Focus on Emissions
Indonesia biomass drive threatens key forests: report
Indonesia's plan to add wood-burning to its energy mix is fueling deforestation and threatening habitats of endangered species, a new report says.
South Africa offers a lesson on how not to shut down a coal plant
South Africa’s Komati coal plant shutdown stalls green transition, leaving jobs lost and renewable projects delayed.
Canada moves ahead with sustainable investing guidelines, but details still scarce
Canada's government is rolling out green taxonomies, meant to attract more investment for emissions-reducing projects.
Indigenous groups in Brazil say they weren’t consulted on carbon credits
Indigenous groups in Para, Brazil, say they weren’t consulted before a government deal to sell carbon offset credits for Amazon conservation.
Head of international shipping regulator says industry must do more to cut carbon pollution
The new head of the IMO urges shipping companies to reduce emissions, stressing that more can be done before 2030 goals.
European donors woo South Africa’s sceptical coal belt on green energy
European politicians and diplomats urge South Africa's coal communities to embrace renewables, promising support amid transition fears.
Carbon removal no solution if world overshoots warming target, scientists say
Scientists warn even large-scale CO2 removal won't prevent climate catastrophe as global temperatures near a 1.5C rise.
Lloyd’s of London must stop supporting fossil fuel expansion, says NGO
The Lloyd's of London market is undermining climate action and should impose binding rules to prevent insurers supporting fossil fuel expansion, NGO Reclaim...
Fitch says decarbonisation of world economy progressing far too slowly
World CO2 emissions rose by 1.8 per cent last year compared to world gross domestic product growth of 2.9 per cent, a Fitch...
Climate change made deadly Hurricane Helene more intense: study
The study also found that fossil fuels — the primary cause of climate change — have made hurricanes like Helene 2.5 times more...
