Jan 12, 2017 – While Donald Trump is trying to reverse US climate policy in recent years, individual states are repeatedly torpedoing Trump’s agenda. With a new venture, New York City now wants to sue several oil companies for damages due to climate change and withdraw from oil investments. The claims for damages are directed … Read more
– According to the EEA, the increased use of photovoltaics, wind and biomass in electricity production in the EU led to a significant reduction in climate-damaging greenhouse gases between 2005 and 2018. That is not the only advantage of switching from fossil to renewable energy sources: The growth in renewables since 2005 has also reduced … Read more
Shortly before the US election, the president extends a drilling ban off the east coast. The measure is in contrast to his other energy policy. His challenger Joe Biden suspects an election maneuver. US President Donald Trump has extended a moratorium on oil drilling off the coast of the state of Florida by ten years … Read more