Focus on Climate
IRENA: Limiting global warming still possible, but G20 must step up
To achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, IRENA emphasizes the importance of aligning NDCs with national climate and energy transition goals.
Death toll rises to 12 as Thailand and Malaysia face worst floods in decades
Chana district in Songkhla faces the worst floods in 50 years, with residents evacuated from homes submerged by torrents.
Green hydrogen could decarbonise entire industries in NZ — but there’s a long way to go
Global hydrogen demand is 100 MT/y, mostly fossil-fueled. To decarbonize, green hydrogen is key but requires scaling renewables.
Cactus pear is a crop with potential in Italy’s parched south and beyond
An Italy-based company is convinced the cactus pear is a profitable source for biofuel production.
Nations warn of deadlock at landmark plastic pollution talks
Diplomats warn countries may exit talks on world's first plastic pollution treaty if delegations resist compromise.
What to know about the plastic pollution crisis as treaty talks conclude in South Korea
Nations finalize a global plastic pollution treaty this weekend, and Greenpeace protests escalate in South Korea.
Canada’s oil and gas drilling activity to reach 10-year high in 2025: industry group
Canadian oil and gas drilling is set to hit a decade-high in 2025, driven by new pipelines and LNG export growth.
Lurpak owner defends methane-cutting feed supplement trial amid boycott calls
Arla defends its methane-reducing cow feed trial amid false claims and boycotts, aiming to cut emissions by 27 per cent.
Britain seeks views on including shipping in carbon market from 2026
Britain's Emissions Trading Scheme is part of its wider efforts to meet climate targets.
China completes 3,000-km green belt around its biggest desert, state media says
The green belt project has involved decades of experimentation with different tree and plant species to determine which is the hardiest.
