Focus on Environment
Starmer ‘very clear’ on climate change but avoids responding to Trump doubts
The UK will on Tuesday set out a new target to reduce fossil fuel emissions but will not make any new financial commitments...
Trump names ex-congressman Lee Zeldin to run Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he will appoint former congressman Lee Zeldin to run the Environmental Protection Agency.
Greta Thunberg protests against Azerbaijan hosting COP29
Climate activist Greta Thunberg on Monday attended a rally in Georgia to protest against Azerbaijan hosting the annual United Nations climate talks.
Nations approve new UN rules on carbon markets at COP29
COP29 approved UN standards for carbon markets, a pivotal step toward enabling countries to trade credits to meet climate goals.
UN climate talks start as experts warn 2024 is heading for record heat
COP29 climate talks begin in Azerbaijan as the UN warns that 2024 could be the hottest year on record.
Nestle, P&G investigate palm oil sourcing after green group’s Indonesia deforestation report
Nestlé and Procter & Gamble investigate claims of palm oil sourcing from Indonesia’s Rawa Singkil Wildlife Reserve, per RAN report.
Paris agreement climate goals ‘in great peril’, warns UN
UN warns Paris climate goals are 'in peril' as 2024 on track for record heat, signaling a new reality of climate extremes."
UN climate talks to focus on money to help poor nations cut carbon pollution
Curbing climate change's impact will cost trillions, but poor nations lack the funds, sparking debate at UN talks.
ADB increases climate finance after US, Japan give world’s first sovereign guarantees
The Asian Development Bank to boost climate lending by $7.2B as the U.S. and Japan back loans with world first sovereign guarantees.
COP29 primer: Canada’s priorities at the global climate talks, and the Trump impact
Canada could play a key role in climate talks this year, says Minister Steven Guilbeault, despite Trump's win.
