Focus on Politics
Shell shareholders reject investor climate resolution
Shell climate resolution overwhelmingly rejected by shareholders during meeting punctuated by protests.
Paris climate accord is not enough to protect oceans, court says
ITLOS advisory opinion considers emissions absorbed by the ocean to be marine pollution, a judgement that could be pivotal to future climate cases.
Climate protesters accuse Shell chair of ‘greenwashing’ at AGM
Shell AGM protests see crowds interrupt chairman Sir Andrew Mackenzie, who attempted to defend company's stance on climate in remarks to shareholders.
NGOs seek climate trial of French oil giant TotalEnergies
NGOs filed a criminal complaint against oil giant TotalEnergies on Tuesday, seeking a trial for consequences of climate change "chaos"
Yellen says US, Europe must respond jointly to China’s industrial overcapacity
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the US and Europe needed to respond to China's industrial policies in a "strategic and united way"
UK Government rules out using surplus emissions cuts for future climate targets
The UK Govt has ruled out loosening future targets for cutting emissions, as it said it was “doubling down” on climate commitments
VinFast sued in the US for not paying rent for showroom
Vietnam's EV maker VinFast is being sued for not having paid rent for a store, according to a complaint filed by SPG Center...
Ocean tribunal to issue climate opinion in ‘David and Goliath’ case
Ocean pollution court case could set a precedent that carbon emissions absorbed by the seas can be considered marine pollution.
UK running out of options for offshore energy ‘just transition’
UK offshore industry needs political alignment to ensure 'just and fair' energy transition, concludes report.
Scots to share £5.5m fund to improve climate change resilience
The funding, which has been made available for 2024-25, will support 20 community hubs which are taking on bespoke projects, including energy generation...
