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FILE PHOTO: Swiss Federal Councillor Albert Roesti reacts during a state visit in Bern, Switzerland, November 15, 2023. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File photo
ClimateEnvironmentNewsPolitics

Swiss environment minister plays down impact of climate ruling

A European Court of Human Rights ruled last week that Switzerland has failed to protect its people from climate change

FILE PHOTO: Newly appointed Polish Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski attends the cabinet swearing-in ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw, Poland December 13, 2023. REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel/File photo
BusinessEmissionsFinanceNewsPolitics

Poland to get $266m for Clean Air program, says finance minister

The Clean Air programme is Poland’s subsidy scheme supporting the replacement of obsolete heat sources and insulation of single-family houses

FILE PHOTO: The sun sets next to a smokestack from a coal-burning power station in Beijing January 9, 2008.  REUTERS/David Gray/File Photo
Carbon ManagementClimateEmissionsNews

Climate targets group’s CEO to ease concerns over carbon offset plan

The CEO of the SBTi sought to reassure critics' concerns over the plan to allow companies to use carbon credits to offset greenhouse...

World Bank Group President Ajay Banga poses with Latvia's Minister of Finance Arvils Aseradens, Italy's Director General of the Treasury Riccardo Barbieri Hermitte, Norway's Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, Belgium's Counselor-General at the Treasury Steven Costers, France's Director General of the Treasury Bertrand Dumont, Japan's Deputy Vice Minister of Finance for International Affairs Daiho Fujii, Denmark's Ambassador and Director for Multilateral Affairs Marie-Louise Koch Wegter, United Kingdom's Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Andrew Mitchell, Germany's Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Svenja Schulze, Netherlands' Minister of Finance Steven van Weyenberg, and U.S. treasury secretary Janet Yellen at the G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting at the IMF and World Bank’s 2024 annual Spring Meetings in Washington, U.S., April 19, 2024. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno
BusinessClimateEconomyFinanceNewsPolitics

World Bank wins $11 billion in pledges to boost lending for climate, global crises

The World Bank says 11 countries have pledged to contribute over $11B billion to new hybrid capital and portfolio guarantee instruments designed to...

CEO of Agrosmart, a tech-based agriculture startup, Mariana Vasconcelos, poses after an interview with AFP in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (AFP)
AgricultureBusinessClimateEmissionsIn-Depth

Latin American AI startups transform farming, including managing climate risks

Brazilian startup Agrosmart uses artificial intelligence to help farmers manage climate risks and produce more sustainably.

ClimateEmissionsNewsPoliticsUnited Nations

Next UN climate talks are critical to plot aid for poorer nations, says incoming president

The man who will run United Nations climate talks this November views the negotiations as a key link in international efforts to curb...

FILE PHOTO: A view of Albemarle lithium mine located on the Atacama salt flat is pictured, in Antofagasta region, Chile, May 4, 2023. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado/File Photo
AnalysisBusinessClimateCritical MineralsEconomyElectric Vehicles (EVs)LegislationNewsPoliticsSolar

Which companies received tax credits under the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act?

Thirty five projects, focused on electrical grid enhancements, critical minerals, and electric vehicle components, among others, got a total of $1.93 billion in...

FILE PHOTO: A view of Oldman River and Crowsnest River that flow into the Oldman Reservoir, which according to local news media is at its lowest point in 30 years, near Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada March 15, 2024.  REUTERS/Todd Korol/File Photo
AgricultureClimateNewsPoliticsWeather

Municipalities, farmers agree to cut water use as drought persists in Canada’s Alberta

Alberta, which produces most of Canada's oil, natural gas and beef, opened water-sharing negotiations among licence-holders as it entered its fourth year of...

A survey from a clean energy think-tank says Alberta has done little to implement its plan to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks at an announcement in Edmonton, Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.
AnalysisEmissionsPolitics

Pembina Institute report suggests little progress on Alberta’s emissions reduction plan

A survey from clean energy think-tank the Pembina Institute says Alberta has done little to implement its plan to reduce its greenhouse gas...

BusinessCarbon ManagementClimate FinanceEconomyEmissionsEmissions MarketsFinanceIndustryNewsPoliticsVoluntary Carbon Markets (VCMs)

US to launch carbon offset guidelines to boost integrity

New U.S. guidelines for the use of carbon offsets inside and outside of government meant to build confidence in the market and ensure...

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