Focus on Emissions
Smog in Pakistan megacity ends outdoor play for schoolkids
The eastern megacity frequently ranks among the world’s most polluted, recently reaching over 20 times the safe level deemed by WHO.
After sundown: India must ramp up wind energy capacity to meet electricity demand
Ember: Wind energy can play a critical role in India's energy transition, particularly for its complementary role with solar power after sunset.
Future of UN climate dialogue threatened by budget shortfall
The UN's climate body faces a €57M budget shortfall for 2024, risking climate talks as key donors delay contributions.
Trump vs Harris: Competing visions for a warming world
Trump and Harris offer starkly different climate visions, with Trump's "drill" policies clashing against Harris' green energy support.
Australia and UK make pact to partner on 2050 net-zero climate goal
Australia and the U.K. deepen ties with a climate and energy pact, aiming for net-zero by 2050, and reaffirm AUKUS submarine plans.
Six towns and cities chosen to pilot England’s first clean heating networks
England's first clean heat network zones will launch in Leeds, Bristol, Plymouth, Stockport, Sheffield, and two London areas.
Google urged to step up efforts to demonetize climate falsehoods
Groups urge Google to enforce its climate disinformation demonetization policy as ads persist on misleading content despite bans.
World on track for ‘catastrophic’ 3.1C of global warming this century, UN warns
The world is on track for a “catastrophic” 3.1C of global warming, the UN warns calling for efforts to cut emissions driving 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.
Dutch environmental agency warns on North Sea wind project delays
Delays in the Netherlands' rollout of offshore wind are already raising greenhouse emissions.
