Focus on Environment
Fifth UN plastics treaty talks mired in division as halfway point approaches
Talks for an international plastics treaty face slow progress, raising doubts about meeting the December deadline.
‘Climate Impact Auctions’ a results-driven approach to climate finance
What if climate finance could make a bigger impact with fewer resources? This IRPP report proposes a results-based finance model.
China expected to hit peak coal consumption in 2025: report
China — the largest greenhouse gas emitter — remains heavily reliant on coal despite installing renewable energy capacity at record speed.
Wizz Air ad banned over misleading ‘greenest’ claim
Wizz Air’s ad claiming it’s “one of the greenest choices in air travel” was banned by ASA for being misleading.
Biden’s public lands director named to lead environmental group
Tracy Stone-Manning, Biden's Bureau of Land Management director, named president of The Wilderness Society starting February.
Opinion: After nearly 10 years of debate, COP29’s carbon trading deal is seriously flawed
Negotiators at COP29 in Baku reached a landmark deal on carbon credit rules, but concerns remain about flaws in the system.
‘Let’s do this’: Crowsnest Pass mayor wants proposed Alberta coal mine sooner than later
Crowsnest Pass Mayor Blair Painter seeks a meeting with Premier Danielle Smith to discuss a coal project supported by residents.
Vauxhall owner to shut Luton factory amid ‘stringent’ zero-emission targets
About 1,120 full-time employees work at the Luton factory, which currently makes light commercial vehicles.
Miliband warns of ‘extreme’ climate change impacts in UK while defending COP29
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband warns climate change impacts in Britain will worsen without action, defending government emission targets.
COP29 president blames rich countries for ‘imperfect’ deal
The contentious deal on Sunday saw wealthy polluters pledge $300B annually to support developing countries.
