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Multilateral development bank climate finance: The good, bad and the urgent
MDBs delivered a record $125B in climate finance in 2023, but adaptation funds lag; reforms and concessionality remain crucial.
Indonesia can reach net zero emissions before 2050, president says
Indonesia aims for net zero by 2050, retiring fossil fuels in 15 years and building 75 GW of renewables, says President Prabowo.
Chile’s rare salt flat fish faces threat from lithium mining project
A rare fish thriving in Chile's hostile salt flat faces threats from lithium mining, sparking calls for ecosystem preservation safeguards.
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it’s unclear
Climate change fuels stronger storms globally, with intense typhoons in Asia and record-breaking Atlantic hurricanes raising concerns.
US senators push auto safety agency to finalize vehicle rules
Democratic senators press NHTSA to act swiftly on overdue safety rules as U.S. traffic deaths remain above pre-pandemic levels.
In Australia, you will soon be able to power your house with your electric car. Here’s how
New standards bring V2G tech to Australia, letting EVs power homes, earn income, and stabilize the grid — expected by Christmas.
VW union proposes $1.6 billion of cuts, but no plant closures
Volkswagen workers offer €1.5B in cost savings to avoid plant closures, warning of historic conflict over deeper cuts and closures.
Trump to unleash nearly 40% tariffs on China in early 2025, hitting growth: Reuters poll
U.S. tariffs on China could hit 40 per cent in 2025, cutting up to one per cent off China's growth amid debt risks...
UK takes key role at UN climate talks as pressure mounts to reach finance deal
The UK has taken on a key role in the UN climate talks as countries face mounting pressure to deliver a strong deal...
UN moves to unlock stuck climate financing for Afghanistan, agencies say
UN agencies push for climate funds for Afghanistan, stalled since the Taliban's 2021 takeover, officials say.
