Focus on Environment
Environment commissioner says Canada on track to miss 2030 emissions targets
Canada's environment commissioner says the country is still not on track to meet its commitments under the Paris climate agreement.
Trump win worries international partners ahead of COP29 climate summit
President Donald Trump won a decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the November 6. U.S. election.
India says Mercedes improved pollution management at plant after failing checks
Mercedes is India's top luxury car seller — and it plans to invest $24 million in India this year.
2024 will be world’s hottest on record, EU scientists say
2024 is set to become the hottest year on record, intensifying calls for stronger climate action at COP29 in Azerbaijan.
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon drops by nearly 31% compared to previous year
Forest loss in Brazil’s Amazon dropped by 30.6 per cent compared to the previous year, officials said Wednesday.
Deadlock over climate finance is undermining Paris agreement, Singapore minister says
Efforts to persuade more countries to contribute to a new global climate financing initiative risks undermining the Paris agreement.
Pakistan’s Punjab sets up ‘smog war room’ to combat hazardous air, shuts schools
Punjab's "smog war room" tackles Lahore's extreme pollution with cross-department coordination, closures, and advisories.
Snow seen on Mount Fuji after record time without
Mount Fuji has finally received its first snow of the season, which usually appears around early October.
Decarbonising by 2050 could boost Poland’s economy by 4%, World Bank says
Poland's $450B decarbonization goal for 2050 could boost GDP by four per cent, reduce pollution, and improve health, per World Bank report.
Holyrood passes Climate Change Bill branded Scottish govt’s ‘admission of failure’
Scottish climate bill branded an “admission of failure” passes, moving targets to a five-year cycle after missed goals.
