Focus on Climate
Container shippers hedging green transition with dual-fuel vessel orders
Decarbonizing shipping is crucial to global efforts to fight climate change because the sector accounts for about 3% of global greenhouse gases.
Britain announces plan to boost heat pump uptake
Most of Britain’s homes are heated by gas — but the government wants to change that.
Judge puts stop to governor’s effort to remove Virginia from greenhouse gas initiative
Virginia formally exited the compact at the end of 2023, but the state legislature must give its stamp of approval.
G20 Leaders Summit 2024: Advancing the climate finance agenda
20 November 2024 • The G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro proved multilateralism still prevails despite ongoing geopolitical rifts. • G20 leaders reaffirmed...
Brazil will not ‘shy away’ from fossil fuels as COP30 host: envoy
Brazil, host of COP30, won’t shy away from leading global talks on fossil fuel phaseout, despite being a major oil producer.
Judge puts stop to governor’s effort to remove Virginia from greenhouse gas initiative
The ruling said Virginia's Air Pollution Control Board exceeded its authority when it voted last year to exit the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
At COP29, more than 50 countries sign UN sustainable tourism declaration
Over 50 nations pledge at COP29 to align tourism with climate goals, addressing its 8.8 per cent emissions impact through reforms.
Bosnia needs to invest $6.8 billion to tackle climate change impact, World Bank says
Bosnia needs $6.8B in climate adaptation by 2030 to combat floods, air pollution, and ensure economic stability, says World Bank.
COP29 president faces pressure over LSE climate academic detained in Azerbaijan
COP29 faces scrutiny as academics urge Azerbaijan to release detained climate professor Gubad Ibadoghlu amid health concerns.
As Trump returns, China seizes chance for climate mantle
With Trump expected to take the U.S. out of climate diplomacy, China positions itself as a global climate leader at COP29.
