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UN climate chief asks G20 leaders for boost as finance talks lag
The U.N. urges G20 leaders to back global climate finance at Rio, aiming to boost progress for COP29 talks.
Colombia’s government is eager for post-fossil fuels economy. But costs are a barrier
Colombia's president, Gustavo Petro, is set on transitioning from fossil fuels, prioritizing the green energy transition despite costs.
UK government to ban new coal mining schemes as country turns to clean energy
There may be limited exceptions to the ban for “safety or restoration purposes.”
India’s top clean energy agency weighs criminal proceedings against Reliance Power
The power producer is alleged to have submitted fake documents for a bid.
Opinion: A Donald Trump presidency is bad for climate action, but Australia should get on with the job
Opinion: Trump’s election win against Harris threatens climate goals but Australia must stay the course on climate action.
Global CO2 emissions to hit record high in 2024, report says
Global CO2 emissions will hit a record 41.6 billion tons in 2024, worsening climate impacts despite renewable energy progress.
Shell wins appeal against landmark Dutch climate ruling
Shell wins appeal against 2021 court order to cut carbon emissions by 45% by 2030, dealing a blow to climate activists.
Indonesia to build 75 GW of renewable energy in the next 15 years, COP29 envoy says
Indonesia aims to offer global investors 75 GW of renewable energy projects over 15 years, a key commitment by new President Prabowo Subianto,...
What Trump can do to reverse US climate policy — and what he probably can’t change
Despite Trump's criticism of wind and solar power, investments in renewable energy will likely increase because of market dynamics.
Multilateral banks are key to financing the fight against global warming. Here is how they work
Multilateral banks play a crucial role in climate finance, but trillions are needed for developing countries' energy transition.
