An international research study led by the University of Bristol is warning that if global warming continues at its current rate, the high temperature “business as usual’ scenario could see sea level rise in excess of 2 metres by 2100.

Diversification of the fuel mix in power generation, including the introduction of significant renewable energy capacity and the expansion of much needed additional power generation, has a major place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030 plans.

A new research study published in science journal Nature has suggested that ocean warming is at “the high end” of previous estimates, with serious implications as to whether the world can keep global temperature rise below 1.5 degrees during this century.

Energy and Clean Growth Minister Claire Perry has written to the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) asking for advice on setting a date for achieving net zero carbon emissions and whether the UK's 2050 target of cutting emissions by at least 80% should be reviewed to achieve on more rapid decarbonisation.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will today publish its special report on global warming of 1.5 ºC.