Focus on Climate
Analysis: US election uncertainty clouds UN climate finance progress
United Nations meetings this week could help countries negotiate on climate finance despite looming uncertainties from the US election.
Environmental protesters block French cruise liner port
Activists in canoe stop port entry in protest over cruise ship pollution as well as wildlife impact and working conditions on board.
Leading climate activist released from Vietnam jail
Environmental campaigning activist released just ahead of Vietnamese leader's trip to the United Nations General Assembly.
Emma Thompson among famous faces calling for end to fossil fuels use
Ahead of United Nations summit, celebrities add their name to climate group's letter for world leaders encouraging energy transition.
‘Who pays?’ asks Brazil Greenpeace protest on climate impact in the Amazon
Greenpeace protests in Amazon as severe drought exposes rivers, highlights climate change impacts on local communities.
Could fusion energy help decarbonize the world’s electricity system?
MIT Energy Initiative: Fusion could complement renewable energy and, if costs come down, provide up to 50 per cent of global electricity by...
ADB approves $500 million loan for Indonesia’s energy transition efforts
The ADB approved a $500M loan to support Indonesia's clean energy transition, reducing coal use and boosting renewables.
US House votes narrowly to repeal Biden administration EPA tailpipe emissions rules
The U.S. House has voted narrowly to repeal EPA's clean vehicle rules, but Biden vows a veto if it passes the Senate.
Scant green premium stalls over 450 low-carbon projects
High-emitting industries face financing struggles for 450+ low-carbon projects, needing $700 billion by 2030 to meet global decarbonization goals.
In NYC and elsewhere, climate protesters say pace of change isn’t fast enough
Activists from the youth-led group Fridays for Future geared up Friday for protests around the world to demand action on climate change.
