Focus on Politics
India to seek licences to scout Pacific Ocean for critical minerals
India will apply for licences to explore for deep-sea minerals as it competes to secure critical minerals for energy transition technologies
Western miners push for higher metals prices to ward off Chinese rivals
There are growing calls from some policymakers and miners for a two-tier pricing system with a premium for sustainably produced metals
Nuclear wildcard reignites Australia’s climate wars
A plan by Australia's federal opposition to build a network of nuclear reactors has set the scene for confrontation on climate policy
Campaigners complain over ministers’ handling of plans for new gas power plant
Climate campaigners have complained about Scottish ministers’ handling of plans for a new gas-fuelled power station in Peterhead
Oil-tainted lake a symptom, and symbol, of Venezuela’s collapse
An oil slick on Lake Maracaibo's shores symbolizes Venezuela's economic collapse and the struggles faced by locals as the petroleum industry declines.
India has ramped up its wind and solar energy. It now needs to expand places to store it
India's battery storage industry, vital for transitioning from dirty fuels, is growing rapidly despite high costs and supply chain issues, with ke investments...
Landmark UK court case fights to turn back tide of climate change
A case at the High Court will argue that the UK's climate adaptation plan does not do enough to protect people affected by...
Superstorm Sandy group eyes ballots, insurance surcharges and oil fees to fund resiliency projects
Climate resiliency funding should come from insurance, oil fees, and voter approval, recommends new Rebuild By Design report.
