Focus on Climate
Turkmenistan’s ‘Gateway to Hell’ lit gas pit faces closure
Turkmenistan to capture gas from "Gateway to Hell" crater, risking closure to curb emissions ahead of COP29 climate summit.
BHP, Vale agree to pay $30bn compensation for Brazil dam disaster
BHP, Vale sign $30 billion deal with Brazil for 2015 dam collapse compensation, covering environmental damage and victim support.
New Mexico studies oil drilling restrictions that would hit output, revenue
New Mexico's proposed drilling restrictions could cut 5.4 per cent of future oil output, causing billions in lost revenue, report says.
France’s Danone cuts out Brazilian soy ahead of tough new EU rules
French food giant Danone has stopped sourcing its soy from Brazil ahead of EU regulations designed to counter deforestation.
Criminals may be leveraging climate change as record acreage burns in Brazil’s Amazon
A surge in fires in the Amazon may be the result of lawbreakers starting fires to create more land for pastures.
Morgan Stanley lowers climate target, warns on sluggish transition
Morgan Stanley has adjusted its lending strategy to align with capping global warming at 1.5 to 1.7°C, moving away from its previous strict...
Tropical storm Trami leaves towns submerged, 76 dead in Philippines
Tropical Storm Trami has claimed dozens of lives and destroyed entire towns across the north of the Phillipines.
Smog in Pakistan megacity ends outdoor play for schoolkids
The eastern megacity frequently ranks among the world’s most polluted, recently reaching over 20 times the safe level deemed by WHO.
UK court dismisses challenge to Britain’s climate change plan
London's High Court ruled the UK's new climate adaptation strategy lawful, dismissing a major challenge from environmental activists.
After sundown: India must ramp up wind energy capacity to meet electricity demand
Ember: Wind energy can play a critical role in India's energy transition, particularly for its complementary role with solar power after sunset.
