Focus on Climate
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.
Lack of focus on nature and farming solutions at COP29, say campaigners
Campaigners at COP29 urge nations to prioritize nature-based solutions, like forests and soil, in climate finance and action plans.
Ford to cut European jobs as EV shift, Chinese rivals take toll
Ford to cut 14% of European workforce, citing EV losses, weak demand and rising competition.
Climate finance talks face ‘hardest’ stage as COP29 nears end-game
COP29 finance talks heat up as negotiators tackle funding for climate adaptation, clean energy, and emission cuts amid a Friday deadline.
Oil majors are betting big on biofuels with over 40 projects by 2030, Rystad says
Major oil and gas companies plan 43 biofuel projects by 2030, boosting SAF production to cut emissions.
