Focus on Emissions
As many US forests fail to recover from wildfires, replanting efforts face huge odds — and obstacles
As wildfires intensify, U.S. forests face a replanting crisis, with seed shortages and limited nursery capacity delaying recovery.
Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only one state has done it
The difficulty of cutting food waste has spoiled several states’ attempts to ban it, and only one — Massachusetts — has actually succeeded.
Coal pioneer to wind powerhouse: UK completes coal phase-out after 142 years
The UK ends coal-fired power after 142 years, transitioning to renewables as it leads major economies in phasing out coal.
Methane is pitched as a climate villain – could changing how we think about it make it a saviour?
Methane, 80 times more potent than CO2, can be key to rapid gains, and cutting emissions could help meet climate targets.
US-based Cenovus refinery to pay penalty for violating emissions rules
Cenovus Energy’s Ohio refinery to pay $19M and invest $150M after violating U.S. emissions rules, per authorities.
Colombia launches $40 billion investment portfolio for energy, climate transition
Colombia launches a $40B investment portfolio for eco-tourism, fair energy transition, and ecosystem restoration.
Solar and wind integration is key to reaching net zero by 2050: IEA report
There is an urgent need for timely integration of solar PV and wind power to achieve global decarbonization goals: IEA report.
New York State fund swapped coal assets for responsible index ETF
New York's State Insurance Fund reduced its carbon exposure by 40% by shifting coal assets into a responsible-investment ETF.
Focus on coal miners, power grid as South Africa spends just sixth of climate aid
South Africa's $11.6B climate fund has spent $1.9B on grid expansion, coal transition, and green projects, sources said.
World’s first commercial CO2 storage soon ready in Norway
Norway makes progress towards opening a massive undersea vault for commercially transporting and storing carbon dioxide.
