Focus on Climate
Colorado State University increases forecast for number of hurricanes in 2024
CSU weather forecasters upped 2024 hurricane predictions on Tuesday, anticipating six major hurricanes from 25 named storms.
New EU Parliament less supportive of green agenda, documents show
The new European Commission faces divided support on climate policies. Key lawmaker groups, including EPP and ECR, aim to revise or scrap green...
Oil companies in Texas try to restore operations following storm Beryl
Oil and gas companies in Texas are making efforts to restart operations after Hurricane Beryl lashed the state with 80-mph winds.
Ireland ‘smashes myth you can’t grow economy and reduce emissions’
Irish greenhouse gas emissions hit lowest level in three decades, with largest reduction to happen outside of an economic recession.
European carbon removal specialists to support new projects in India
European carbon removal specialists have launched an initiative to help Indian businesses develop projects that suck CO2 out the atmosphere.
Indonesia and US seal $35 million coral reef debt swap
The agreement is the fourth "debt-for-nature" swap the two countries have struck since 2009.
South Africa energy minister vows change with ‘aggressive’ renewables rollout
South Africa's new energy minister vowed to accelerate the shift to renewable energy from coal, breaking with a predecessor who opposed swift decarbonision...
Why electric beats hydrogen in the race to decarbonise freight vehicles in Australia
The Conversation Australia: Research shows electric trucks are the better, faster option to decarbonise road freight by the legislated target dates for emission...
‘Think of climate policy as economic policy,’ says Pembina Institute scorecard on Canada’s climate progress
Pembina Institute: "One thing is clear: a lack of planning, or a lack of action, will not stop the effects of climate change...
Record US heat, hurricanes could roil fuel prices as oil refiners sweat
Extreme weather events hit oil refineries and production capacities while peak travel season pushes demand higher.
