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Holding up a lump of coal in the federal parliament in 2017, Australia’s then soon-to-be prime minister Scott Morrison said the fossil fuel was integral to a “certain energy future.” Yet the …
Australia: Canberra’s journey to 100% renewables Read More
SINGAPORE, Feb 28 (Reuters) – China’s economy became less carbon intensive last year as a result of a record surge in renewable energy capacity, official data showed on Friday, but …
China cuts carbon intensity in 2024 but still lags on key targets Read More
In 2024, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) reported alarming new records in global greenhouse gas levels, alongside unprecedented rises in air and sea surface temperatures. These escalating climate crisis indicators have triggered …
Solar geoengineering is no longer conspiracy theory – and the rich and powerful want in Read More
When Stefan Schreiber decided to invest in a carbon emission reduction project with a Chinese company, he was convinced he was dealing with a trustworthy business partner. “They made a …
How a Chinese firm ran a billion-euro carbon credit scam Read More
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Eight members of the OPEC+ alliance of oil exporting countries decided Thursday to put off increasing oil production as they face weaker than expected demand and …
Key members of OPEC+ alliance are putting off production increases amid slack crude prices Read More
At the COP29 climate summit, nations must decide on a new global goal to replace the existing target of $100bn each year. Delivering this money is widely viewed as important …
COP29: Six key reasons why international climate finance is a ‘wild west’ Read More
Just this month, northern Vietnam has been hit by super typhoon Yagi, the strongest in decades. Earlier this year, Ho Chi Minh City residents experienced the longest heat wave in three decades. …
Extreme weather is making life harder for Vietnam’s delivery riders Read More
As climate change leads to a seemingly endless stream of weather disasters around the world, countries are struggling to adapt to the new reality. Preparing to better withstand hurricanes, floods, heat waves, …
Multilateral banks are key to financing the fight against global warming. Here is how they work Read More
It’s possible there has never been a worse time for the United Nations to hold negotiations on climate change. Post-pandemic inflation has upended countries around the world, straining public budgets …
Here are the 5 issues to watch at COP29 Read More
Europe still wants to talk to Donald Trump about global warming, which the incoming U.S. president has called a “hoax.” “We have a long tradition of working successfully with both …
Optimistic EU climate chief: We will talk to Trump Read More