Fossil fuels ExxonMobil sues California over climate disclosure laws, launches carbon accounting coalition “Nothing says climate progress like ExxonMobil and ADNOC Group explaining carbon accounting to the rest of us." Melodie Michel 27 October 2025
Carbon removals Study: Fossil fuel sector should cover around 20% of necessary direct air carbon removal investment “It is both fair and feasible that a portion of their windfall is used to fund technologies that will help clean up the damage they have caused.” Melodie Michel 24 October 2025
State of Climate Action ‘All systems flashing red’ as no sector is on track to meet climate goals “A decade of delay has dangerously narrowed the path to 1.5°C." Melodie Michel 22 October 2025
Fossil fuels Historic motion paves way for fossil fuel phase-out; AI enables oil production ramp-up IUCN members have just adopted the strongest language on fossil fuels and the climate crisis. Melodie Michel 17 October 2025
Energy Transition Fossil fuel production plans widely inconsistent with Paris Agreement “The increase in fossil fuel expansion plans over the last two years is alarming." Melodie Michel 22 September 2025
Energy Transition Existing clean power technologies can replace 75% of fossil fuel demand Renewables now attract twice as much investment as fossil fuels – 3.6 times more in the case of China. Melodie Michel 16 September 2025
Energy Transition Clean hydrogen growth ‘not yet meeting expectations’: IEA Up to 37 million tonnes of annual clean hydrogen could enter the market by 2030 – down nearly 25% from previous forecasts. Melodie Michel 12 September 2025
Energy Transition Fossil fuels focus hinders EU cleantech investment and climate transition In 2023, the EU faced a climate investment gap of €344 billion. Melodie Michel 03 September 2025
Data and Technology Climate TRACE data shows global emissions are still rising (slightly) in 2025 But power sector emissions have started to decline. Melodie Michel 01 September 2025
Energy Transition Is the financial sector really moving away from fossil fuels? “The reality is that the economics are not in favour of more oil and gas production." Melodie Michel 21 August 2025