fossil fuels

This is not only a question of political wishful thinking but also a good economics Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

Nations call for swift fossil fuel exit to tackle climate change

UAE Minister for Climate and the Environment Mariam Almheiri is pictured during an interview with Reuters in Washington, US, 9 May, 2023. REUTERS/Leah Millis
World+Biz

World not ready yet to 'switch off' fossil fuels, COP28 host UAE says

Frank Barry, left, and Timothy Lavin, right. Sketch: TBS
Thoughts

Climate needs an ally like Sultan Al Jaber

A long time exposure picture shows the nuclear power plant in Grohnde, Germany, March 5, 2013. Picture taken March 5, 2013. Photo :Reuters
Europe

Dutch plan two new nuclear power plants by 2035

FILE PHOTO: A view shows a shelved 1.6-gigawatt coal-fired power project in Uppur in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, India, October 12, 2021. Picture taken October 12, 2021. REUTERS/Sudarshan Varadhan
South Asia

India seeks COP27 deal to 'phase down' all fossil fuels

A view shows a shelved 1.6-gigawatt coal-fired power project in Uppur in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, India, October 12, 2021. Picture taken October 12, 2021. REUTERS/Sudarshan Varadhan
South Asia

India seeks COP27 deal to 'phase down' all fossil fuels

A recent study found that biomass burning (burning of leaves, wood, etc) is equally responsible as fossil fuel burning for black carbon emission, known to cause cancer. Photo: Reuters
Panorama

‘Biomass burning, high sulphur-containing gasoline are compounding air pollution’

Can we say ‘no’ to fuel subsidies?
Analysis

Can we say ‘no’ to fuel subsidies?

Photo: UNB
Global Economy

Global oil CEOs stress need for fossil fuels despite push for cleaner energy

Brenda Shaffer. Illustration: TBS
Thoughts

It’s time to be honest about fossil fuels’ role in energy transition

The Eiffel Tower is surrounded by a small-particle haze which hangs above the skyline in Paris, France, December 9, 2016 as the City of Light experienced the worst air pollution in a decade. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo
World+Biz

New WHO air-quality guidelines aim to cut deaths linked to fossil fuels

File Photo: US President-elect Joe Biden delivers a pre-Thanksgiving speech at his transition headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, US, November 25, 2020. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo
World+Biz

Biden poised to halt fossil fuel leasing on federal land

Pump jacks operate in front of a drilling rig in an oil field in Midland, Texas US August 22, 2018. Picture taken August 22, 2018. Photo:Reuters
Global Economy

Big Oil hits brakes on search for new fossil fuels