Focus on Emissions
Finalized tax credit for cleaner hydrogen gets a cautious OK from some environmental groups
Biden's new tax credit for cleaner hydrogen production aims to cut emissions but raises concerns over potential loopholes.
Illinois confident it can continue clean energy progress under Trump, but path expected to be harder
Illinois clean energy advocates rely on state laws like FEJA and CEJA to advance goals amid challenges from a Trump presidency.
Hanoi declared world’s most polluted city, authorities seek action
Hanoi has a target for at least 50% of buses and 100% of taxis to be EVs by 2030.
Canada primed for more severe wildfire days, driven by dry forest fuel: study
Canadian forests face rising wildfire risks as climate change increases conditions for severe fires, warns new study.
Analysis: UK’s electricity was cleanest ever in 2024
In 2024, UK electricity was cleaner than ever, with CO2 emissions per unit down by over two-thirds compared to 2014.
Birth of IVF calf hailed as ‘significant’ step in making UK dairy industry greener
The calf, named Hilda, is part the Dumfries-based Langhill Herd, which has been a source of data for the UK dairy industry for...
Failing to ban new non-plug hybrid cars by 2030 would be a “catastrophic misstep,” warns EVUK
Failing to ban the sale of new hybrid cars with no plug from 2030 would be “a catastrophic misstep” for the UK, says...
Russia warns of severe environmental damage as oil from damaged tankers washes up on beaches
Russian officials warn of severe environmental damage as over 10,000 volunteers clean up a massive oil spill in the Kerch Strait.
Brazil’s Amazon saw highest number of fires in 17 years: agency
In 2024, Brazil's Amazon saw 140,328 fires, the highest in 17 years, amid a lengthy drought and ongoing deforestation efforts.
In 2024, China saw warmest year in decades
China recorded its warmest year on record in 2024, with an average temperature of 10.92 degrees Celsius, impacting energy and agriculture.
