Focus on Environment
COP29 president blames rich countries for ‘imperfect’ deal
The contentious deal on Sunday saw wealthy polluters pledge $300B annually to support developing countries.
ADB approves $500 million loan for Philippines’ climate change efforts
The loan will boost reforms in Southeast Asia, driving agriculture, energy, and transport toward a low-carbon future.
COP29: Key outcomes agreed at the UN climate talks in Baku
COP29 in Baku concluded with agreements on increasing climate finance, advancing adaptation efforts, and setting stricter emissions targets.
Landslip which caused ‘carnage’ in Welsh town was coal tip ‘wash-out’
A coal tip landslip in Cwmtillery, South Wales, forced evacuations as mud and water engulfed homes, with cleanup expected to take weeks.
Tesla racks up nearly 34 million metric tons of GHG emissions credits in 2023
Tesla sold 34M tons of GHG credits in 2023 as automakers faced record deficits amid stricter EPA emissions standards.
What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks in South Korea
Led by Norway and Rwanda, 66 countries plus the European Union say they want to address the total plastic on Earth.
We have officially advised our university to ditch carbon offsets — and focus on cutting emissions
Carbon offsetting fails to deliver net zero; experts urge universities to focus on emissions cuts, rewilding, and decarbonization efforts.
‘We need an industry’: Crowsnest Pass residents voting on new Alberta coal mine
Crowsnest Pass residents vote on reopening the Grassy Mountain coal mine, reviving a decades-old debate of economy vs. environment.
Carbon offsets can help bring energy efficiency to low-income Americans — our Nashville data shows it could be a win for everyone
Carbon offsets can fund efficiency upgrades in low-income homes, cutting emissions while boosting local health, savings and equity.
Countries urged to be ambitious in final push for UN plastic pollution treaty
UN talks in Busan, South Korea, aim for a bold global treaty on plastic pollution, but some nations push for weaker production curbs.
