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Germany seeks to boost renewable energy and cut Russian imports.
Germany unveils a comprehensive 600-page "Easter package" to dramatically boost renewable energy production, aiming to generate almost all electricity from wind and solar sources by 2035. The plan streamlines bureaucratic processes and declares renewable energy installations as a public interest priority, seeking to reduce dependence on Russian energy imports.
UN to vote on suspending Russia from the rights council.
The United Nations will vote on suspending Russia from its Human Rights Council after discovering civilian casualties in Bucha, with U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield calling for Russia to be stripped of its seat.
The US hits Russia with ‘war crimes’ sanctions, Europe following.
The United States has launched a new wave of financial sanctions against Russia, focusing on President Vladimir Putin's family and two major Russian banks. The UK and EU are expected to follow, escalating economic pressure over the conflict in Ukraine.
Asia’s US$350bil gas projects intensify the clean energy debate.
Asia is investing heavily in liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure, with over $350 billion in projects aimed at reducing coal dependency. While potentially helping lower emissions, these investments also raise concerns about long-term fossil fuel reliance and potential slowdown of renewable energy adoption.
Guyana OKs Exxon’s $10B Yellowtail offshore oil project.
Guyana's government has granted ExxonMobil permission to develop its fourth offshore oil field, the $10 billion Yellowtail Project. Expected to produce up to 250,000 barrels per day, the project adds to Exxon's existing Liza and Payara fields, with operations set to begin in 2025.
The US to seek Russia’s suspension from Human Rights Council.
The United States plans to seek Russia's suspension from the UN Human Rights Council following reports of potential war crimes in Bucha, Ukraine. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield stated that Russian forces need to be held accountable for violence against civilians near Kyiv.
WHO says 99% of the world’s population breathes poor-quality air.
The World Health Organization reports that nearly all global populations breathe air exceeding quality standards, with dangerous particles penetrating lungs and bloodstream, causing millions of preventable deaths annually.
Lithuania cuts off Russian gas imports and urges the EU to...
VILNIUS, Lithuania: Lithuania says it has cut itself off entirely from gas imports from Russia. Apparently becoming the first of the European Union’s 27...
Russian space chief: Sanctions could imperil space station.
Dmitry Rogozin, head of Roscosmos, suggests Western sanctions could threaten International Space Station operations. The agency is preparing a report on future international cooperation after missing deadlines for lifting restrictions on Russian space enterprises.
European inflation soars to a record 7.5% on fuel, food costs.
European inflation surged to a record 7.5% in March, marking the highest level since 1997. Rising energy and food costs, largely fueled by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, are squeezing consumer budgets and pressuring central banks to raise interest rates to combat economic challenges.
