Focus on Environment
EU greenhouse gas emissions saw ‘huge’ drop in 2023
The EU saw an eight per cent drop in GHG emissions in 2023 due to rising renewables, but urgent action is needed to...
Analysis: US companies boost social and climate reporting amid ESG backlash
U.S. firms have increased ESG reporting, with 85 per cent now disclosing emissions and 82.6 per cent sharing workforce data.
World will miss Paris climate target as nitrous oxide rises, report says
Cutting nitrous oxide is crucial for the Paris goal of 1.5°C, per a major report urging action to curb emissions from fertilizers.
Papua New Guinea to boycott ‘waste of time’ COP29
Papua New Guinea will skip COP29, calling it a "waste of time" with "empty promises" from big polluters, says Foreign Minister Tkatchenko.
UN COP16 nature talks unlikely to reach deal on conservation funding
New nature conservation fund unlikely at COP16 as countries consider extending talks amid financing impasse.
Volcanoes ‘hidden source’ of CO2 in past climate change: study
Scientists have discovered that magma under ancient volcanoes released CO2 long after eruptions ceased, prolonging past warming events.
Spanish authorities report 51 dead from flash flooding
Spanish authorities reported Wednesday that flash floods have killed at least 51, marking the nation’s worst recent natural disaster.
US sets new safety measures as deep sea oil drillers test new depths
New BSEE rules for ultra-high pressure offshore drilling follow Chevron's breakthrough Anchor project, enhancing safety standards for high-stakes operations.
Offshore wind industry says ‘misinformation’ from foes is a strong headwind it must fight
The U.S. offshore wind industry is combating disinformation about wind farms, including false claims linking them to whale deaths.
Countries launch nature coalition at UN COP16 talks, warn of human extinction
Colombia launched a coalition at COP16 with 20 nations to promote "peace with nature," addressing urgent biodiversity loss.
