Focus on Climate
US ‘disappointed’ after plastic pollution talks collapse: White House
The U.S. expressed disappointment as nations failed to reach a global plastic waste treaty, blaming a 'small group' of blockers.
Debt swaps gain momentum: How nations are funding conservation and climate action
Debt swaps are becoming a more widely used tool to help indebted countries raise money for conservation or climate-related projects.
Airlines not switching quickly enough to green jet fuel, study says
Study finds airlines lagging on sustainable jet fuel adoption, with limited oil industry investment stalling market growth.
SLB Capturi Completes Construction of the World’s First Industrial-Scale Carbon Capture Plant at a Cement Facility
Facility will reduce emissions by up to 400,000 metric tons of CO2 annually for Heidelberg Materials ― one of the world’s largest building materials...
Duke pauses assessment of US energy loan program ahead of Trump administration
Duke Energy pauses U.S. infrastructure loan assessment, citing uncertainty over the future of IRA funding under Trump administration.
Barbados completes world first debt swap for climate resilience
Barbados completes the first debt-for-climate swap, unlocking $125M for water resilience and climate adaptation projects.
Amazon to pilot AI-designed material for carbon removal
Amazon will pilot AI-designed carbon-removal materials in data centers by 2025, tackling emissions from growing AI demands.
Threatened by climate change, Panama Canal has big plans to deal with drought
The Panama Canal plans a $1.6B reservoir to tackle drought but faces opposition.
Ontario says federal clean electricity regulations would add $35B in costs
Ontario challenges federal electricity rules, citing $35B in added costs by 2050, rising bills, and feasibility concerns.
Financial and community hurdles slow geothermal energy development in Southeast Asia
Geothermal energy seems ideal for countries like Indonesia and the Philippines but faces financial, regulatory, and community roadblocks.
