Focus on Emissions
Colombia’s government is eager for post-fossil fuels economy. But costs are a barrier
Colombia's president, Gustavo Petro, is set on transitioning from fossil fuels, prioritizing the green energy transition despite costs.
COP29: Canada needs to start a real conversation about international carbon markets
Canada should seize the opportunity to join international carbon markets to lower climate mitigation costs and boost global cooperation.
Europe may have set bar too high on climate, says Cyprus
Tough European Union rules seek to slash net greenhouse gas emissions in the bloc by 90 per cent by 2040, and reach zero...
Al Gore says ‘absurd’ to hold UN climate talks in petrostates
US vice president Al Gore told AFP Friday it was "absurd" for petrostates such as Azerbaijan to host UN climate talks, saying the...
Analysis: COP29 talks struggle in a year of climate stress and global bickering
COP29 in Baku faces stalled climate finance talks as global tensions, host conflicts, and Trump’s reelection shadow progress.
Countries, companies lag in response to tackle methane emissions, UN says
Many countries signed a global pledge three years ago to cut methane emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030.
Canadian Fuels Association: How lower-carbon fuels can help decarbonize transport sector
The report outlines a strategy for decarbonizing Canada's transportation sector by 2050, emphasizing the critical roles of low-carbon fuels, hydrogen, and carbon capture...
South Africa’s revised carbon tax to be harsher but with more offsets, Treasury says
South Africa is one of the world's top 15 greenhouse gas emitters and the only country in Africa with a carbon tax.
Pakistani province declares health emergency due to smog and locks down two cities
Smog has choked Punjab for weeks, sickening nearly 2 million people and shrouding vast swathes of the province in a toxic haze.
UN climate summits ‘no longer fit for purpose’, leading experts say
The experts said countries that do not support the phase out of fossil fuels in energy systems should not host summits.
