Focus on Climate
Chinese official says green tech is key as nation seeks to spur economy
Leaders at the Boao Forum for Asia have confirmed China's commitment to reforming its manufacturing-based economy by exploiting green technologies, in a bid...
Saudi Aramco CEO calls energy transition strategy a failure
Pointing to the still paltry share of renewable energy in global supply, the head of Saudi Aramco described the current energy transition strategy...
U.S. Interior Department rule aims to crack down on methane leaks from oil, gas drilling on public lands
The United States has a new rule aimed at curbing methane leaks from oil and gas drilling on federal and tribal lands.
Forest fires spread in Mexico, at least four dead
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – A wave of wildfires in Mexico has claimed at least four lives, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador told reporters...
Climate change is messing with how we measure time: study
Struggle to wrap your head around daylight savings? Spare a thought for the world’s timekeepers, who are trying to work out how climate...
New York set to be first American city with congestion toll for driving into downtown
New York is on track to become the first U.S. city with congestion tolls on drivers entering its downtown, with a new $15...
Climate change expected to drive shifts in urban birds, animals, bugs: study
A new study suggests climate change will drive a massive shift in the birds, bugs and other critters that live alongside humans across...
England’s water industry under fire over ‘3.6 million hours of sewage spills last year’
The water industry has come under fire after figures revealed storm overflows dumped sewage into rivers and seas in England for more than...
AccuWeather forecasts near-record storms this Atlantic hurricane season
U.S. private forecaster AccuWeather expects an above-average 2024 Atlantic hurricane season with a near-record number of storms and a greater than usual risk...
Polluters shouldn’t be punished – they should just emit less: Saskatchewan premier
OTTAWA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says big polluters shouldn’t be forced to pay for their pollution — they should just emit less....
