Focus on Politics
‘We need an industry’: Crowsnest Pass residents voting on new Alberta coal mine
Crowsnest Pass residents vote on reopening the Grassy Mountain coal mine, reviving a decades-old debate of economy vs. environment.
Bangladesh panel seeks global legal firm for power deals probe, including Adani
Bangladesh reviews Hasina-era power deals, including Adani's, citing cost, sustainability, and corruption concerns, eyeing reforms.
Contentious COP29 deal shows climate cooperation fraying at edges
Among the biggest factors clouding the negotiations at COP29 was the return of climate skeptic Donald Trump as president of the U.S.
Business seeks details in face of mixed COP29 climate messages
If nations deliver clear climate policies next year, COP29 finance and carbon market deals could unlock billions in the business world.
Analysis: Climate finance’s ‘new era’ shows new political realities
Next year, Germany, Canada and Australia all hold elections in which conservatives less supportive of green policies stand chances of victory.
Concern as climate talks stalls on fossil fuels pledge
Countries clashed at COP29 over how to build on a landmark pledge at last year's climate talks to "transition away" from fossil fuels.
If Australian hot water heaters ran off daytime solar, we would slash emissions and soak up cheap energy
Electric water heaters can cut emissions and save money by using daytime solar, reducing grid stress and matching supply with demand.
Cop29 finance deal ‘a death sentence’ and ‘woefully inadequate’, activists say
COP29's $300bn climate deal is slammed as 'woefully inadequate' and a 'death sentence for millions.'
Carbon offsets can help bring energy efficiency to low-income Americans — our Nashville data shows it could be a win for everyone
Carbon offsets can fund efficiency upgrades in low-income homes, cutting emissions while boosting local health, savings and equity.
How public funds are being used to lure private dollars in race for climate financing
Blended finance could help bridge the climate funding gap by attracting private sector investment.
