Simon Evans
Deputy Editor and Senior Policy Editor at Carbon Brief
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2 weeks ago |
carbonbrief.org | Simon Evans |Molly Lempriere
The UK’s high electricity prices have become intensely political, with competing claims over the cause of rocketing bills and how best to get them down. Prices spiked after Russia cut off gas exports to Europe, precipitating a global energy crisis alongside its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The UK has been particularly exposed, as gas sets its wholesale power prices 98% of the time – and gas remains three times more expensive than before the crisis.
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3 weeks ago |
carbonbrief.org | Simon Evans
DeBriefedDeBriefed 16 May 2025: Has China’s CO2 peaked?; US bill ‘would kill IRA’; Poland’s coal collapse Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate change. WAYS AND MEANS: The future of Joe Biden’s signature climate policy, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), is in doubt after Republicans on two key Congressional committees passed budget proposals that “would effectively kill” it, reported Heatmap News.
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1 month ago |
carbonbrief.org | Wanyuan Song |Simon Evans
China BriefingChina Briefing 17 April 2025: US-China tariff war; AI and data centres; Coal construction ‘till 2027’ Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate and energy stories from China over the past fortnight. Subscribe for free here. ESCALATED RATES: The US-China trade war deepened, with, as of today, US tariffs on China standing at 145% (with some products facing up to 245% tariffs) and China responding with 125% tariffs.
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2 months ago |
carbonbrief.org | Anika Patel |Simon Evans
China BriefingChina Briefing 3 April 2025: Solar exports; Carbon market expansion; Leaders’ climate commitments Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate and energy stories from China over the past fortnight. Subscribe for free here.
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carbonbrief.org | Wanyuan Song |Lynn Song |Simon Evans
China BriefingChina Briefing 20 March 2025: Miliband in China; ‘Two new’ promoted; ‘Two sessions’ ended Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate and energy stories from China over the past fortnight. Subscribe for free here. CLIMATE TRIP: Ed Miliband, the UK’s secretary of state for energy security and net-zero, made a three-day visit to Beijing over 15-17 March, reported the Times.
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New Pope Leo "is outspoken about the need for urgent action on climate change", says the College of Cardinals Report "He aligns closely with Pope Francis’ environmental priorities." https://t.co/57iYhkWIp5 https://t.co/q8KSIXaYfc
Seen a few questions around the consequences for Ørsted of pulling out of the Hornsea 4 offshore wind scheme The big one is the project can't bid in to the *next two* CfD auctions (this "non-delivery disincentive" was strengthened in 2022) https://t.co/boFEhD0mxh https://t.co/C05hXJWcuo
We've just advertised this year's Carbon Brief summer journalism internship, a fantastic 3-week opportunity to gain experience from some of the world's best climate journalists Paid London Living Wage + travel bursary Details on how to apply here: https://t.co/VpTOvhf6Yc