Focus on Emissions
Starmer ‘very clear’ on climate change but avoids responding to Trump doubts
The UK will on Tuesday set out a new target to reduce fossil fuel emissions but will not make any new financial commitments...
Trump names ex-congressman Lee Zeldin to run Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he will appoint former congressman Lee Zeldin to run the Environmental Protection Agency.
Greta Thunberg protests against Azerbaijan hosting COP29
Climate activist Greta Thunberg on Monday attended a rally in Georgia to protest against Azerbaijan hosting the annual United Nations climate talks.
Nations approve new UN rules on carbon markets at COP29
COP29 approved UN standards for carbon markets, a pivotal step toward enabling countries to trade credits to meet climate goals.
What Trump can do to reverse US climate policy — and what he probably can’t change
Despite Trump's criticism of wind and solar power, investments in renewable energy will likely increase because of market dynamics.
US top climate negotiator: ‘We won’t revert back’ as Trump prepares to take over
Amid COP29 talks, top US negotiator John Podesta says Trump’s climate rollback won’t erase America's progress.
UK govt investigating dozens of vehicle models over diesel emissions concerns
The UK government is investigating 47 diesel vehicle models over possible emissions cheating, a probe that could expand and lead to recalls if...
Chilean regulator charges Codelco smelter with emissions violation
Chile’s environmental regulator has filed a "serious" charge against Codelco's Potrerillos smelter over emissions violations.
Nestle, P&G investigate palm oil sourcing after green group’s Indonesia deforestation report
Nestlé and Procter & Gamble investigate claims of palm oil sourcing from Indonesia’s Rawa Singkil Wildlife Reserve, per RAN report.
Paris agreement climate goals ‘in great peril’, warns UN
UN warns Paris climate goals are 'in peril' as 2024 on track for record heat, signaling a new reality of climate extremes."
