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More emissions accountability needed in Toronto’s financial sector: report
Toronto's financial sector vastly under-reports its emissions, a new study finds, urging the city to encourage stronger reductions.
Northvolt subsidiary Ett Expansion AB files for bankruptcy
Northvolt's subsidiary files for bankruptcy as a project is canceled, while the group focuses on scaling battery production.
Colombia in talks with Germany over debt-nature swaps, minister says
Colombia last month launched a new investment portfolio for its climate adaptation plans, which it hopes will attract some $40 billion.
Malaysia hopes EU legislators will be more accommodating on sustainable policies
Malaysia urges EU to delay sustainable policies, aiding small farmers’ compliance with anti-deforestation laws.
Deal on climate aid hangs in balance at UN COP29 summit
Nations at COP29 are deadlocked on a key climate aid pact, divided over who pays and how much.
COP29 fight looms over climate funds for developing world
For developing countries, who pays is non-negotiable: the 2015 Paris climate agreement reaffirmed that developed countries pick up the tab.
US rules on conflict minerals have not reduced violence in Congo, GAO says
A U.S. watchdog found no evidence that the SEC's 2012 conflict minerals rule has reduced violence in eastern Congo.
UN biodiversity summit in Colombia aims to turn words into action
Representatives from some 200 countries are expected at the Oct. 21 to Nov. 1 COP16 biodiversity conference in the Colombian city of Cali.
US looks to resurrect more nuclear reactors, White House adviser says
The Biden administration plans to restart decommissioned nuclear reactors to meet growing demand for emissions-free power.
UK govt faces criticism for £22 billion spend on carbon capture projects
The UK government faces criticism for spending £22 billion on carbon capture projects while means-testing winter fuel allowances.
