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UN carbon market inches closer after COP29 agreement
The UN-backed carbon market moves closer, with COP29 nations setting new standards to ensure transparency and project credibility.
Alphabet’s Waymo opens autonomous ride-hailing service to all in Los Angeles
Alphabet's Waymo said on Tuesday its autonomous ride-hailing service, Waymo One, is now available to everyone in Los Angeles.
Subsea electricity links between UK and Europe approved
Ofgem approves five new subsea power lines, boosting UK’s wind power export to Europe and aiding energy security by 2032.
Nations to submit boosted climate plans at COP29: what’s at stake?
With COP29 underway, major emitters face pressure to enhance climate goals for the 1.5°C target, but most remain uncommitted.
UK urged to rule out allowing wind turbines ‘controlled by hostile states’
UK Government avoids ruling out wind turbines built by "hostile" states, amid concerns over energy security.
Highlights from ruling in Shell’s climate case
A Dutch court dismissed a 2021 ruling pushing Shell to cut carbon faster, citing limits on enforceable emission targets.
Explainer: How methane emissions threaten climate goals
Rising methane emissions threaten climate goals; scientists call for urgent cuts to reduce this potent greenhouse gas's impact.
For nearly a decade, climate talks have been hashing out so-called Article 6. But what is it?
At COP29, leaders finalize Article 6 for carbon trading, stirring debate over its impact on emissions and human rights.
Singapore commits up to $500 million funding to support decarbonisation in Asia
Singapore has committed the funding to support the local central bank's initiative to help fund Asia-focused climate projects.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will spend part of week in DC as he tries to Trump-proof state policies
Newsom to seek Biden's support on climate rules amidst concerns over potential policy challenges from the Trump administration.
