Focus on Climate
China to continue with low-carbon reforms, energy regulator says
The world's second-biggest economy has emerged as a global leader in the energy transition, though it still relies significantly on coal.
Carbon registry Verra rejects China rice projects
Integrity of rice irrigation schemes under scrutiny after carbon market monitor rejects 37 Chinese projects.
Japan hit by heavy rain, power outage as typhoon makes landfall
Toyota, Nissan and Honda suspend operations as Typhoon Shanshan arrives, as 230,000 households left without power.
Future of chemical sector ‘at risk’ in UK without plan to cut fossil fuels
Think tank calls for policymakers to support a transition to green chemicals industry in Britain to help decarbonise wider economy.
Ecuador starts to shut down oil drilling on nature reserve
Ecuador begins shutting down oil wells in Yasuni reserve after voters approved a referendum to end drilling for environmental reasons.
Canada wildfires last year released more carbon than several countries
At 647 megatonnes, the carbon released in last year's Canada wildfires exceeded those of seven of the ten largest national emitters.
Ecuador voted to stop oil drilling in heart of Amazon. It hasn’t happened
Government seeks a five-year extension to the end of Amazon oil drilling in Ecuador as activists say there is no 'political will' despite...
Dutch group sues Stellantis over alleged emissions cheating
Class action lawsuit over alleged Stellantis emissions cheating is based on actions of predecessor company Fiat Chrysler.
Miliband urged to end subsidies for firms burning wood for electricity
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband faces pressure to halt subsidies for wood-burning power stations like Drax amid environmental concerns.
