Credit to Author: Johnna Crider| Date: Sun, 06 Mar 2022 16:49:27 +0000
Did Shell Oil Company change its mind about Russia? Well, it’s complicated — at least, according to Shell. When I saw the headline from the Wall Street Journal, especially after writing in another article about how Shell was one of three oil companies cutting ties with Russia, it felt like a slap in the face. […]
Credit to Author: EV News Today| Date: Sat, 05 Mar 2022 04:57:51 +0000
The EV news hose keeps flowing. Below are some hot EV news stories — and a few opinion pieces — from the past few days. Enjoy! Electric Cars, Vans, and Aircraft VinFast and Pininfarina detail VF 8 and VF 9 designs VinFast signs memorandum of understanding with LeasePlan for customer leasing options in Europe Opel […]
Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Fri, 04 Mar 2022 19:40:00 +0000
Spot the contradiction: oil majors with record profits while lower income households struggle to pay their bills. Can Europe act to level the playing field? BP recorded a profit of $12.8bn in 2021 after oil and gas prices surged in the second half of the year. For Shell, profits amounted to $19.3bn and Total Energies, $16bn. On the other hand, […]
Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Fri, 04 Mar 2022 04:57:59 +0000
NGOs also demand the country of origin for oil be made clear at petrol stations. The European Union should embargo all oil and gas imports from Russia in order to stop financing Putin’s war on Ukraine, say 25 European NGOs in a public appeal to leaders. The coalition is also demanding that the country of origin for […]
Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2022 06:00:58 +0000
These are dark and sad days. For Europe, for freedom, for democracy, and most importantly for the people of Ukraine. As the world looks on in horror at Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, Europe faces its biggest crisis in decades. As a European federation, we have partners in Ukraine. We offer them our wholehearted support and […]
Credit to Author: NRDC| Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2022 04:50:48 +0000
Press release courtesy of NRDC.
Credit to Author: NRDC| Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2022 04:50:48 +0000
WASHINGTON — In recent days, the oil and gas industry and its apologists have sought to exploit the Russian invasion of Ukraine by pushing for policies that would lock future generations into decades of more dependence on fossil fuels. Following is a statement from Manish Bapna, president and CEO of NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council): […]
Credit to Author: RMI| Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2022 20:23:59 +0000
Businesses and industries need a clearer picture of their GHG emissions footprint to achieve their climate and emissions goals Historically, companies looking to calculate their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have had to rely on self-reported data and estimates rather than primary data from supply chain partners. These best-guess estimates lead to inconsistencies and a lack […]
Credit to Author: George Harvey| Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2022 21:45:31 +0000
What is Russia’s invasion all about? Sorry, I think that is the wrong question. In my experience, bullies act out of weakness and fear. And it is clear to me that Putin is acting as a bully. So, I believe the real question is, “What is Putin afraid of?” If you look for answers to […]
Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2022 19:52:41 +0000
The latest research shows methane leaks are more dangerous to the environment than is generally believed.