Focus on Climate
The EPA imposes stricter standards to protect children from exposure to lead paint
EPA sets strict new limits on lead dust in older homes and child-care facilities to protect children from toxic exposure.
Brazil inflation picks up in mid-October with higher electricity costs
Inflation in Brazil rose due to higher electricity costs, driving up consumer prices in Latin America's largest economy.
Dutch environmental agency warns on North Sea wind project delays
Delays in the Netherlands' rollout of offshore wind are already raising greenhouse emissions.
How are countries reporting progress toward net-zero commitments?
Countries with net-zero targets but no tracking system should engage peers to learn from their experiences and share best practices.
Netherlands to miss 2030 climate goal without further action, adviser says
The Netherlands risks missing its 2030 climate goal unless additional measures to tackle greenhouse emissions are taken.
Montreal climate protesters charged after climbing Jacques Cartier Bridge
Two activists face charges after scaling Montreal's Jacques Cartier Bridge in a climate protest, disrupting traffic.
Clean energy adoption in Global South overtakes North on path to growth
The Global South is adopting renewable energy technologies at a faster rate than the Global North: Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)
Brazil launches platform to attract foreign investment for climate and ecological projects
Brazil launched a $10.8B platform at IMF meetings to fund green projects, targeting energy, industry, and nature solutions.
BHP says claim it put safety over profit ‘unjustified’ in Brazilian dam collapse case
BHP denies profit-before-safety claims in Brazil dam collapse lawsuit, calling allegations unrealistic and unjustified.
Pakistani venture Sarmayacar says Green Climate Fund pledges $15 million
Sarmayacar secures $15M from Green Climate Fund to back startups addressing climate challenges amid funding drop.
