Focus on Climate
Promoting trade-friendly climate policies through ‘interoperability’
A paper from Resources for the Future recommends 'interoperability' in carbon intensity measurements for traded goods to reduce administrative burdens and facilitate climate-friendly...
Russia ‘killing’ climate, say activists awaiting top court ruling
Russian war emissions in the spotlight as activists file a case with European court over climate impact of Ukraine conflict.
William & Mary boosts climate studies, coastal research with $100M gift
The gift will be used to create the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences, addressing climate challenges and expanding marine science education.
Natural forest regrowth can be better than planting trees: study
Countries pledged to plant billions of trees to tackle climate change, but natural forest regeneration could be a better option, study shows
Monday breaks the record for the hottest ever day on Earth
Monday was recorded as the hottest day ever globally, sparking calls to 'immediately change course' of climate change
Canada’s TMC to apply for deep sea mining licence this year, chief exec says
TMC plans to apply for a licence to extract deep sea minerals before the end of this year, as nations gather to minimise...
Scotland’s consumer watchdog to investigate green home energy market amid fears of scams
The investigation will also look at whether consumers are presented with fair and affordable incentives.
Australia announces new offshore gas exploration permits to plug supply gaps
Australia considers gas critical for its transition from dependence on coal-fired power stations.
Britain’s Labour government must ‘make up lost ground’ to hit UK climate goals: CCC
The UK’s new Labour government must urgently reinstate the net-zero plans shelved by its predecessor in order to “limit the damage” caused by Conservative policy...
US targets nitrous oxide in new phase of climate fight
Last year, the U.S. and China agreed to include a commitment to reduce all non-carbon greenhouse gases in national climate plans.
