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Wildlife populations plunge 73% since 1970: WWF
Wild populations of monitored animal species have plummeted over 70 per cent in the last half-century, according to a WWF assessment.
Canada moves ahead with sustainable investing guidelines, but details still scarce
Canada's government is rolling out green taxonomies, meant to attract more investment for emissions-reducing projects.
Indigenous groups in Brazil say they weren’t consulted on carbon credits
Indigenous groups in Para, Brazil, say they weren’t consulted before a government deal to sell carbon offset credits for Amazon conservation.
Head of international shipping regulator says industry must do more to cut carbon pollution
The new head of the IMO urges shipping companies to reduce emissions, stressing that more can be done before 2030 goals.
European donors woo South Africa’s sceptical coal belt on green energy
European politicians and diplomats urge South Africa's coal communities to embrace renewables, promising support amid transition fears.
UN agency launching platform to help small farmers meet EU deforestation rules
The UN plans an online platform to help small farmers meet EU deforestation rules, delayed until 2026 to allow compliance.
German economy minister urges quick end to Thyssenkrupp steel crisis
BERLIN (Reuters) – Thyssenkrupp must quickly fix the crisis surrounding at its steel unit, including creating clarity around a 3 billion euro ($3.3...
Siemens files lawsuit in Texas against Citgo Petroleum parent
Siemens Energy sues Citgo's parent, PDV Holding, for $200M over a Venezuelan promissory note default amid Citgo share auction.
Carbon removal no solution if world overshoots warming target, scientists say
Scientists warn even large-scale CO2 removal won't prevent climate catastrophe as global temperatures near a 1.5C rise.
China-EU team to continue talks after bloc’s ruling on Chinese EVs, state media reports
China has recently engaged in "intensive communications" with the US and the EU on electric vehicle trade issues, state news agency Xinhua reported...
