Focus on Politics
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.
Trump has vowed to kill offshore wind in the US. Will he succeed?
Trump vows to end offshore wind projects, but major companies brace for a fight, pledging cooperation with Congress.
Taliban administration officials to attend UN climate conference in Azerbaijan
Taliban officials to attend COP29 in Azerbaijan as observers, marking a rare high-profile U.N. event since 2021.
Greens mock Fianna Fail’s ‘newfound interest in climate’
The Green Party criticizes Fianna Fáil's 'newfound interest in climate,' citing years of resistance on key policies.
Severe droughts threaten the sustainable catch of the Amazon’s giant fish
Record-breaking drought threatens Brazil's Amazon pirarucu fishery, cutting catch and raising costs.
Pakistan to slash winter power tariffs to spur demand, cut gas use
Pakistan will cut winter electricity tariffs to reduce gas use and promote a shift toward clean energy.
Azerbaijan is the host of the UN’s climate conference, shining a spotlight on the petrostate
Countries will gather in Azerbaijan for COP29 — a place that was one of the birthplaces of the oil industry.
Explainer: What is the point of a UN climate COP?
Next week, COP29 gathers thousands in Baku for the U.N. climate summit to address global climate challenges. Here’s why it matters.
Explainer: Who are the key voices at the COP29 climate summit in Baku?
Nearly 200 countries meet at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, to negotiate climate action with major blocs and leaders.
US renewable fuel credits rally to multi-month highs despite Trump reelection
U.S. renewable fuel credits hit multi-month highs amid strong refiner demand and rising soyoil prices, surprising traders.
