Focus on Climate
Natural disasters cause $310bn in economic losses in 2024: Swiss Re
It marks the fifth consecutive year that insured losses have topped $100 billion.
Denmark’s groundbreaking agriculture climate policy sets strong example for the world
Denmark’s new policy taxes livestock emissions, restores ecosystems, cuts nitrogen pollution, and sets a global benchmark.
Environment Canada says winter will be more normal but still warmer than usual
Environment Canada says climate change is causing Canada's temperatures to rise at a rate that's about twice the global rate of warming.
Stick to current climate change laws, US tells top UN court
US urges ICJ to uphold UN climate accords, sparking backlash from activists over its stance on historical responsibility.
Pope Francis receives electric popemobile from Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz delivered an electric popemobile to the Vatican on Wednesday for use by the pontiff, who has repeatedly called for global action on...
North Carolina town files lawsuit against Duke Energy over climate crisis
Carrboro sues Duke Energy, alleging decades of climate deception, rising costs, and delays in the renewable energy shift.
First Nations in Alberta want Impact Assessment Act review for Pathways Alliance project
Eight Alberta First Nations urge federal review of $16.5B Pathways carbon capture project over environmental and health risks.
Climate Investment Funds board backs $500 million Ethiopia nature plan
CIF backs a $500M plan to restore degraded land in Ethiopia, protect forests, boost food security, and fight climate change.
Shell slows investments in offshore wind, splits power business
Shell scales back new offshore wind investments, splits power division to cut costs, and boosts focus on oil and gas.
