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OECD: Developed countries materially surpassed their USD 100 billion climate finance commitment in 2022
29 May 2024 - Developed countries provided and mobilised USD 115.9 billion in climate finance for developing countries in 2022, exceeding the annual...
Wildfire that forced thousands out of Fort McMurray, Alta., officially under control
A wildfire that forced thousands from their homes in Fort McMurray, in the Canadian province of Alberta, earlier this month is now under...
US seeks records from Tesla in power steering loss probe
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday it is seeking records from electric car-maker Tesla in its investigation into...
Researchers find a tiny organism has the power to reduce a persistent greenhouse gas in farm fields
In the world of greenhouse gas emissions, carbon dioxide gets most of the blame. But tiny organisms that flourish in the world's farm...
Heat-related howler monkeys deaths now reported in several Mexican states
Mexico's Environment Department says tests indicated the primates died of heat stroke, but that the country’s current drought and the "lack of water...
Chevron shareholders re-elect all directors, CEO confident on Hess deal
Chevron shareholders rejected all four proposals brought forward by investors, with 98% voting against reporting about the risks from voluntary carbon-reduction commitments and...
Rich nations met $100B climate finance goal two years late: OECD
In 2009, developed nations promised to raise $100B a year by 2020 to help low-income countries invest in clean energy and cope with...
Clean Prosperity: Nuclear energy could help Canada achieve net-zero, but problems need solving first
A report by Clean Prosperity recommends how Canada can solve the problems of high costs and policy uncertainty that can get in the...
BHP walks away from $49 billion takeover offer for Anglo American
Mining group BHP abandons Anglo takeover plans after multiple rejected offers, with South African division of the business causing headaches.
White House to support new nuclear power plants in the U.S.
Measures to support development of new US nuclear plants announced to combat rising costs and competition from gas, wind and solar.
