural policy and changes in consumption patterns are holistic approaches needed to tackle emissions from agriculture. Read more
Targets aren’t enough, but gap can be closed Europe’s solar and wind initiatives, if both implemented, could increase Europe’s climate target of 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 to 60%. Read more
Coal kills across borders Every coal-fired power station switched off will bring great benefits that reach beyond national borders, for both human health and the climate. Read more
Europe’s biggest polluters Polish lignite plant Belchatow and British coal plant Drax dominate Europe’s most polluting point sources in 2014. Read more
A phase-out plan for coal in Europe Very old and high-emitting plants are easy to replace with renewables and improvements in energy efficiency. Read more
Lignite power developments in Europe Several European countries are investing in lignite mining, despite the fact that the industry faces declining profit margins in competition with low-carbon energy production. Read more
New watered-down EU air pollution targets Compared to the Commission’s proposal, the relaxed targets finally agreed by member states and parliament will result in thousands of additional cases of premature death. Read more
10 countries still breach EU’s air pollution limits Nitrogen oxides from transport and ammonia from agriculture are still being emitted above the legal limits of the NEC directive. Read more
Many ways to cut ship NOx emissions Establishing NOx Emission Control Areas would significantly reduce ship NOx emissions by 2040 – introducing economic instruments could cut emissions faster and further. Read more
OECD warns of rising costs of air pollution Outdoor air pollution could cause up to nine million premature deaths a year by 2060 and cost US$ 3.3 trillion annually as a result of sick days, healthcare expenditure and reduced agricultural output, unless action is taken. Read more
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