Focus on Politics
At UN climate talks, farmers argue for a share of money dedicated to fighting climate change
Small farmers receive less than 1% of climate finance, yet they feed millions and face growing threats from climate change.
Negotiators seek to break COP29 impasse after G20 ‘marching orders’
Negotiators push to resolve deadlock at U.N. climate talks after G20 backs trillions of dollars for poorer nations.
Money to respond to climate change is key to UN talks in Baku. Nations are finding ways to raise it
Rich nations at COP29 face pressure to boost climate finance, balancing loans, grants, and leverage amid fears of debt for poorer nations.
In southern India’s tea country, small but mighty efforts are brewing to bring back native forests
Environmentalists and Indigenous communities restore Nilgiris' native forests, battling tea farms and climate change to revive biodiversity.
UK govt launches competition to find AI solutions to boost clean energy
A competition to find innovative new solutions to how artificial intelligence can be used to help boost clean energy has been opened by...
What to know about Chris Wright, Trump’s choice to run the Energy Department
Trump’s Energy Secretary pick, Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright, backs fossil fuels, fracking, and plans to reverse Biden’s climate policies.
Nippon Steel not to import from overseas mills in bid to save U.S. Steel deal
Nippon is looking to close its $14.9 billion deal for U.S. Steel by the end of the year before President-elect Trump enters the...
Britain’s energy price cap to rise 1% in January, forecasts Cornwall Insight
Britons had hoped energy prices would cool to help them cope with a cost of living squeeze.
Wolfspeed ousts CEO Gregg Lowe as slowing EV sales hit growth
Chipmaker Wolfspeed ousts CEO Gregg Lowe amid EV demand slowdown; shares rise six per cent as company plans layoffs and factory closure.
Stellantis CEO says will adapt to U.S. market under Trump
Stellantis CEO Tavares says firm will adapt to potential Trump policy shifts, offering U.S. models in electric, hybrid, and gas options.
