Focus on Environment
California announces new state park and sets climate goals for natural lands
Dos Rios, a 1,600 acre tract of California's Central Valley, can be used for hiking and picnicking – but the hope is to...
Landmark climate finance deal signed for Mongolia grasslands
Transition fund worth $71m will combine with government spending to protect Mongolia grasslands that store millions of tonnes of carbon.
Swiss environment minister plays down impact of climate ruling
A European Court of Human Rights ruled last week that Switzerland has failed to protect its people from climate change
US EPA allows temporary expansion of higher-ethanol gasoline blend
The Environmental Protection Agency will expand sales of higher-ethanol blends of gasoline to reduce potential supply disruptions amid global conflicts
World Bank to provide $416m loan to Turkey to reduce pollutants
The loan would unlock long-term financing for Turkish manufacturers via a project aimed at helping the sector adopt clean technologies
BP settles boat captain’s lawsuit over injuries from Gulf oil spill cleanup
After more than a decade of litigation following the largest offshore U.S. oil spill, John Maas may well be the only person to...
Biden government restricts oil and gas leasing in Alaska’s petroleum reserve
The restrictions are being put in place to help protect wildlife such as caribou and polar bears as the Arctic continues to warm
Drilling and mining restrictions in Alaska angers state leaders
Alaska state officials have said the restrictions will cost jobs and make the U.S. reliant on foreign resources
No respite for Mali laborers as deadly heat wave hits West Africa
The heat wave has led to a surge in deaths, experts say, warning of more scorching weather ahead as effects of climate change...
Finance firms urge ambitious action on plastic pollution
A group of 160 financial companies urged governments to agree a treaty to end plastic pollution that would help spur private sector action
