Focus on Climate
How we discovered that the ocean’s surface absorbs much more CO2 than previously thought
The oceans play a pivotal role in drawing down atmospheric carbon dioxide and have so far acted as a brake on the full...
COP29: US-UAE climate-friendly farming partnership grows to $29 billion
Launched in 2021, 'AIM for Climate' has secured $29.2 billion in funding for agricultural innovation.
Biden to announce ‘historic’ pledge to World Bank fund for poorest countries, advisor says
Biden to announce historic pledge to replenish the World Bank’s fund for the world’s poorest countries.
Can a COP29 deal clean up scandal-ridden carbon offsets?
COP29 carbon credit deal could fund emissions cuts, but past scandals mean trust must be regained first.
How Bermuda’s switch to electric buses cut emissions and costs: RMI report
Bermuda’s switch to an electric bus fleet shows how small islands can cut costs, reduce emissions and improve public health through strategic electrification.
New Delhi shuts schools as smog exceeds 60 times WHO limit
New Delhi schools shift online as toxic smog hits 60x WHO limits, with PM2.5 levels peaking at hazardous levels, impacting health.
Young people, whose futures are at stake in UN climate talks, push through anger to fight for hope
Youth at UN climate talks grapple with lost homes and futures yet persist, pushing leaders for urgent action against climate change.
European oil giants step back from renewables path
European oil giants, including BP, cut back on low-carbon power and refocus on oil, gas to revive investor confidence.
G20 summit begins in Rio as Trump’s return unsettles global order
G20 talks on trade, climate, and security will be challenged by the sharp U.S. policy shifts Trump promised upon taking office.
Trudeau touts embattled carbon levy to global audience, says it faces misinformation
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending his embattled carbon-pricing program on the world stage, and he argues that misinformation is threatening environmental progress.
