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- 1Germany commits for first time to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045●Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels for first time with target of 2045
Germany has for the first time formally committed to phasing out fossil fuels, setting a target year of 2045. The pledge, reported by the Guardian, marks a notable step for Europe's largest economy, which has historically leaned heavily on coal and gas. Climate campaigners are likely to press for details on how the target will be enforced and funded, while industry groups will watch the plan's impact on energy costs.
- 2Campaign demands zero fossil fuel lobbyists at COP31▼Campaign calls for zero fossil fuel lobbyists in COP31 delegations
A campaign is calling for national delegations at the COP31 climate summit to exclude fossil fuel lobbyists entirely. The demand targets the practice of oil, gas and coal industry representatives attending UN climate talks as part of official country delegations, a frequent point of controversy at previous summits. Activists argue their presence undermines negotiations aimed at phasing out fossil fuels.
- 3Pro/Con: Wildfire seasons worsened by fossil fuel burning▼Pro/Con: Wildfire seasons are worsened by burning fossil fuels
The Duluth News Tribune has published a pro/con debate examining whether burning fossil fuels is making wildfire seasons worse. The piece presents arguments on both sides of the question, reflecting ongoing public discussion about the link between carbon emissions and increasingly severe and prolonged wildfire seasons.
- 4Next-generation geothermal energy challenges fossil fuels●Next-generation geothermal energy systems are coming for your fossil fuels... https:// cleantechnica.com/2026/09/26/g eo
CleanTechnica reports that next-generation geothermal energy systems are advancing in the United States and increasingly positioning themselves as a direct alternative to fossil fuels. The article ties the technology's growth to US energy policy, arguing geothermal can deliver reliable, sustainable renewable power.
- 5Fossil Fuel Industry Shifting Goalposts as Solar Grows●The Fossil Fuel Industry Keeps Shifting the Goalposts How denial tactics have evolved as renewable energy succeeds... Th
Commentators are revisiting how fossil fuel interests have repeatedly moved the goalposts on renewable energy targets. A pointed example: in February 2013, Australian senator Barnaby Joyce dismissed a 5% solar target as impossible during a Senate renewable energy debate. The argument is that as denial tactics fail and renewables exceed expectations, opponents pivot to new objections rather than accepting clean energy's success.
- 6Quebec pipeline's partial Indigenous ownership sparks debate●Later, re # FossilFuel news: Lauren on Marinvest's pipeline project in # quebec "People be like 'It's part Indigenous ow
Discussion is growing around Marinvest's pipeline project in Quebec after commentary questioned claims that partial Indigenous ownership makes the project acceptable. Critics, pointing to voices like activist Janelle Lapointe, argue Indigenous communities are often coerced or strong-armed into buying into fossil fuel projects rather than genuinely benefiting. The debate fits into wider fossil fuel and Indigenous rights conversations.
- 7Solar and wind cut Europe's electricity costs by 25%●»‘Decoupling from fossil fuel shocks’: Europe’s electricity made 25% cheaper thanks to # solar and # wind […] An analysi
An analysis by SolarPower Europe has found that solar and wind generation made Europe's electricity 25% cheaper and saved the continent more than €100 million per day by reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The report frames the shift as 'decoupling from fossil fuel shocks', arguing renewables are now delivering measurable savings for consumers and energy systems across Europe.