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EU Parliament approves law to slash trucks’ carbon footprint
A law to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from trucks will require most new heavy-duty vehicles sold in the EU be emissions-free beginning in...
Global 2023 carbon emissions trading revenues grew to $74 billion: report
Global revenues from the sale of carbon permits in emissions trading systems (ETS) grew to a record $74 billion last year, says report...
Brazil’s Yanomami leader asks the Pope to support President Lula in reversing damage to the Amazon
Brazil’s Yanomami people asked the Pope Francis to back efforts to protect the Amazon rainforest, a crucial buffer against climate change.
IMF warns industrial policy no magic cure for slow growth
Countries urged to adopt mix of policies to drive innovation, after analysis of US measures on semiconductor R&D, EU plans for climate neutrality...
UN climate chief says humans have two years left ‘to save the world’
Time is running out to make changes and find the crucial funding to do so, says Simon Stiell in a plea to global...
Russia considers easing gasoline eco requirements, sources say
After Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries, Russia is reportedly hoping to ease standards and use lower quality gasoline to stave off fuel shortages.
EU says it is conducting initial review of wind power distortions
Information requested by European Commission in preliminary look at Chinese manufacture of wind turbines.
Swiss government renews contribution to climate fund for developing countries
Switzerland has announced it will contribute 135 million francs over the next four years to the Green Climate Fund.
British Columbia doesn’t know where water is going as experts fear drought
There may not be enough groundwater to go around as the province faces the combined effects of global heating and "half a century...
