Valerie Volcovici
China, US to hold climate meetings in Washington in May
John Podesta expected to meet with Liu Zhenmin in early May for first formal talks between the two envoys.
Countries grapple with who should pay to tackle plastic pollution
Plastics treaty in Ottawa beset by question of how to raise $1.64 trillion needed to help reduce pollution, with countries split on where...
Plastics treaty talks gather steam amid impasse over production limits
Still divided over how ambitious its first plastics treaty should be, countries are considering launching a series of smaller meetings before a hoped-for...
Oil, chemical industry lobbyists pile in to UN plastics treaty talks
Plastics treaty being attended by 37% more lobbyists from key industries than previous round of negotiations, nonprofit's analysis reveals.
As plastic treaty talks open, countries more divided than ever
Plastic treaty negotiations kick off in Ottawa as thousands of delegates debate how to address the life cycle of everyday substances – and...
US EPA expected to drop hydrogen from power plant rule, sources say
Green hydrogen skepticism could lead Biden administration to rethink new rules aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Explainer: What do countries and companies want in plastic treaty?
As Ottawa prepares to host talks, countries are divided over how ambitious a plastic treaty should be.
US to launch carbon offset guidelines to boost integrity
New U.S. guidelines for the use of carbon offsets inside and outside of government meant to build confidence in the market and ensure...
Biden administration awards $20 billion for clean energy investment in low-income communities
Vice President Kamala Harris and EPA administrator Michael Regan on Thursday announced $20 billion in grants to fund clean energy projects in disadvantaged...
