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Lame-duck US climate team vows to be ‘effective’ at COP29
US officials keep a busy schedule at COP29, assuring global leaders of continued climate action despite Trump's return threat.
UN carbon market inches closer after COP29 agreement
The UN-backed carbon market moves closer, with COP29 nations setting new standards to ensure transparency and project credibility.
Calculating clean energy household savings for Canadians and how government incentives could help
Canadian households could cut costs and carbon emissions with clean energy solutions, but government incentives are crucial to widespread adoption.
Nations to submit boosted climate plans at COP29: what’s at stake?
With COP29 underway, major emitters face pressure to enhance climate goals for the 1.5°C target, but most remain uncommitted.
What must the UK do to reach the new goal of 81% emissions cut by 2035?
Prime Minister Starmer aims for an 81 per cent reduction in UK emissions by 2035, aligning with the Paris Agreement’s climate goals.
Neither effective nor fair: it’s time to replace Ottawa’s carbon tax
Opinion: A prudent move for Ottawa would be to replace the commodity-based carbon tax system with measures that are fairer and more effective.
Highlights from ruling in Shell’s climate case
A Dutch court dismissed a 2021 ruling pushing Shell to cut carbon faster, citing limits on enforceable emission targets.
Explainer: How methane emissions threaten climate goals
Rising methane emissions threaten climate goals; scientists call for urgent cuts to reduce this potent greenhouse gas's impact.
For nearly a decade, climate talks have been hashing out so-called Article 6. But what is it?
At COP29, leaders finalize Article 6 for carbon trading, stirring debate over its impact on emissions and human rights.
Companies are buying up cheap carbon offsets — data suggest it may be more about greenwashing than helping the climate
Carbon offsets are booming, but low-quality, unregulated options raise doubts about their effectiveness in cutting emissions.
