New Findings on Fracking | Germany’s Climate Action | Coal Peak in China? – February 2016

Energy Watch Group Newsletter – February 2016

2016 may become the peak coal year in China as the world’s largest coal consumer is closing down some 1,000 coal mines this year, analysts say. Germany has to accelerate its  efforts on climate protection to meet the Paris Agreement targets, a new Greenpeace study finds. Another analysis warns that a late and abrupt transition to low-carbon economy would be damaging for GDP and for investors and governments. This news and a new comprehensive analysis of a controversial fracking technology in our newsletter.

Nuclear Industry Struggles with Costs | Coal Among Riskiest Investments | Renewables Boost Global GDP – January 2016

Energy Watch Group Newsletter – January 2016

The latest economic trends in the oil, coil and nuclear industries increasingly warn investors to rethink their assets. A report by Oxford University found that Australian coalmines as well as US and Chinese coal power plants are among riskiest investments. Nuclear industry in Europe is facing high costs, a leaked report of the European Commission shows. Meanwhile, as prices for renewables are falling, they are set to outcompete costly LNG projects, financial analysts say. And the latest IRENA report showcases positive macroeconomic effects of a global energy transition. These news and more in our newsletter.

Historical COP21 Signal | Record 2015 Investment in Renewables Despite Low Oil and Coal Price – December 2015

Energy Watch Group Newsletter – December 2015

Energy Watch Group wishes you a happy, healthy and energizing New Year! 

As oil investors have struggled with sinking oil prices in 2015, renewable energy attracted record global investment worldwide. A new study proves that renewables can supply all of India’s and its neighbours’ electricity. Meanwhile, the Indian government has launched a breakthrough International Solar Alliance at the climate conference in Paris. These news and a snapshot of our main studies and activities in 2015 in our newsletter.

IEA under Pressure | 100% Renewables Feasible in 139 Countries | Emerging Markets’ Record Investments in Renewables – November 2015

Energy Watch Group Newsletter – November 2015

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

In November, Energy Watch Group has released two comprehensive analyses of the International Energy Agency’s annual World Energy Outlook report. The IEA keeps massively underestimating the potential of renewables while overrating conventional energy. Meanwhile, 100% renewable power is feasible in 139 countries, according to a new scientific study. And in 2015, emerging markets have for the first time invested more in renewables than industrial countries. These news and more in our EWG newsletter.

IEA Undermines Renewables | Coal and Gas in Decline | Fossil Fuel Divestment on Rise – September 2015

Energy Watch Group Newsletter – September 2015

Surprisingly for many, global coal demand and shale gas production in the US have been in decline in the last months. Meanwhile, divestments from fossil fuel worldwide have increased fivefold since September 2014. The International Energy Agency keeps underestimating the potential of renewable energy, despite its exponential growth in the last decade. These news and more in our EWG newsletter.