Focus on Climate
Top US health official acknowledges more federal money for utility help is needed for extreme heat
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra acknowledges heat wave utility bills and deaths should be more of a focus of federal assistance...
China to issue 70 national standards for carbon and energy in 2024
New standards for carbon footprints, energy efficiency, carbon capture and more to be unveiled in China.
US, India, Russia, Japan are building out wind power much too slowly for climate change
Global efforts to triple wind power by 2030, a key commitment from COP28, are falling short, with current projections indicating only a doubling...
In Lula’s Brazil, Amazon deforestation rises for first time in 15 months
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rose in July, ending a 15-month decline under President Lula.
Hottest oceans in 400 years endanger Great Barrier Reef, scientists say
Australia's Great Barrier Reef faces unprecedented threat as water temperatures reach their highest in 400 years, driven by climate change.
Poland drafting plan to reduce Oder river salinity, minister says
Desalination installations planned to reduce Oder river pollution caused by coal mining waste.
Extreme heat is impacting most Americans’ electricity bills, poll finds
Survey finds 70% say extreme heat in America has had an impact on power bills, with outdoor activities also affected by high temperatures.
Environmental groups sue Suncor for Colorado refinery pollution
Environmental groups sued Suncor Energy, claiming its Colorado refinery violated air quality laws over 9,000 times.
Utility Sempra misses second-quarter profit, revenue estimates
Utility and clean energy firm Sempra's Q2 profits rise after peak summer causes increase in power demand.
US allocates $2.2B to strengthen the electrical grid and add clean power
Boost to US grid resilience will see eight projects across 18 states receive funding to advance energy transition.
