Focus on Climate
Lack of focus on nature and farming solutions at COP29, say campaigners
Campaigners at COP29 urge nations to prioritize nature-based solutions, like forests and soil, in climate finance and action plans.
Ford to cut European jobs as EV shift, Chinese rivals take toll
Ford to cut 14% of European workforce, citing EV losses, weak demand and rising competition.
Climate finance talks face ‘hardest’ stage as COP29 nears end-game
COP29 finance talks heat up as negotiators tackle funding for climate adaptation, clean energy, and emission cuts amid a Friday deadline.
Oil majors are betting big on biofuels with over 40 projects by 2030, Rystad says
Major oil and gas companies plan 43 biofuel projects by 2030, boosting SAF production to cut emissions.
‘Steep climb’ ahead as clock ticks on stalled climate talks
With two days left at COP29, wealthy nations have yet to disclose funding plans for developing countries on climate change.
Multilateral development bank climate finance: The good, bad and the urgent
MDBs delivered a record $125B in climate finance in 2023, but adaptation funds lag; reforms and concessionality remain crucial.
Indonesia can reach net zero emissions before 2050, president says
Indonesia aims for net zero by 2050, retiring fossil fuels in 15 years and building 75 GW of renewables, says President Prabowo.
Chile’s rare salt flat fish faces threat from lithium mining project
A rare fish thriving in Chile's hostile salt flat faces threats from lithium mining, sparking calls for ecosystem preservation safeguards.
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it’s unclear
Climate change fuels stronger storms globally, with intense typhoons in Asia and record-breaking Atlantic hurricanes raising concerns.
UK takes key role at UN climate talks as pressure mounts to reach finance deal
The UK has taken on a key role in the UN climate talks as countries face mounting pressure to deliver a strong deal...
