Valerie Volcovici
Drillers emit far more methane than US estimates, aerial survey shows
U.S. oil and gas basins are emitting around four times more planet-warming methane than federal regulators have estimated, survey shows
US targets nitrous oxide in new phase of climate fight
Last year, the U.S. and China agreed to include a commitment to reduce all non-carbon greenhouse gases in national climate plans.
Biden administration announces $4.3 billion in climate grants
The Biden administration announced projects pitched for $4.3bn in grants created by the president's signature climate law
COP29 host Azerbaijan launches climate fund, seeks fossil-fuel producer support
Azerbaijan, host of COP29, announced a $1 billion climate fund for developing nations, funded by 10 fossil-fuel producers and oil companies, aiming to...
Climate groups split over whether Biden should ‘pass the torch’
Biden, 81, is under pressure and scrutiny from some lawmakers, donors and activists to drop his reelection campaign.
Biden administration mulls over more Alaska drilling protections
More areas in the Western arctic could get protected status.
Key climate rules issued with Supreme Court decision in mind, Podesta says
Chevron ruling fallout was anticipated when drafting Clean Air Act and other climate regulations, says Biden official.
US EPA to review Texas oversight of oil and gas wastewater wells
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will have greater oversight of Texas oil and gas wastewater wells.
US offers $850 million in grants to clean up oil sector methane emissions
The US government opened up on Friday competitive bidding for $850m in grants to help small oil and gas producers monitor and reduce...
UN chief rebukes fossil fuel industry supporters as climate records break
UN Secretary-General said Weds countries must confront fossil-fuel industry and companies that support efforts to obstruct climate action
