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📍daily insights from the climate summit
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Seven out of 10 nature targets have little likelihood of being met by 2030
Office for Environmental Protection says progress off track. Enabling nature to provide flood mitigation across whole landscapes is a particularly marked shortfall.
Office for Environmental Protection says progress off track. Enabling nature to provide flood mitigation across whole landscapes is a particularly marked shortfall.
Government’s wildlife targets will be missed in England, watchdog says
Seven out of 10 targets have little likelihood of being met by 2030, Office for Environmental Protection says
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January 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Seven out of 10 nature targets have little likelihood of being met by 2030
Office for Environmental Protection says progress off track. Enabling nature to provide flood mitigation across whole landscapes is a particularly marked shortfall.
Office for Environmental Protection says progress off track. Enabling nature to provide flood mitigation across whole landscapes is a particularly marked shortfall.
Petrol stations set to stop selling diesel fuel by 2030
Analysis by New AutoMotive suggests some filling stations in London will stop selling diesel within the next four years as demand dwindles.
Analysis by New AutoMotive suggests some filling stations in London will stop selling diesel within the next four years as demand dwindles.
Some petrol stations set to stop selling diesel fuel by 2030
London is expected to be the UK’s first city with no diesel cars
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January 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Petrol stations set to stop selling diesel fuel by 2030
Analysis by New AutoMotive suggests some filling stations in London will stop selling diesel within the next four years as demand dwindles.
Analysis by New AutoMotive suggests some filling stations in London will stop selling diesel within the next four years as demand dwindles.
Renewables Allocation Round 7 explainer
What's the relationship between wholesale and strike price?
And why is it more reasonable to compare with capital cost of procusing any new MW of generation capacity today.
What's the relationship between wholesale and strike price?
And why is it more reasonable to compare with capital cost of procusing any new MW of generation capacity today.
January 13, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Renewables Allocation Round 7 explainer
What's the relationship between wholesale and strike price?
And why is it more reasonable to compare with capital cost of procusing any new MW of generation capacity today.
What's the relationship between wholesale and strike price?
And why is it more reasonable to compare with capital cost of procusing any new MW of generation capacity today.
Wind farms cut power prices by almost 1/3 in 2025
2025 av price of electricity on day-ahead markets = £8️⃣3️⃣/MWh
Without wind farms = up to £1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣/MWh
❗That's 46% higher without wind power❗
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2025 av price of electricity on day-ahead markets = £8️⃣3️⃣/MWh
Without wind farms = up to £1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣/MWh
❗That's 46% higher without wind power❗
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Wind farms cut power prices by almost a third in 2025
Data shows growing trend of renewables cutting day-ahead wholesale prices by pushing out gas power plants
eciu.net
January 13, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Wind farms cut power prices by almost 1/3 in 2025
2025 av price of electricity on day-ahead markets = £8️⃣3️⃣/MWh
Without wind farms = up to £1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣/MWh
❗That's 46% higher without wind power❗
eciu.net/media/press...
2025 av price of electricity on day-ahead markets = £8️⃣3️⃣/MWh
Without wind farms = up to £1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣/MWh
❗That's 46% higher without wind power❗
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GM CEO says EVs still the 'end game'
GM still sees battery-powered vehicles as “the end game.” says CEO despite Trump efforts to slow transition.
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GM still sees battery-powered vehicles as “the end game.” says CEO despite Trump efforts to slow transition.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
GM CEO says EVs still the 'end game'
GM still sees battery-powered vehicles as “the end game.” says CEO despite Trump efforts to slow transition.
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GM still sees battery-powered vehicles as “the end game.” says CEO despite Trump efforts to slow transition.
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Government risks missing critical window for tree planting
New analysis suggests increased tree planting in the next five years is vital to realise flood protection benefits and progress on climate, nature and water targets.
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New analysis suggests increased tree planting in the next five years is vital to realise flood protection benefits and progress on climate, nature and water targets.
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Government risks missing critical window for tree planting: analysis
New analysis suggests increased tree planting in the next five years is vital to realise flood protection benefits and progress on climate, nature and water targets
eciu.net
January 13, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Government risks missing critical window for tree planting
New analysis suggests increased tree planting in the next five years is vital to realise flood protection benefits and progress on climate, nature and water targets.
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New analysis suggests increased tree planting in the next five years is vital to realise flood protection benefits and progress on climate, nature and water targets.
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1️⃣ 🇨🇳 China is the world’s largest emitter – but the direction of travel is changing.
China’s CO₂ emissions ⬇️ 2.5% between Jan–Nov 2025, the first sustained decline outside Covid 📉, acc Carbon Monitor
China’s CO₂ emissions ⬇️ 2.5% between Jan–Nov 2025, the first sustained decline outside Covid 📉, acc Carbon Monitor
January 13, 2026 at 1:42 PM
1️⃣ 🇨🇳 China is the world’s largest emitter – but the direction of travel is changing.
China’s CO₂ emissions ⬇️ 2.5% between Jan–Nov 2025, the first sustained decline outside Covid 📉, acc Carbon Monitor
China’s CO₂ emissions ⬇️ 2.5% between Jan–Nov 2025, the first sustained decline outside Covid 📉, acc Carbon Monitor
US frackers were already facing a global oil supply glut. Trump’s Venezuelan dream could make it worse
It will take years for Venezuela’s production to ramp up, but Trump has made clear he wants firms to move quickly.
It will take years for Venezuela’s production to ramp up, but Trump has made clear he wants firms to move quickly.
US frackers were already facing a global oil supply glut. Trump’s Venezuelan dream could make it worse
Picture is as murky as a barrel of oil, with US companies in 2026 expecting their first production drop in four years
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January 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
US frackers were already facing a global oil supply glut. Trump’s Venezuelan dream could make it worse
It will take years for Venezuela’s production to ramp up, but Trump has made clear he wants firms to move quickly.
It will take years for Venezuela’s production to ramp up, but Trump has made clear he wants firms to move quickly.
The average price of electricity traded on day-ahead markets last year was around £83 per MWh, but could have been £121 per MWh, were it not for British windfarms limiting role of gas power plants in setting prices, according to @eciu.net analysis.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:40 PM
The average price of electricity traded on day-ahead markets last year was around £83 per MWh, but could have been £121 per MWh, were it not for British windfarms limiting role of gas power plants in setting prices, according to @eciu.net analysis.
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Trump’s move to pull US from key UN climate treaty may be illegal, experts say
Former head lawyer for the US state department says Trump does not have authority to pull the US from the world’s most important climate treaty.
@dharna.bsky.social.
Former head lawyer for the US state department says Trump does not have authority to pull the US from the world’s most important climate treaty.
@dharna.bsky.social.
Trump’s move to pull US from key UN climate treaty may be illegal, experts say
President’s memo stating US ‘shall withdraw’ from UNFCCC marks first time any country has tried to exit the agreement
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January 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Trump’s move to pull US from key UN climate treaty may be illegal, experts say
Former head lawyer for the US state department says Trump does not have authority to pull the US from the world’s most important climate treaty.
@dharna.bsky.social.
Former head lawyer for the US state department says Trump does not have authority to pull the US from the world’s most important climate treaty.
@dharna.bsky.social.
Ten years after the Paris Agreement was endorsed by nearly 200 countries, the world is in a markedly different place. A decade ago, the world was heading for around 4°C of heating by 2100; today, that projection is closer to 2.6°C.
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10 Years Post-Paris: A decade that defied predictions
The 2015 Paris Agreement changed the course of climate politics. On its 10th anniversary, we look at progress across clean energy, policy, emissions, jobs and more.
eciu.net
January 13, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Ten years after the Paris Agreement was endorsed by nearly 200 countries, the world is in a markedly different place. A decade ago, the world was heading for around 4°C of heating by 2100; today, that projection is closer to 2.6°C.
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AR7 happening tomorrow.
So, what are Contracts for Difference (CfDs)?
Theygive low carbon generators a fixed 'strike price' =
⬇️ exposure to volatile wholesale markets
When prices are high, generators pay consumers back.
During the gas crisis, CfDs cut av bill by £18
So, what are Contracts for Difference (CfDs)?
Theygive low carbon generators a fixed 'strike price' =
⬇️ exposure to volatile wholesale markets
When prices are high, generators pay consumers back.
During the gas crisis, CfDs cut av bill by £18
January 13, 2026 at 11:19 AM
AR7 happening tomorrow.
So, what are Contracts for Difference (CfDs)?
Theygive low carbon generators a fixed 'strike price' =
⬇️ exposure to volatile wholesale markets
When prices are high, generators pay consumers back.
During the gas crisis, CfDs cut av bill by £18
So, what are Contracts for Difference (CfDs)?
Theygive low carbon generators a fixed 'strike price' =
⬇️ exposure to volatile wholesale markets
When prices are high, generators pay consumers back.
During the gas crisis, CfDs cut av bill by £18
India to achieve target of 500 GW renewable energy by 2030
Minister of Commerce and Industry says India set to achieve target of 500 GW renewable energy by 2030.
Minister of Commerce and Industry says India set to achieve target of 500 GW renewable energy by 2030.
India to achieve target of 500 GW renewable energy by 2030, says Union minister Piyush Goyal
India Renewable Energy: Central government schemes like PM Surya Ghar and PM Kusum empower citizens and farmers with solar power. Gujarat's own target of 100GW by 2030 will significantly contribute…
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January 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM
India to achieve target of 500 GW renewable energy by 2030
Minister of Commerce and Industry says India set to achieve target of 500 GW renewable energy by 2030.
Minister of Commerce and Industry says India set to achieve target of 500 GW renewable energy by 2030.
🔎3%
Electricity generated by coal plants fell by 3 per cent in India and 1.6 per cent in China last year.
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Electricity generated by coal plants fell by 3 per cent in India and 1.6 per cent in China last year.
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Coal power falls in China and India for first time in decades
The shift, driven by record installations and softer demand growth, could mark a turning point for the world’s two biggest coal users
www.independent.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 10:49 AM
🔎3%
Electricity generated by coal plants fell by 3 per cent in India and 1.6 per cent in China last year.
www.independent.co.uk/climate-cha...
Electricity generated by coal plants fell by 3 per cent in India and 1.6 per cent in China last year.
www.independent.co.uk/climate-cha...
Commenting on the release of a report by the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) warning that the Government risks missing key nature targets, Tom Cantillon, @eciu.net said:
"Nature has a vital role to play in going for growth."
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"Nature has a vital role to play in going for growth."
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January 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Commenting on the release of a report by the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) warning that the Government risks missing key nature targets, Tom Cantillon, @eciu.net said:
"Nature has a vital role to play in going for growth."
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"Nature has a vital role to play in going for growth."
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Coal power falls in India and China
Coal-fired power generation fell in both China and India in 2025 as clean energy grew fast enough in both countries to meet rising electricity demand.
@stuti.bsky.social
Coal-fired power generation fell in both China and India in 2025 as clean energy grew fast enough in both countries to meet rising electricity demand.
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Coal power falls in China and India for first time in decades
The shift, driven by record installations and softer demand growth, could mark a turning point for the world’s two biggest coal users
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January 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Coal power falls in India and China
Coal-fired power generation fell in both China and India in 2025 as clean energy grew fast enough in both countries to meet rising electricity demand.
@stuti.bsky.social
Coal-fired power generation fell in both China and India in 2025 as clean energy grew fast enough in both countries to meet rising electricity demand.
@stuti.bsky.social
Commenting on analysis by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) on the cost of net zero, @jessralston.bsky.social, @eciu.net said:
“Accelerating the roll out of British renewables and net zero technologies like heat pumps means greater energy security."
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“Accelerating the roll out of British renewables and net zero technologies like heat pumps means greater energy security."
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January 13, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Commenting on analysis by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) on the cost of net zero, @jessralston.bsky.social, @eciu.net said:
“Accelerating the roll out of British renewables and net zero technologies like heat pumps means greater energy security."
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“Accelerating the roll out of British renewables and net zero technologies like heat pumps means greater energy security."
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Over 70% of carbon removal from new trees up to 2050 will come from trees planted within the next five years, new analysis shows.
Tom Cantillon, @eciu.net said: “The public are all for restoring British nature and more trees."
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Tom Cantillon, @eciu.net said: “The public are all for restoring British nature and more trees."
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January 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Over 70% of carbon removal from new trees up to 2050 will come from trees planted within the next five years, new analysis shows.
Tom Cantillon, @eciu.net said: “The public are all for restoring British nature and more trees."
eciu.net/media/press...
Tom Cantillon, @eciu.net said: “The public are all for restoring British nature and more trees."
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UK risks missing climate targets without rapid tree planting
Analysis has found that more than 70% of carbon removal from new trees up to 2050 will come from those planted within the next 5 years, but the UK is currently behind on its tree planting targets within this time frame.
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Analysis has found that more than 70% of carbon removal from new trees up to 2050 will come from those planted within the next 5 years, but the UK is currently behind on its tree planting targets within this time frame.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM
UK risks missing climate targets without rapid tree planting
Analysis has found that more than 70% of carbon removal from new trees up to 2050 will come from those planted within the next 5 years, but the UK is currently behind on its tree planting targets within this time frame.
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Analysis has found that more than 70% of carbon removal from new trees up to 2050 will come from those planted within the next 5 years, but the UK is currently behind on its tree planting targets within this time frame.
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‘Trees are a national security issue. We’re not planting enough’
The heads of Natural England and the Forestry Commission have come together to call for more conifers to be planted to meet future demand.
@Ben_Spencer
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The heads of Natural England and the Forestry Commission have come together to call for more conifers to be planted to meet future demand.
@Ben_Spencer
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January 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM
‘Trees are a national security issue. We’re not planting enough’
The heads of Natural England and the Forestry Commission have come together to call for more conifers to be planted to meet future demand.
@Ben_Spencer
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The heads of Natural England and the Forestry Commission have come together to call for more conifers to be planted to meet future demand.
@Ben_Spencer
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Freedom from China? The mine at the centre of Europe’s push for rare earth metals
Swedish producer is trying to to accelerate the process of extracting the elements vital for hi-tech products.
@lisaocarroll.bsky.social
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Swedish producer is trying to to accelerate the process of extracting the elements vital for hi-tech products.
@lisaocarroll.bsky.social
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January 12, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Freedom from China? The mine at the centre of Europe’s push for rare earth metals
Swedish producer is trying to to accelerate the process of extracting the elements vital for hi-tech products.
@lisaocarroll.bsky.social
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Swedish producer is trying to to accelerate the process of extracting the elements vital for hi-tech products.
@lisaocarroll.bsky.social
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The cold logic of Trump’s quest to carve up the globe
This race for rare earth minerals will define the 21st century.
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This race for rare earth minerals will define the 21st century.
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January 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM
The cold logic of Trump’s quest to carve up the globe
This race for rare earth minerals will define the 21st century.
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This race for rare earth minerals will define the 21st century.
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Woodland covers just 13.5 per cent of the UK landmass, compared with 30 per cent in Germany and 31 per cent in France.
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Woodland covers just 13.5 per cent of the UK landmass, compared with 30 per cent in Germany and 31 per cent in France.
www.thetimes.com/uk/environm...
‘Trees are a national security issue. We’re not planting enough’
The heads of Natural England and the Forestry Commission have come together to call for more conifers to be planted to meet future demand
www.thetimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:46 PM
🔎13.5 %
Woodland covers just 13.5 per cent of the UK landmass, compared with 30 per cent in Germany and 31 per cent in France.
www.thetimes.com/uk/environm...
Woodland covers just 13.5 per cent of the UK landmass, compared with 30 per cent in Germany and 31 per cent in France.
www.thetimes.com/uk/environm...
Australia’s Cop31 chief negotiator plans to lobby petrostates on fossil fuel phaseout
Chris Bowen wants to use his stint to lobby Saudi Arabia and others to stop resisting progress at UN summits, heeding calls for a “hard-nosed” approach in dealing with big emitters.
Chris Bowen wants to use his stint to lobby Saudi Arabia and others to stop resisting progress at UN summits, heeding calls for a “hard-nosed” approach in dealing with big emitters.
Australia’s Cop31 chief negotiator plans to lobby petrostates on fossil fuel phaseout
Exclusive: Chris Bowen says key to next UN climate summit will be ‘engagement, engagement, engagement’ with countries such as Saudi Arabia
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January 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Australia’s Cop31 chief negotiator plans to lobby petrostates on fossil fuel phaseout
Chris Bowen wants to use his stint to lobby Saudi Arabia and others to stop resisting progress at UN summits, heeding calls for a “hard-nosed” approach in dealing with big emitters.
Chris Bowen wants to use his stint to lobby Saudi Arabia and others to stop resisting progress at UN summits, heeding calls for a “hard-nosed” approach in dealing with big emitters.
Over 70% of carbon removal from new trees up to 2050 will come from trees planted within the next five years, new analysis shows.
Tom Cantillon, @eciu.net said: “The public are all for restoring British nature and more trees."
eciu.net/media/press...
Tom Cantillon, @eciu.net said: “The public are all for restoring British nature and more trees."
eciu.net/media/press...
January 12, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Over 70% of carbon removal from new trees up to 2050 will come from trees planted within the next five years, new analysis shows.
Tom Cantillon, @eciu.net said: “The public are all for restoring British nature and more trees."
eciu.net/media/press...
Tom Cantillon, @eciu.net said: “The public are all for restoring British nature and more trees."
eciu.net/media/press...