Focus on Politics
Germany plans $3.7 billion program to help decarbonize industry, including carbon storage
Germany aims to cut its emissions to “net zero” by 2045. The new program is aimed largely at medium-sized companies.
Biden promised to clean up heavily polluted communities. Here is how advocates say he did
To assess Biden’s environmental justice efforts, AP spoke to 30 groups who've long fought to clean up local Superfund sites, petrochemical plants, and...
California rooftop solar subsidy to cost $8.5 billion a year, says ratepayer advocate
A California solar subsidy will cost non-solar ratepayers $8.5 billion annually by 2024, raising electricity rates, a report finds.
Which future? Japan’s net zero vision for the region boosts gas and threatens green exports in Australia
Opinion: Japan's net-zero vision for Asia-Pacific means decarbonisation, but done slowly and with a longer role for coal, oil and gas.
Energy-hungry Singapore eyes deserts, forest for renewables
Singapore looks to Australia's deserts and Malaysia's rainforests for clean energy as data centers drive rising power demand.
Extreme weather and geopolitics to send UK energy bills up 10%
Price cap for average household UK energy bill jumps over analysts' forecasts as market fails to stabilise following impact of Russian conflict.
China issues guidelines on green power trading
State planner lays out price mechanisms behind market-based scheme to promote renewable electricity consumption in China.
Top Alberta Court allows appeal of coal miner’s exploration applications
Alberta's top court is allowing a southwestern ranching community to appeal applications for coal exploration permits.
Combining climate measures key to slashing emissions: study
Published in the journal Science, the study examined 25 years of public policies in 41 countries across six continents.
