Focus on Emissions
High interest rates threaten rollout of green economy: Wood Mackenzie report
A new report from global consultancy Wood Mackenzie says if high interest rates persist, it will be harder and more costly for society...
Scotland ditches climate pledge to cut emissions by 75% by 2030
Scotland has scrapped its target to cut climate-damaging greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030, but intends to meet a 2045 net zero...
Analysis-Carbon price fall deprives Europe’s green funds of billions
The cost of EU carbon permits had nearly halved by February, as emissions covered by the market plunged as a result of higher...
Scotland to ditch 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target, says BBC report
Scotland's devolved government will abandon its target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030, the BBC reported on Wednesday, adding that...
Shell urges investors to reject shareholder group’s climate demands
A resolution, filed by a group of investors with around $4 trillion under management, urges Shell to align its medium-term carbon reduction targets...
EU considers bringing emissions removal credits into carbon market
The EU requires power plants to buy a permit for each tonne of CO2 they emit, but the bloc is considering whether emissions...
Uniper to ‘green’ Deutsche Bahn with hydroelectric power
Five-year hydroelectric power supply contract designed to help both partners reach emissions targets.
How green are your trainers? Team Japan labels carbon footprint
Japanese Olympians' jackets, trousers and other items will have the amount of carbon dioxide emitted during production stamped on them.
No major role for carbon capture in steel industry, report says
Carbon capture systems have made "little or no commercial progress" for steelmakers in Europe as alternative technologies gain ground.
Texas regulators fine Freeport LNG for environmental breaches
Exporter hit with six-figure fine after releasing carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide amounts in violation of emissions rules.
