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- 1Germany pledges to phase 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 date of 2045. The pledge, reported by the Guardian, marks a significant step in the country's climate policy and signals a planned end to reliance on coal, oil and gas. Reaction online has been largely focused on the ambition of the timeline and what it means for Europe's largest economy.
- 2Shell pollution linked to nearly quarter of global heatwaves, PM urged to act▼# UK Shell’s pollution responsible for nearly quarter of global heatwaves PM urged to make fossil fuel giants pay compen
A new claim ties Shell's oil pollution to nearly a quarter of global heatwaves, prompting calls for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to make fossil fuel companies pay compensation for extreme weather damage. Andy Burnham is associated with the campaign, and climate campaigners are urging the UK government to hold major polluters financially accountable for climate-related losses.
- 3Climate Activists Protest AI Data Centers and Amazon Gas Plant Plan●Climate Activists Target AI Data Centers & Amazon's Plan to Build Largest U.S. Gas Power Plant
Climate activists are directing protests at AI data centers and opposing Amazon's plan to build what would be the largest natural gas power plant in the United States. Campaigners argue the booming energy demands of artificial intelligence are driving new fossil fuel expansion, and coverage of the protests links the rapid growth of data center infrastructure to rising emissions and local environmental harm.
- 4War oil spills in Strait of Hormuz threaten reefs●Oil spills from war are spreading towards coral reefs and mangroves in the Strait of Hormuz. Fossil fuel dependence puts
Oil spills linked to the war are spreading through the Strait of Hormuz toward coral reefs and mangrove ecosystems, raising alarm among environmental groups. Greenpeace warns that fossil fuel dependence is placing people, nature and economies at risk, and is calling for a shift to clean, decentralised energy to prevent future damage.
- 5Wind and Solar Grow, But Fossil Fuels Rise Too▼Environment: Wind and solar are increasing but so are fossil fuels
Global energy analysis shows wind and solar power capacity and generation continuing to expand rapidly, yet fossil fuel use is rising at the same time rather than being displaced. Commentators note that growing overall energy demand means renewables are adding to supply instead of replacing coal, oil and gas, keeping emissions concerns alive despite record clean-energy investment.
- 6Governments 'captured' by fossil fuel industry, critics say●"Too many governments in the world have been captured by the fossil fuel industry and the petrostates. Taxpayers around
Commenters are arguing that many governments have been captured by the fossil fuel industry and petrostates, pointing to taxpayer-funded fossil fuel subsidies they put at roughly $4.5 trillion per year. The claim, shared with a Scientific American article, has drawn agreement from users who say public money is effectively financing the burning of coal, oil and gas worldwide.
- 7Why this summer's heat could get worse by 2027▼What’s behind this summer’s heat, and why 2027 could be worse # ElNiño ? # Climatechange ? All of the above? As we burn
Scientists and commentators are weighing what is driving this summer's extreme heat, pointing to a combination of El Niño conditions and long-term climate change caused by burning fossil fuels. Greenhouse gas emissions are pushing global temperatures higher, making heatwaves more frequent and intense, and some warn that 2027 could bring even worse conditions as these factors compound.
- 8Boulder climate lawsuit heads to US Supreme Court▼A landmark #Boulder climate case is heading to U. S. Supreme Court: What’s at stake? — Yvaine Ye (CU Boulder Today)
A climate lawsuit brought by the City of Boulder against fossil fuel companies is set to reach the US Supreme Court, according to reporting from CU Boulder Today. The case is considered a landmark in climate litigation, and observers are weighing what is at stake: whether cities can hold energy companies financially liable for local climate damages. The outcome could shape similar lawsuits across the country.
- 9Fossil fuel firms in line for billions in benefits after Trump donations●These Fossil-fuel firms in line for billions in benefits after answering Trump’s donation call. Senators’ report says ta
A report by US senators alleges that fossil fuel companies that answered Donald Trump's donation appeals now stand to receive billions in benefits, with taxpayers facing higher bills as a result. The report describes an arrangement between the president and major polluters, and the findings are being circulated widely amid ongoing debate over climate policy and industry influence in Washington.
- 10Next-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
Next-generation geothermal energy systems are being presented as a serious challenger to fossil fuels in the United States. A CleanTechnica article from September 2026 argues that advances in geothermal technology, combined with supportive US energy policy, could make geothermal a major renewable pillar, drawing attention from clean-energy advocates discussing US energy policy and the renewables transition.
- 11Saudi oil scientists helped author key UN climate reports●Saudi oil scientists ended up working on most important climate reports
Saudi Aramco scientists have contributed to IPCC climate reports, the UN assessments that shape global climate policy. Reporting by the Guardian highlights how oil company researchers ended up with roles in the world's most influential climate science documents, raising questions about conflicts of interest and industry influence over the scientific consensus on fossil fuels and global warming.
- 12California grid hits 56% renewable demand milestone●California grid reaches 56% renewable demand and nearly one-fifth of hours on clean energy
California's power grid has reached a point where renewables meet 56% of demand, with nearly one-fifth of hours running entirely on clean energy. The figures highlight the state's progress in shifting from fossil fuels toward solar, wind and other renewable sources, and are being cited as evidence that a large economy can operate increasingly on clean power.
- 13Fossil Fuel Industry Accused of Shifting Goalposts on Renewables●The Fossil Fuel Industry Keeps Shifting the Goalposts How denial tactics have evolved as renewable energy succeeds... Th
Commentary circulating online argues the fossil fuel industry keeps moving the goalposts as renewable energy outperforms past predictions. It revisits 2013 Australian Senate debate, when Barnaby Joyce dismissed a 5% solar target as impossible — a target later surpassed. Writers say climate denial tactics have evolved from rejecting renewables outright to questioning their scale and reliability, as solar and wind success makes outright denial harder to sustain.
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Power utilities are increasing their use of fossil fuels to keep up with rising electricity demand, according to a report by Public Health Watch. The development raises concerns about the impact on air quality and public health, as grids that might otherwise be shifting toward cleaner sources lean back on coal, oil and gas to meet consumption growth.
- 15Bangkok faces climate threat to millions of residents●RE: https:// flipboard.com/@bbcnews/top-sto ries-hc55lmo2z/-/a-SuOn1fW0SeGRhxUwJZcZ6Q%3Aa%3A3199692-%2F0 A big win for t
Bangkok, a city of tens of millions, is increasingly at risk from climate-related sea level rise and flooding, with warnings that many residents may eventually need to relocate. Commenters are framing the situation as a failure of political will, accusing oil industry interests and aligned politicians of delaying action on the emissions driving the crisis.
- 16Rhode Island Audubon Goes Solar to Cut Fossil Fuels▼RI Audubon goes solar in bid to eliminate fossil fuels
The Audubon Society of Rhode Island is moving to solar power as part of an effort to eliminate fossil fuels from its operations. The Providence Journal reports the conservation organization's switch, which aligns its energy use with its environmental mission. The move highlights how nonprofit groups in the region are investing in renewable energy to reduce reliance on oil and gas.