Focus on Environment
Taliban administration officials to attend UN climate conference in Azerbaijan
Taliban officials to attend COP29 in Azerbaijan as observers, marking a rare high-profile U.N. event since 2021.
Severe droughts threaten the sustainable catch of the Amazon’s giant fish
Record-breaking drought threatens Brazil's Amazon pirarucu fishery, cutting catch and raising costs.
Spain’s flood disaster was its worst in recent history. Here’s what went wrong
Flash floods in Valencia killed over 220 people, with delayed warnings and poor infrastructure worsening the disaster.
Explainer: What is the point of a UN climate COP?
Next week, COP29 gathers thousands in Baku for the U.N. climate summit to address global climate challenges. Here’s why it matters.
Trump prepares withdrawing from Paris climate agreement, NYT reports
Trump's team prepares executive orders to exit Paris accord, shrink national monuments, and lift gas export terminal pause.
Biden’s Amazon visit comes as US climate policy to shift under Trump
Biden will become the first U.S. president to visit the Brazilian Amazon, meeting with leaders to discuss its preservation.
US to tighten restrictions on oil, solar and wind energy development to protect sage grouse
Biden proposes tighter energy rules on 6,500 sq miles to protect sage grouse, drawing criticism from environmentalists, industry.
Multilateral development banks are stepping into climate breach: EBRD President
Multilateral development banks are boosting green investments, with the EBRD focusing on climate action amid global trade tensions and U.S. policy uncertainty.
Trump 2.0 will alter global climate fighting efforts. Will others step up?
A second Trump term could further isolate the U.S. from global climate action, risking setbacks as world powers adapt to fill the void.
From floods to regulations: Climate change poses complex risks for the banking sector
Climate change poses risks to banks on several levels: it can directly impact their finances, tarnish their image and land them in the...
