Focus on Climate
Tens of thousands in South Korea protest lack of climate progress
More than 30,000 protesters gathered in Seoul in broiling heat on Saturday, demanding action by the government to combat global warming
B.C. First Nation wants more say in forestry after Canfor mill closure announcement
B.C. First Nations chief urges local control of forests after Canfor mill closures cut 500 jobs, pushing for sustainability.
El Comandante Hernández leads ‘Tree Army’ in defense of Mexico City’s trees
Activist Arturo Hernández leads The Tree Army, a grassroots group defending Mexico City's urban trees from harm.
Climateworks Centre: Australia has just been handed a map for getting to net zero
A report from Australia's Climate Change Authority shows how emissions cuts can be made in sectors such as land use, resources, transport and...
Fishermen in Rio de Janeiro use app to record, report water pollution
An app lets Rio de Janeiro fishermen report Guanabara Bay pollution, aiming to protect the iconic site from oil spills.
No takers for Alberta program offering partial credit for partial oil well cleanup
Alberta's pilot program for partial well cleanup is stalled as landowners resist, fearing reduced payments and lingering liabilities.
Propeller falls off BC Ferries vessel, spilling 800 litres of oil
About 800 litres of light hydraulic oil have spilled into the sea from a BC Ferries vessel after one of its propellers fell...
US, China still have ‘differences’ on climate finance, envoy says
Podesta says progress has been made on narrowing differences between US and China climate finance policies despite election uncertainty.
ADB to devote half its lending to climate finance by 2030
Asian Development Bank hikes climate financing ambitions with a $100bn target and plan to boost private sector projects.
In a landslide-hit town in California, life is like camping with no power, gas
Utilities shut off after Rancho Palos Verdes landslide as mayor calls for more resilience in the face of a changing climate.
