Mexican oil production to decline rapidly after 2030: Tip of the iceberg?
It appears that Mexican oil production is predicted to fall off a cliff after 2030. It’s likely to be just the first shoe to drop in the next few years.
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‘Significant shift’ away from coal as most new steelmaking is now electric
GEM’s annual “Pedal to the Metal” report reveals that 93% of new steelmaking capacity announced thus far in 2024 promises to use lower emission electric arc furnaces (EAFs).
Last Week’s Tech Meltdown Is a Wake-Up Call
Citizens, for example, can make their homes and families more robust by subtracting the majority of digital devices monopolizing their attention and degrading their humanity.
Lessons from the Hurricane
The lesson in Beryl, the message from the weather gods of Vermont, is to stop relying on fragile money-based systems to meet your needs. Build real things. And that will keep you safe and secure when the power behind this whole system goes out.
New Surveys Should Be Concerning for US Climate Advocates
There’s only one word to describe the results of a new Climate Insights survey of public opinion by researchers at Stanford University and Resources for the Future (RFF)—CONCERNING! The obvious question facing both the climate and clean energy communities is what should be done about it.
Daniel Schmachtenberger: “Silicon Dreams and Carbon Nightmares: The Wide Boundary Impacts of AI”
Today, Daniel Schmachtenberger joins Nate to take a wide-boundary look at the true environmental risks embedded within the current promises of artificial intelligence.
Oil and Gas Leases on Federal Lands in Question as Lawmakers Eye Shale Collusion Allegations
Democratic representatives cite evidence of antitrust violations stemming from FTC investigation of ExxonMobil and Pioneer merger.
Is Shell’s exit from Nigeria a front to dodge legal responsibilities?
Nigerian activists believe Shell’s apparent end to its 87-year operation in the country is an effort to avoid its legal responsibilities while holding onto the potentially profitable side of the business.
Q&A: What does the ‘landmark’ Horse Hill judgment mean for UK fossil fuels?
Earlier this month, a years-long legal attempt by community and environmental groups to challenge a new oil project in Horse Hill, Surrey resulted in victory – with implications for all new fossil fuel projects in the UK.
Why the climate movement is actually close to winning
Despite widespread discouragement among climate activists, a tested blueprint for successful movements shows immense progress being made.
BC’s Toxic Coal Dust Invades Alberta
An Alberta study recently published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters highlights the transport of toxic coal dust downwind over the Rocky Mountains into southern Alberta’s watersheds and communities.
UN Chief Calls For Ban on Fossil Fuel Advertising
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on governments to ban fossil fuel advertising and warned creative agencies to stop working for the industry.
