Focus on Politics
Closely-watched international climate case in the Hague wraps up its first week of testimony
International climate case at UN court debates obligations to combat climate change, aid vulnerable nations, and cut emissions.
As climate focus shifts to states, US East Coast partnership offers model for multi-state collaboration
A trailblazing 11-state regional greenhouse gas partnership on the U.S. East Coast is considering possible changes or expansion.
Trump may cancel US Postal Service electric mail truck contract, sources say
Trump's team may cancel USPS contracts for electric delivery trucks, aligning with his rollback of Biden's EV and climate policies.
Rattled by China, West scrambles to rejig critical minerals supply chains
Beijing's fresh mineral export restrictions bring added urgency for Western players to cut their reliance on minerals from China.
Climate-vulnerable countries push for credit rating overhaul
Ratings given by the "Big Three" agencies consider the risks and potential for economic harm from climate change.
World Bank wins pledges for $100 billion replenishment of fund for poorest countries
The World Bank made the announcement on Friday at a pledging conference for the International Development Association.
Environmentalists are headed to court over proposed oil well in vulnerable Florida watershed
Environmentalists sue to block oil drilling in Florida’s biodiverse Apalachicola watershed, citing risks to one of earth’s rare ecosystems.
Ed Miliband: My door is open for nuclear projects in UK
Ed Miliband says his “door is open” for new nuclear projects and that the government will work with the industry to push through...
Northern Ireland moves to ban fracking
Northern Ireland backs fracking ban, advancing renewable energy goals and aligning with net-zero targets; legislation in 2025.
