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Analysis: Monthly drop hints that China’s CO2 emissions may have peaked in 2023
Analysis: A 2023 peak in China’s CO2 emissions is possible if the buildout of clean energy sources is kept at the record levels...
Scotland to review restrictions on woodburning stoves in new builds
The Scottish government will review restrictions on the installation of woodburning stoves in new build homes or conversions, a minister has announced.
Momentum building for global company climate disclosures: standards body
More countries than initially expected are adopting international climate-related disclosure standards, a global rulemaking body said on Tuesday, but cautioned that significant departures...
Beatrice offshore windfarm pays £33m after breaching market rules
Watchdog Ofgem said on Tuesday that Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Limited (Bowl) had agreed to make the redress payment in response.
Russia ‘not planning’ to restart Ukraine nuclear facility
Russia has no plans to restart Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, according to the head of Rosatom, Russia's state-owned nuclear power company.
US to unveil ‘guardrails’ needed for carbon markets to succeed
President Biden's administration is set to unveil "guardrails" that will ensure carbon offset markets effectively reduce emissions.
US unveils policy to boost carbon offset market integrity
Carbon offset integrity will be bolstered by new rules, hopes United States, in move to "unlock the power of private markets".
Analysis: China is back in Africa and doubling down on minerals
China's flagship economic cooperation program is bouncing back after a lull during the global pandemic, with Africa a primary focus.
Rights court takes climate crisis hearing to Brazilian Amazon
Academics, activists and Indigenous people gathered Monday in the Brazilian Amazon to weigh in on a key legal question: What responsibility do states...
Lobby group says emissions cap would cost Canada’s oil and gas sector $75B in lost investment
An oil and gas lobby group says the federal government's proposed emissions cap on the sector combined with its stringent targets for methane...
